ford 8n hydraulic lift control lever adjustment

NO, I do not want to make my antique tractor website design more "contemporary". Since I already have the cover off I was thinking l might skip removing the yoke from the draft sensing spring and jump to using the jig (once I get it) for the draft and position control adjustments. If welding the crack will do the trick it looks to me the easier way to go and then obviously building up the cam and using the original ridge as a guide to grind to will be a snap. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see If I could not add metal to build up the worn part of the cam I would install a longer pin and live with it . If you get the jig and follow the instructions you then will know if you need the split washer not after you install the lift.. While these tips are specifically for the Ford 8N, many other models of antique tractors will show similar symptoms when their hydraulics need attention. } First of all, this the 3rd 8N I've owned since '96. I don't have a welder. Simple. Not like position control mode where partial movement of the touch control partially raises the arms. How does water get inside the sump? What do you think? The pump piston pushes the oil out then pulls it back in as it returns. Any suggestions? Pressing or driving a common .3125 pin into the .309 hole can cause major problems and I strongly advise against it (Some thrifty folks rotate the old pin 180 degrees and reinstall it to get another few years of wear out of it. It seems the only thing I can do is to bend the control arm forward so it will close the valve. Straightening and repairing the lift arms and other hardware is mostly just time and energy. The only things I can add is that it helps to have two people. You must log in or register to reply here. "image": { Measuring parts just won't cut it when all the parts are not still the same shape and measurement that they were when new about 50 years ago. And the control rod must be perfectly straight. "publisher": { Basically, look for the cheapest pail that says it's recommended for Ford tractors with a combination sump with gears and hydraulics. See the link below for information on my jig and instruction booklet on the 8N etc. (7) Place the position control lever in the forward position. My pic is attached. Pull the dipstick and see where the level is. Officers and Directors 17). Water will drain past the threads of the drain plugs, oil will not. All you need is a wing-nut, a 3/4-inch nylon bushing, and a screw. My pic is attached. Pic attached. Never force anything! "@type": "Person", Yes. I don't have a welder. "@type": "InteractionCounter", I.E., I can grab it and move it freely front to back. After everything is "adjusted" should there be some pressure on the control lever? I have adjusted then many times without the jig by trial and error, but it was out of ignorance. "height": 57 Find the worn pin. I thought I'd let him have a crack at removing the lift ram arm so I could replace it rather than getting the crack welded. Please use the navigational links to explore our website. Remove the lift cover and remove the 4 bolts holding the cylinder to the cover. and if it looks like the pic, it will need to be repaired. With about 800 pounds on the lift arms, the front tires start to come off the ground. This post was edited by jasmith503 at 16:47:01 06/09/15. My lift is very jerky and erratic when raising.. I think that the cam wear is part of the problem with my lift as well. $32.95 . The louder the knock, the more wear your pump has on it. }, Little heat and came off pretty easily. If necessary, make a new mark that corresponds to the correct level. . The issue that I am having is with the lifting of an implement on the 3pt. "@id":"https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=nboard&th=958809", If you are on a tight budget, using the least expensive UTF "Straight Mineral Oil" equivalent to the old GL-1 spec won't cause anything horrible to instantly happen to your tractor. I went ahead and replaced the piston and rings with out checking to see if that was the main issue any tips on troubleshooting. When changing the fluid, try to flush as much of the sludge as possible out with the old fluid. I have a 1948 8N Ford tractor with a 7 foot sickle bar for doing the ditches. Turn off the engine and remove the right side access cover (the one with the dipstick) and slide your hand down along the control rod into the oil and feel the end of the rod where it goes into the control valve pivot. So, is it wear or suppose to have concave groove to rest on the dowell? If that link is bent, it needs to be straightened in a vise or press. Should the cam be smooth across its width? The Operator's manual says to change the fluid every 600 hours. Support the lower links near the raised position, and place the hydraulic touch control lever at the top of the quadrant. How did you adjust the draft and position control mechanism? And the control rod must be perfectly straight. Took the yoke off the draft sensing spring. Here is the pic. Make a So, is it wear or suppose to have concave groove to rest on the dowell? Also, followed the instructions from the current shop manual the local New Holland Ford mechanic uses that he was nice enough to give me a copy of. Bending the control arm is a lazy man's "fix" for a worn cam follower pin. It appears you have just learned this to be true! Remove the PTO shaft. Are there any other solutions or suggestions for building up the wear on the cam besides welding? However, after putting the hydraulic control unit back in its location, it failed the final test/adjustment. Here are some suggestions to get you started fixing your tractor. "height": 57 It may not display this or other websites correctly. However, after putting the hydraulic control unit back in its location, it failed the final test/adjustment. I have an older Ford 8 N. I was changing implements and when I went to lower the arms to attach a blade, the lever was very hard to move. Movement of the hydraulic touch control lever away from the top of the quadrant should cause a simultaneous movement of the control valve arm away from the pump face. Never plow, etc. Water in the hydraulic fluid is very bad. Have a friend with a MIG welder but Zane advised 7018 stick welding, which I'm sure I could get done in town. This is easy to check just remove the side door and watch the oil move. Thank-you! Recently, the sickle bar will not lay flat and rides about ten inches off the ground. