ford 8n hydraulic lift control lever adjustment

So, you guilted me into starting with step one. Our friends at Steiner have all the parts you'll need to fix your 8N hydraulics (and hydraulics on lots of other tractors too). Took the yoke off the draft sensing spring. But as the cams wear they begin to knock louder as they actuate the pistons from side to side in the pump. "@type": "Organization", There was a slight curve to it, but it had worked in the past with it so I thought , what the heck . 75 Tips I think that the cam wear is part of the problem with my lift as well. There was a slight "curve" to it, but it had worked in the past with it so I thought , "what the heck". Thanks, while I was hunting around I did see the postings yesterday re Zane's jig, etc. Other possibilities are a defective relief valve or a ruptured oil tube that goes from the pump base to the top cover. Dont use a high pressure or youll blast the piston out of there like a rocket. I also checked the length of the constant draft control spring, and adjusted the position control spring to the specified 1 29/32 inches. $14.99 . You can remove the piston fron the cylinder by applying a little compressed air to the oil inlet hole in the cylinder. Call 1-888-567-0015 Facebook Like this: This is listed as a 5/16 x 7/8 dowel pin but it is actually .309 diameter not 5/16 (.3125). Check the pump pressure as outlined in the I&T FO-4 manual. 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. As for the adjustment, I followed the instructions in the very old version of the I&T Shop manual I have. It should be straight. My cam is not worn anywhere close to the pic that Bruce posted. Free shipping for many products! Any comments would be welcome. BTW, did you see my bent control arm pic? "name": "Yesterday's Tractor Co.", My Pa's 8N had those for both the lower stop and the upper stop. If you only have time to do one, do that one. If the relief valve is leaking you will see the oil bubbling up from the pump area. Bending the control arm is a lazy man's "fix" for a worn cam follower pin. Here is the pic. Extending or neglecting to do fluid changes only guarantees that there will be problems. Get the adjusting jig from Zane. I don't have a welder. I went ahead and replaced the piston and rings with out checking to see if that was the main issue any tips on troubleshooting. 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. "interactionStatistic": { Support the lower links near the raised position, and place the hydraulic touch control lever at the top of the quadrant. Movement of the control valve arm should begin at the start of movement of the hydraulic touch control lever. 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. (b) Operation of Valve. I don't mind if they mark their territory with an occasional drip. Always consult equipment operator's manual and follow safety instructions before operating or servicing any tractor or equipment, or attempting any task. and if it looks like the pic, it will need to be repaired. I have a friend that has your jig (or, I should say purchased one). Time for a pump rebuild. The rest of that space is air and metal. The crack has nothing to do with the lift performance at this time. I previously posted a pic of the crack. 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. Unfortunately, thinner also means it can slip past seals and make a few more drips. Get the adjusting jig from Zane. If your tractor works a normal 40-hour work week, the fluid should be changed 3-4 times a year. Remove the right inspection plate that has the hydraulic dip-stick. The fluid will look good and work well much longer between changes. (7) Place the position control lever in the forward position. Happy New Year! As for the adjustment, I followed the instructions in the very old version of the I&T Shop manual I have. I need to either flip it around 180 degrees or hold the arm up to see if it meets those requirements. John It must be straight. 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. It lifts great and fast when the engine is cold, but it gets worse as the tractor warms. Regardless of the position of my quadrant support plate, I cannot get the valve completely open as directed in step 7a. Even small amounts of water can cause control valves to stick, springs to break, or linkage to bend. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. If you don't have tools to straighten what is bent, new parts are available. Change it. Our property is covered with Douglas Firs. If temperatures have been below freezing, the water will freeze. Replace with the correct hardened dowel pin part number 374072S from Ford/New Holland. 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. 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. "@type": "ImageObject", Here is the pic. Get a replacement or straighten the one you have. (Long) in the Tractors forum followed by comments. Its generally not an immediate pressing problem. I have watched you rebuild video twice and find it would be a great help if I needed to rebuild. I just replied to another response to my post, with a pic and a question. My guess is that someone used a pin that was too short & too hard. It is critical. 