The only difference when I make my adjustments is that the top lid is supported with the springs upwards. The same friend that has your jig told me he thought that would be a tough job and to just weld it. You obviously know a lot more about welding than I do. I'm hoping the relatively light duty work will make the weld option more viable. Regardless of the position of my quadrant support plate, I cannot get the valve completely open as directed in step 7a. Welding is on the long list of things I know nothing about. "url": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/graphics/smllogo.png", LeRoy, my 1951 8n had not been started for 4 years. Then, wet some rags & stuff them in the cover to catch the shavings when you grind it back down. If after installed I need further adjustment I'll use the split washer trick. If that link is bent, it needs to be straightened in a vise or press. If the cylinder bore is in good shape or has only very faint scratches or grooves use the NAA piston and seal. 75 Tips Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Just removed and straightened the control rod. If no oil is spraying out anywhere, you could have a bad pump. Now it is only used about 10 Hours a year. If its knocking loudly you should buy a pump repair kit and do a rebuild before it quits all together. While reinstalling saw this significant crack in the lift ram arm. The Operator's manual says to change the fluid every 600 hours. Remove the PTO shaft. Hi All- this is rookie question. My lift is very jerky and erratic when raising.. "@type":"DiscussionForumPosting", John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. So, how's the weather? The cam follower pin looks perfectly cylindrical. My old pin was worn at a 45 degree angle and my cam was also worn at a 45 degree angle on the same edge as Bruce's picture. If someone has substituted bolts where there should be pins, replace them with the correct hardware. "@id": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/" BTW, did you see my bent control arm pic? I'm new to this forum stuff. Little heat and came off pretty easily. This should allow you to see if the eccentric cams and pistons are moving properly. Any suggestions? Its also highly recommended that you change the hydraulic oil (gear oil) and keep it fresh and clean at all times. Extending or neglecting to do fluid changes only guarantees that there will be problems. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see OK,OK step one first. My Pa's 8N had those for both the lower stop and the upper stop. I just replied to another response to my post, with a pic and a question. This post was edited by jasmith503 at 16:49:31 06/09/15. Did you find a way to fix this. 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. It will only raise the plow with touch all the way up. Do you see that as well or just my original post and your responses? It runs out quicker and more "stuff" is suspended in it. Another question if I may. Movement of the control valve arm should begin at the start of movement of the hydraulic touch control lever. Find the worn pin. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Right. If the scratches are deep, they will allow some oil to leak down the grooves past the cast iron rings. Wrong? There is only one position in which the quadrant support plate can be located where both of the above conditions will be met. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see OK,OK step one first. To raise the plow pull touch control all the way up to raise the plow. Should the cam be smooth across its width? I.E., I can grab it and move it freely front to back. "@id": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/" Get a replacement or straighten the one you have. It is bent forward which I thought would help if anything, wrong? Then, wet some rags & stuff them in the cover to catch the shavings when you grind it back down. The two-sided linkage on the 9N/2N is a much bigger pain in the rump to get hooked up than the single-ended linkage for the 8N. WRONG! He ships the jig with documentation that has helpful hints about things to check that the manual doesn't talk about that'd keep one from getting the proper adjustment. NO, I do not want help improving my ranking on search engines. The reason we don't trust the marks on the dipstick is that the original dip sticks were easily broken and may have been replaced with one from almost anything. Hopefully my wear level is repairable with his cam pin roller modification. A mirror can be used to try and pinpoint where the leak is. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Thanks. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Now assembly them on the 3PT lift control arm swing. Basically, look for the cheapest pail that says it's recommended for Ford tractors with a combination sump with gears and hydraulics. If the control rod is bent, remove it & straighten it. } "@type": "WebPage", It appears you have just learned this to be true! 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. I have watched you rebuild video twice and find it would be a great help if I needed to rebuild. I also checked the length of the constant draft control spring, and adjusted the position control spring to the specified 1 29/32 inches. My lift works by itself but not with a heavy load on it.. The main reason we replace the fluid is the amount of water that eventually has mixed with it. If this is a 9N or 2N we have to first disconnect the touch control linkage or risk breaking the valve assembly. Can't remember if bent toward the front, back, or sideways. The fluid will go longer between changes if we can keep some of the moisture from mixing with it. Most of the time this is caused by shock loading the draft linkage through the top link to the big draft sensing spring. May be where I end up depending on what Zane says. The crack has nothing to do with the lift performance at this time. Almost left this one out. 