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see I was wondering if someone had bent it intentionally as a fix . (800) 853-2651Shop Now TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Is my problem in the relief valve? I can remove the cover and post a pic if it will help. Wear them enough and you forget you have them on. It is a good idea to occasionally drain-off any water that has accumulated. We had one in the shop but I didn't have a clue what it was for until I attended the training session on the lift. "@context":"https://schema.org", It is bent forward which I thought would help if anything, wrong? May be where I end up depending on what Zane says. A really hard freeze could actually crack something. "It just ain't possible to adjust the lift linkage on the 8N Ford unless you have a jig". They simply wear out and need to be replaced. "url": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/graphics/smllogo.png", Leaky or sticking valves in the side chambers will also make the pump knock loudly. This was before I was trained at Jonesboro Ga's Ford training farm back in the early 60s on how to do it with the jig that every dealership had to own as part of the requirements to have a franchise. }, "@type": "ImageObject", No problems with cavitation for my live hydraulics external pumps. I have watched you rebuild video twice and find it would be a great help if I needed to rebuild. If after installed I need further adjustment I'll use the split washer trick. You can remove the piston fron the cylinder by applying a little compressed air to the oil inlet hole in the cylinder. The N tractors originally had a piston with 3 cast iron rings to seal it. A rebuild is probably in order. } Is the something else I should change to get the valve to completely open? Of course, once you diagnose the problem you still need to fix it! All N-Series Tractors - Ford-Ferguson 9N, 2N, and Ford 8N. Enough to cause the lift issues? Thanks for te help. Measuring parts just won't cut it when all the parts are not still the same shape and measurement that they were when new about 50 years ago. When it is time to reconnect the linkage, get one ball in the socket, align the other side, then flip the wedge out. Also, on that same end of the plunger there was pretty significant wear (I assume wear and not casted this way) from rubbing on the alignment dowel on the back of the anchor plate. "interactionType": "https://schema.org/CommentAction", ", I previously posted a pic of the crack. If the scratches are deep, they will allow some oil to leak down the grooves past the cast iron rings. The crack has nothing to do with the lift performance at this time. "@type": "ImageObject", If those didn't do the trick I would then go back to removing the yoke, etc. There has got to be a better way. I'll let you know how I do. I replaced the pin, but still need to order Zane's jig to properly adjust. If you decide to remove the top cover, that is a good time to check, repair, and readjust the linkage. Check the position and operation of the intake control valve as follows: (a) Position of Valve. It appears you have just learned this to be true! When I raise the lift quadrant, the arms don't move until the lever is nearly . Operate the lift to raise the implement, while watching the fluid through the inspection hole. Any comments would be welcome. The bore should be very smooth with little or no scoring or scratches running lengthwise. $97.57 $101.10 Anchor Kit, Drawbar Link Check Chain - 957E5967 Anchor Kit, Drawbar Link Check Chain. It makes a big difference. I.E., I can grab it and move it freely front to back. I replaced the position control pin, and straightened the control arm. Dont use a high pressure or youll blast the piston out of there like a rocket. I had a similar, though much less serious, crack in the ram arm on my 55 860. Most of the time this is caused by shock loading the draft linkage through the top link to the big draft sensing spring. Thus, I removed the hydraulic control unit to adjust it. However my problem on my 51 8n is the lift arms go all the way up and wont go down unless I let it set for several days. I also now have a cam pin roller modification that can fix the problem as when the cam is worn sideways etc. Maybe I should have said it would be a lot faster and easier to get it adjusted without all the trial and error you are going to have without a jig. I replaced the pin, but still need to order Zane's jig to properly adjust. 2009-10-02 166108. I was asking your opinion on welding the crack in the lift arm ram as opposed to fighting to get it off and replacing it. I mite as well add my opinion in on the rocker ware Welding is my call? All Tradenames and Trademarks referred to on these web pages are the property of their respective trademark holders. Another question if I may. When I was plowing in the spring, when the arms were actually as low as it would go and the tractor would start to loose traction, a slight lift of the position lever would bring the plow up, but then I would have to push down on the draft control lever to get the plow to go higher. TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. Do not unscrew the plugs to try and get water to flow faster. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Thanks for the note that the washer can overdue it, that's what I was wanting to know. Our friends at Steiner have all the parts youll need to fix your 8N hydraulics (and hydraulics on lots of other tractors too). Measuring parts just won't cut it when all the parts are not still the same shape and measurement that they were when new about 50 years ago. It is impossible to adjust the 8N lift with the instructions in most manuals. The 8N hydraulic system is simple yet elegant and works great when properly adjusted and maintained. There are four bolts around the PTO bearing flange. Simple. Welding is on the long list of things I know nothing about. of the hydraulic touch control lever and lift arms to be sure they were not moved while making the adjustments. Some people recommend flushing the system with kerosene or diesel fuel. }, Make sure the rod is connected and that it is moving the control valve spools in and out as you move the lift control lever up and down. Unless you live in a very dry climate, humid air will get in the sump. Any suggestions? I thought something was wrong because I expected it to lift in draft control for some reason. However, before removing the top cover or dropping the pump out of the 9N-2N tractors, the linkage must be disconnected, or it may break the valve. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Be sure to have a good welder do it. If the hydraulics dont go up at all, its likely that the ball socket is the problem (worn out or jumped out of place). Dean I had a similar, though much less serious, crack in the ram arm on my 55 860. I've seen a 1200-pound round bale on a 3-point bale spike on the back of an 8N, but he also had a loader bucket on the front to help balance the weight. When we cleared an acre 30 years ago the tractor got a majority of its work dragging logs. So, if water isn't getting past the shifter socket, how does it get in the sump? I cant seem to find if this is one solid tube? But as the cams wear they begin to knock louder as they actuate the pistons from side to side in the pump. Dean Here is the pic. Any moisture we can drain off this way will not be in there to mix with the fluid when it warms up. Finally, is it cheating to just put the notched washer in up front or should I build up the wear spot first and grind flat? Go just a little too far and you will get several gallons of fluid in the face or running down your arm as you frantically try to thread the plug back in. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Thanks. Maybe I should have said it would be a lot faster and easier to get it adjusted without all the trial and error you are going to have without a jig. On 8N tractors the ball on the linkage rod just pulls right out of the socket as the top cover or pump are removed. Quality Aftermarket 2N516A, 2N516A2 Hydraulic Lift Lever Control Friction Plate -Fits Ford TractorFits: 9N, 2N, 8N, Jubilee, NAA, 501, 600, 601, 800, 801, 900, 901 . Make sure the oil level isnt low. Luckily the tractor gets little work. A premium full-synthetic that says it "MEETS" NH-410B (M2C-134D) is going to be the most expensive option, but it is also going to be the best all-season fluid and lubricant. There are two piston assemblies that should move at the same time, and in opposite directions. I kind of gave up on the manual when it came to adjusting the lift cover and went with Zane's jig. "text": "I have cleaned, rebuilt and reinstalled my hydraulic pump. I got in the habit of wearing safety glasses 100% of the time in my shop. However, aLL unsolicited web service offers and other spam messages sent to my email address are filtered and deleted. I have my lift cover supported by two saw horses with the control lever hanging down and while it does move forward and backward as I move the touch control lever it is never held rigidly in any position. }. I have copied the steps from my August 18, 1948 operators manual below. If my brother-in-law has any luck with that I'll use your suggestion on cutting the arm ram off. I have the same problem. And the control rod must be perfectly straight. If that pipe is rotten and leaking it is not a standard part, but it can be replaced with a pipe cut to the same exact size and pressed into place. Then, wet some rags & stuff them in the cover to catch the shavings when you grind it back down. I have a leak in my oil tube (9n567). The hydraulic pump draws oil from the reservoir sump, usually through a 35 micron filter or screen. I'm new to this forum stuff. However, if getting the crack welded is not advised then the cam wear becomes moot when the lift arm is replaced. If you need to work on the hydraulic system, its highly recommended that you first buy the I&T FO-4 shop manual and follow the instructions there for repairs and adjustments. "interactionType": "https://schema.org/CommentAction", If the lift wont raise at all, first make sure the pto is engaged and the pto shaft is turning as it should be. You will want to do this when the wife isn't around. Thanks for te help. Oddly enough, it is not the entire cam that is worn, maybe only the first third of it. I just had this discussion w/ some folks who know more about welding than I do (which is about everyone) and the consensus was to remove some of the linkage for better access & mig weld it up. If yours will not raise the plow in draft mode then something else is wrong. There is no way to explain why you were hugging your tractor with one arm in each inspection hole. Ice could block passages that allow oil to get into the pump. 75 Tips Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Just removed and straightened the control rod. Start the tractor, press the clutch, make sure the PTO is engaged. "@type":"DiscussionForumPosting", I just had this discussion w/ some folks who know more about welding than I do (which is about everyone) and the consensus was to remove some of the linkage for better access & mig weld it up. "url": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/graphics/smllogo.png", On the 8N tractor you can now remove the bolts around the pump flange and drop it out. To raise the plow pull touch control all the way up to raise the plow. It just ain't possible to adjust the lift linkage on the 8N Ford unless you have a jig to use so that the end of the control rod ends up in the right position. How's this procedure Zane? Ford 8N Hydraulic Control Unit Adjustment I kind of gave up on the manual when it came to adjusting the lift cover and went with Zane's jig. I guess I wasn't clear how futile my effort was to get the lift arm ram off. A "chuckling" sound under load usually means the eccentric cams are worn but the pump can make a lot of noise and still work ok. Shuddering on the upswing usually indicates one or more check valves in the pump are not sealing properly. I'm a little confused on the weld issue. }, Another question if I may. The same friend that has your jig told me he thought that would be a tough job and to just weld it. And does it come out from the top or bottom?? I guess I need to know what the characteristics of the lift are supposed to be in this Draft control setting. That is not true for any of the ford tractors I have. Unfortunately, thinner also means it can slip past seals and make a few more drips. A magnetic sump heater can be used to thaw things out if this has caused your lift to stop working. It is possible to repair and adjust your lift using just the instructions in the I&T FO-4 manual. "@type":"DiscussionForumPosting", https://www.steinertractor.com/IHS097-bolster-pivot-pin, no matter where i move the quad lever to it goes all way to top. 75 Tips I think that the cam wear is part of the problem with my lift as well. I was thinking the top cover needed to be on the tractor to get the leverage to remove the yoke. Looking for some advise on an issue with Ford 800. Thanks, while I was hunting around I did see the postings yesterday re Zane's jig, etc. So, you guilted me into starting with step one. Time for a pump rebuild. So, how's the weather? Other than that I just dress the gravel drive a few times. My guess is that someone used a pin that was too short & too hard. 8n position control adjustment discussion in the Ford 9N.draft links changes the deflection of the load control shaft PGJ Installation and Adjustment of Arch, Radius, Precipitation Rate and Nozzle with Video Some of the most frequently asked ones are listed at the bottom of this page An estimator to track the states of the UAV using the images. Thanks for you help!! While I was working on the hydraulic system, I decided I would make a seperate short video detailing the hydraulic lift cover linkage adjustment LeRoy, my 1951 8n had not been started for 4 years. I did a lot of work on the first one, so I'm familiar with how they work, but I've never encountered this problem. . At this point, check the cam follower pin & the control rod. Thanks to John Smith of Old Ford Tractor for allowing us to use this information. This is an excellent time to rebuild the lift cylinder also. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see OK,OK step one first. My guess is that someone used a pin that was too short & too hard. It consists of a pto driven piston type pump with internal control valves and a lift cylinder connected to the rear lift arms. Bending the control arm is a lazy man's fix for a worn cam follower pin. Regardless of the position of my quadrant support plate, I cannot get the valve completely open as directed in step 7a. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. My hydraulic pump makes knocking noises under load.. It is critical. "logo": { FIRST push the clutch in and make SURE the PTO is engaged. This post was edited by jasmith503 at 16:49:31 06/09/15. Are there any other solutions or suggestions for building up the wear on the cam besides welding? Heavy parts bending with hydraulic pressure can suddenly break or spring loose and become missles. It is bent to the front which I would think would help me. Same trouble as you were having. It just ain't possible to adjust the lift linkage on the 8N Ford unless you have a jig to use so that the end of the control rod ends up in the right position. I do see it is bent as well. My guess is that someone used a pin that was too short & too hard. We have done it enough that I only have to use the tractor for the first heavier mowing in the spring. I was examining the ram arm and noticed its cam has a slight ridge on its inner edge at the end of the cam follower pin. Nov 11, 2020 / 3 Point Lift Lever "stop?" #9 Tinhack "author": { If that is loose or the seal was leaking, plan on replacing the bearing and seal while you have it out. Have a question about my 8N hydraulics. It can be done, but I think that qualifies as abuse. If the hydraulics drift down, that usually means the relief valve is squeaking by. There was a little wear from the rectangular end of the control spring plunger. 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