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 have tried all day to pull the lift arms off using a pulley puller with no luck. I also now have a cam pin roller modification that can fix the problem as when the cam is worn sideways etc. )* It will only raise the plow with touch all the way up. }, 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. Disassemble the control linkage until you can get the part with the worn pin out of there. Remove those and the shaft pulls straight out the back. 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. No problems with cavitation for my live hydraulics external pumps. LeRoy, my 1951 8n had not been started for 4 years. Your email address will not be published. I do see it is bent as well. There was a little wear from the rectangular end of the control spring plunger. "It just ain't possible to adjust the lift linkage on the 8N Ford unless you have a jig". Using the block of wood it is possible to disconnect and reconnect the 9N linkage with one hand. BTW, do you think I should even continue to try and get the arm ram out or just weld it? Come to think of it that might have been a little too profound a remark! b. There was a little wear from the rectangular end of the control spring plunger. Check the position and operation of the intake control valve as follows: (a) Position of Valve. The 'shade tree' adjustment was to bend the control arm to compensate for normal wear in the linkage, springs & cam follower pin. I have a leak in my oil tube (9n567). Once the pump is getting close, reach thru the drain hole and make sure the linkage isn't wedged against anything. Finally, I think I'll just get one of your jigs. "height": 57 All Tradenames and Trademarks referred to on these web pages are the property of their respective trademark holders. Right there in the slot as a STOP to prevent going higher. Am I missing something? You will want to do this when the wife isn't around. I'm new to this forum stuff. What youre hearing is the sound of cams/pistons in the pump banging together. Should the cam be smooth across its width? The PTO shaft should spin when you release the clutch. Luckily the tractor gets little work. All you need is a wing-nut, a 3/4-inch nylon bushing, and a screw. There are four bolts around the PTO bearing flange. Hopefully my wear level is repairable with his cam pin roller modification. There's a good reason to talk about the weather, it affects everything. Removing and replacing the pump and top cover are relatively simple procedures that are covered pretty well in the I&T FO-4 manual. Now it is only used about 10 Hours a year. I can remove the cover and post a pic if it will help. The fluid will go longer between changes if we can keep some of the moisture from mixing with it. ", When the pump is new you get a slight knocking as the lift reaches the set height. I did take a look at it before I put it back together. A weak lift may not work at all with synthetic fluid. Another question if I may. (7) Place the position control lever in the forward position. 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. The most important plug is the one at the pump. Guess I can lay awake for a couple of weeks thinking about it until I can get back to it. FIRST push the clutch in and make SURE the PTO is engaged. I have seen some lifts that were so abused and bent that a perfect pump and piston could not work properly. There is only one position in which the quadrant support plate can be located where both of the above conditions will be met. Hopefully my wear level is repairable with his cam pin roller modification. Don't put your body under or in line with any force you are employing. This is usually a sign of a defective or sticking valve in the pump. Other than that I just dress the gravel drive a few times. Do not unscrew the plugs to try and get water to flow faster. I do see it is bent as well. An overhead hoist is a great help. So, is it wear or suppose to have concave groove to rest on the dowell? ZANE THANG & STUFF It just ain't possible to adjust the lift linkage on the 8N Ford unless you have a jig Now Zane, that sounds like a challenge that I'm up to. My guess is that someone used a pin that was too short & too hard. To find this position, slightly loosen the four cap screws that support the quadrant. Hydraulic control unit adjustment question. Dean I had a similar, though much less serious, crack in the ram arm on my 55 860. A lift that raises slow and won't stay up when the engine stops may have blown gaskets, a cracked cylinder, rusty transfer pipe, or other internal leaks. Unless you live in a very dry climate, humid air will get in the sump. Ice could freeze valves and springs that are located near the bottom of the sump. My brother-in-law, who is a boat mechanic, is coming by tomorrow. "url": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/graphics/smllogo.png", completing the adjustment. Look for places where the gaskets may have blown out. "@type": "WebPage", }, It goes in the lower front pivot bolster and looks like this. 