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. "@id":"https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=nboard&th=958809", "width": 200, This is an excellent time to rebuild the lift cylinder also. Can't remember if bent toward the front, back, or sideways. It is impossible to adjust the 8N lift with the instructions in most manuals. Of course we would recommend welding / brazing it or taking some where while it is apart . It is bent forward which I thought would help if anything, wrong? Required fields are marked *. I would cut a big V into the crack and weld it with a 7018 rod. Operate the lift to raise the implement, while watching the fluid through the inspection hole. Water in the hydraulic fluid is very bad. "@type": "ImageObject", }, If the quadrant bracket is all the way back and the lift still doesnt come all the way up, youll have to replace the worn cam follower pin. Press or drive the worn pin out. 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 . 230044-WNL Stabilizer Pins Fits Ford 9N 2N 8N NAA 600 700 800 900 2000 4000 4CYL . I can remove the cover and post a pic if it will help. Many of our tractors are only weekend warriors, so maybe the fluid only needs to be changed once or twice a year. My guess is that someone used a pin that was too short & too hard. 2023 TractorByNet.com | TractorByNet is a registered trademark of IMC Digital Universe, Inc. Other trademarks on this page are the property of their respective owners. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Linkage bent or adjustments not done correctly. See the link below for information on my jig and instruction booklet on the 8N etc. Pic attached. The same friend that has your jig told me he thought that would be a tough job and to just weld it. 17). }, Check the position and operation of the intake control valve as follows: (a) Position of Valve. (b) Operation of Valve. Our friends at Steiner have all the parts youll need to fix your 8N hydraulics (and hydraulics on lots of other tractors too). "image": { 8N - Hydraulic Lift - Troubleshooting, by Zane Sherman . To raise the plow pull touch control all the way up to raise the plow. "publisher": { Thats normal in all of them because the pump closes off the inlet port when it stops and the pump cavitates as it starves for oil. Finally, I think I'll just get one of your jigs. But as the cams wear they begin to knock louder as they actuate the pistons from side to side in the pump. 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. Thanks, while I was hunting around I did see the postings yesterday re Zane's jig, etc. "name": "Jasmith503" Simple. Two large plugs under the transmission, and hydraulic pump, and one smaller pipe plug under the differential housing. Right there in the slot as a STOP to prevent going higher. "dateModified": "2015-06-09", 2023 Ford Fordson Collectors Association All Rights Reserved. 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. }. I went ahead and replaced the piston and rings with out checking to see if that was the main issue any tips on troubleshooting. "image": { 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. "logo": { The valve should be completely open when the hydraulic touch control lever is at the top of the quadrant. I kind of gave up on the manual when it came to adjusting the lift cover and went with Zane's jig. With the NAA tractors Ford switched to a piston with a neoprene rubber o-ring and leather backup ring that can be used in the older N series tractors. Get to the tough questions and you go all shy on me? I just replied to another response to my post, with a pic and a question. Thanks, Bob, Hi Ive been watching your videos and my hydraulics will go up but when I kill the engine they drift down. Really not sure what is the best way to go on that. This is easy to check just remove the side door and watch the oil move. It will work ok but obviously won't be a year-round fluid for many areas. 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. Raise the lift control lever and watch inside the cavity for oil spraying out in the area of the relief valve or from the side of the cavity where the tube is located. Draining water as it collects in the sumps can help to extend the fluid change interval, but fluid does not last forever. If the hydraulics dont go up at all, its likely that the ball socket is the problem (worn out or jumped out of place). Any comments would be welcome. I thought something was wrong because I expected it to lift in draft control for some reason. Get a replacement or straighten the one you have. Have a friend with a MIG welder but Zane advised 7018 stick welding, which I'm sure I could get done in town. Small leaks tend to get bigger, but you should be able to judge if your leaks are bad enough to have to remove the top cover and fix them. Nov 11, 2020 / 3 Point Lift Lever "stop?" #9 Tinhack I'll let you know how I do. "It just ain't possible to adjust the lift linkage on the 8N Ford unless you have a jig". Yes. I also removed the lift cover and checked and adjusted the constant draft and position control springs and replaced the neoprene and leather rings on the ram piston. I replaced the pin, but still need to order Zane's jig to properly adjust. That adjustment would work on a lift that was prestine but it ain't! What do you think? If those didn't do the trick I would then go back to removing the yoke, etc. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. Disassemble the control linkage until you can get the part with the worn pin out of there. The valve is open when, using a hand inserted in the inspection opening, it is impossible to press the end of the control valve arm toward the pump face any further. What youre hearing is the sound of cams/pistons in the pump banging together. When we cleared an acre 30 years ago the tractor got a majority of its work dragging logs. Check the pump pressure as outlined in the I&T FO-4 manual. Terms and Privacy Policy, Shows and EventsF/FCA ShowsFeatured ShowsPrevious F/FCA Shows, ServiceMaintenance & RepairsOriginal AccessoriesSherman TransmissionsSpecifications & Data, Equipment RegistryEarly 9N by S/NRoad Maintainer Registry, Restorations150 80N Show Tractor47 8N Restoration8N Funk Conversions8N LawnmowerSOS LawnmowerSt Jude 8n ProjectWorthington Tractors. It may not have been changed in many years. Figured that out after I sent the last message. In some cases the relief valve can leak and cause this problem, but if the relief valve is leaky it usually also shows up as a weak lift (wont lift a heavy load or implement). plow should lift at the top of the quad in draft contorl.. if it won't.. it needs adjustment. My lift drifts down when the pto stops.. If you have an implement on the lift and it drifts down over a few minutes time after the tractor is shut off you have some leakage. "@type": "Person", Thanks, while I was hunting around I did see the postings yesterday re Zane's jig, etc. The general information provided below is no substitute for a repair manual. If the lift wont raise at all, first make sure the pto is engaged and the pto shaft is turning as it should be. Please use the navigational links to explore our website. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. The NH-410B is the current New Holland Agriculture OEM specification that is equivalent to Ford ESN-M2C-134D. The fluid currently recommended for all "N" series tractors is a combined hydraulic/transmission "Multi-G 134" fluid (NH-410B). They simply wear out and need to be replaced. Dean It must be straight. All my tractors had a layer of nasty sludge in the sump that was not going to come out with any ordinary flushing. I couldn't even get the lift arm off of the end of the splined shaft. Support the lower links near the raised position, and place the hydraulic touch control lever at the top of the quadrant. 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. 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. So, you guilted me into starting with step one. "userInteractionCount": 5 My guess is that someone used a pin that was too short & too hard. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Just beat it flat that's all you need to do Do you have the lift cover off if so wait for the jig you may not need the washer trickBut if you do you may have to get different thickness washers I have found you can move the draft plunger in to far by using a washer that's to thick All in said and done preform the first step adjust the draft control as Zane instructed the rest will fall into place Life will be good welding is your call welding is your call Welding is my call? } "url": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/graphics/smllogo.png", 4 - Do you leave your tractor parked outside? Should the cam be smooth across its width?". I think that the cam wear is part of the problem with my lift as well. It goes in the lower front pivot bolster and looks like this. (gritting of the teeth) How's this procedure Zane? completing the adjustment. 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. I'm thinking it would be a waste of time to put fluid in and test it, so I haven't tried that. Simple. A rebuild is probably in order. And the control rod must be perfectly straight. I recommend hydra-trans oil. Arms will not go down. Thought it might be an oil pressure issue. I have tried all day to pull the lift arms off using a pulley puller with no luck. }, Welding certainly sounds easier if it will do the job. Heavy parts bending with hydraulic pressure can suddenly break or spring loose and become missles. John Thanks for the suggestion. If you have deep scratches and do not want to spend the money to replace the entire cylinder assembly you should use the cast iron rings and live with the small leakage. BE CAREFUL! Dont use a high pressure or youll blast the piston out of there like a rocket. Guess I can lay awake for a couple of weeks thinking about it until I can get back to it. Have a fairly heavy weight or load on the lift arms. (800) 853-2651Shop Now TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere }, John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Check the bearing. Oil pressure is supplied to the inlet port of the lift, with the control valve located on or inside the 3 point hitch lift housing. The control lever and quadrant moves the valve spools on the pump to control the lift. You are using an out of date browser. Still, that is just native grass and weeds. It is bent to the front which I would think would help me. I'm a little confused on the weld issue. Almost like the pin wore down the cam rather than the pin being worn. Yes. It can (and probably should) be lightly honed to a cleanup. The fluid level in the transmission/hydraulic sump is way less than half full. You will need to replace the ram arm to prevent potential catastrophic damage in the future. "@type": "ImageObject", Same trouble as you were having. It is bent to the front which I would think would help me. Thanks. There is only one filler cap located on top near the gear shift lever. Really not sure what is the best way to go on that. Weigh those facts, and it probably works out that even a lightly-used tractor should have the fluid changed at least once a year. Epoxy? Your email address will not be published. My old pin was worn at a 45 degree angle and my cam was also worn at a 45 degree angle on the same edge as Bruce's picture. Refer to section below regarding linkage. May be where I end up depending on what Zane says. Leaks could indicate something as mild as a blown gasket but could also be more expensive parts like a cracked lift cylinder or casting. 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. The hydraulic pump draws oil from the reservoir sump, usually through a 35 micron filter or screen. Still, that is just native grass and weeds. }, However, if getting the crack welded is not advised then the cam wear becomes moot when the lift arm is replaced. "@type": "ImageObject", Straightening and repairing the lift arms and other hardware is mostly just time and energy. If you will get one of my 8N lift adjusting jig fixtures you can fix that lift. Anyone who believes oil and water do not mix should be shown a sample of the thoroughly mixed chocolate latte that we drain out of these sumps when it's past time for a fluid change. Reassemble the linkage and adjust as per the shop manual instructions. 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. Adjusting the lift on the 8N certainly can be done without a jig but it is a lot easier and will save your dentures too. Thanks for te help. Tightening the nut increases the force required to move the lever. Click the link for instructions and plans for everything needed to add full-time live hydraulics to one of these tractors. Do you see that as well or just my original post and your responses? https://www.steinertractor.com/IHS097-bolster-pivot-pin. Dean Thanks, I guess my lift issues may have been a blessing as they led to finding the crack. A really hard freeze could actually crack something. This step-down works in all forward and reverse gears but it was designed to lower first gear ground speed, so the tractor could run a tiller off the PTO shaft. I guess I wasn't clear how futile my effort was to get the lift arm ram off. 6 - Has it been more than a year since the fluid was changed? Working the tractor gets the fluid very warm. Arm, Hydraulic Lift Ram - 8N545B Arm, Hydraulic Lift Ram.OEM #: 8N545B.Application: Ford 8N. Water isn't flowing thru a damaged shifter boot into the sump. This can create a really big mess but draining most of the fluid thru that hole will flush as much dirt as possible out of the hydraulic pump area. To find this position, slightly loosen the four cap screws that support the quadrant. Your email address will not be published. Contact Us It is a good idea to occasionally drain-off any water that has accumulated. While these tips are specifically for the Ford 8N, many other models of antique tractors will show similar symptoms when their hydraulics need attention. My brother-in-law, who is a boat mechanic, is coming by tomorrow. I couldn't even get the lift arm off of the end of the splined shaft. Any comments would be welcome. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Our property is covered with Douglas Firs. 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. Thanks for the suggestion. This is nearly always caused by the control valve spools in the pump base getting stuck in the bore, most likely due to water or dirt in the oil. "width": 200, 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 previously posted a pic of the crack. Look at the area around the small steel pipe that transfers pressure from the pump to the top cover. Zane I would cut a big V into the crack and weld it with a 7018 rod. For a trailer queen, we would rebuild all the seals and stop the drips. Other possibilities are a defective relief valve or a ruptured oil tube that goes from the pump base to the top cover. If necessary, make a new mark that corresponds to the correct level. )* (Long) in the Tractors forum followed by comments. 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. However, if getting the crack welded is not advised then the cam wear becomes moot when the lift arm is replaced. Start the tractor, press the clutch, make sure the PTO is engaged. I just replied to another response to my post, with a pic and a question. When the air cools moisture condenses on all those cool metal surfaces inside the sump. This could be severe leakage at the cylinder, a bad relief valve, or a badly worn pump. The most common problems with the 8N linkage are wear and bent linkage. I can remove the cover and post a pic if it will help. I think that the cam wear is part of the problem with my lift as well. Dean Here is the pic. Do you see that as well or just my original post and your responses? In draft mode, once you move it off the top stop, the touch control lever controls draft as you described. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Linkage bent or adjustments not done correctly. 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. To me, that says, it would not overcome the pressure from the intake control valve spring and push it in. Includes left and right anchors.OEM #: 957E596, 957E597.Applic.. $14.36 $15.69 Spring, Hydraulic Control - 9N547B So, if water isn't getting past the shifter socket, how does it get in the sump? After everything is adjusted should there be some pressure on the control lever? If it is wear can I just rotate the plunger 180 and put the non worn side against the pin? 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