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. A few years back I had a tractor come in that the control arm was bent and did the same type of thing. Hold the hydraulic touch control lever at the top of the quadrant and gently tap the quadrant support plate forward or backward until both of the above requirements are fulfilled. It is bent forward which I thought would help if anything, wrong? "height": 57 Membership Did you ever solve it? Maybe not true. The cam follower pin looks perfectly cylindrical. 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. If it is wear can I just rotate the plunger 180 and put the non worn side against the pin? The pump piston pushes the oil out then pulls it back in as it returns. Get the adjusting jig from Zane. http://www.bramblett.com/zane/ ZANE Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Zane, Thanks for the info. When the air cools moisture condenses on all those cool metal surfaces inside the sump. Arm, Hydraulic Lift Ram - 8N545B Arm, Hydraulic Lift Ram.OEM #: 8N545B.Application: Ford 8N. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. 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. And does it come out from the top or bottom?? (800) 853-2651Shop Now TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Finally, I think I'll just get one of your jigs. My guess is that someone used a pin that was too short & too hard. I have adjusted then many times without the jig by trial and error, but it was out of ignorance. Welding is on the long list of things I know nothing about. 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. That is all you need, any more will just leak past the axle seals and get on your brakes. My pic is attached. Any moisture we can drain off this way will not be in there to mix with the fluid when it warms up. I have copied the steps from my August 18, 1948 operators manual below. Pic attached. 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. This means it works better as a year-round fluid. How's this procedure Zane? The V8-8N has a Howard step-down that provides a second range of gears approximately 1/3 the normal gear ratios. and if it looks like the pic, it will need to be repaired. Welding is my call? Yes. If no oil is spraying out anywhere, you could have a bad pump. "@type": "ImageObject", I also removed the lift cover and checked and adjusted the constant draft and position cont Welcome! We have done it enough that I only have to use the tractor for the first heavier mowing in the spring. The control lever and quadrant moves the valve spools on the pump to control the lift. 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. There has got to be a better way. It helps to have something like a block of wood under an elbow or a floor jack to help hold the pump when it does not go in perfectly on the first try. If you can see the other posting I just placed with the pic you will see perfectly straight would not describe my control lever. Dean Is the control arm straight? }, Flattened it no problem. "@type": "ImageObject", Oddly enough, it is not the entire cam that is worn, maybe only the first third of it. Wear them enough and you forget you have them on. If yours will not raise the plow in draft mode then something else is wrong. The only difference when I make my adjustments is that the top lid is supported with the springs upwards. Other than that I just dress the gravel drive a few times. Drain the sump. While you are looking for leaks, you should see some indication that fluid is being sucked into the pump from the sump. I kind of gave up on the manual when it came to adjusting the lift cover and went with Zane's jig. Think about how much water one iced tea glass can leave on a table. 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. It appears you have just learned this to be true! Plate was about 1/32 concave on one edge. If you will get one of my 8N lift adjusting jig fixtures you can fix that lift. I'll hold off on that and try without first. 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 . My hydraulic pump makes knocking noises under load.. "author": { Come to think of it that might have been a little too profound a remark! 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? Never plow, etc. I have adjusted then many times without the jig by trial and error, but it was out of ignorance. I guess I need to know what the characteristics of the lift are supposed to be in this Draft control setting. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Right. Any suggestions? 6 - Has it been more than a year since the fluid was changed? Flattened it no problem. This is easy to check just remove the side door and watch the oil move. Still, that is just native grass and weeds. Thanks, while I was hunting around I did see the postings yesterday re Zane's jig, etc. Really not sure what is the best way to go on that. Press or drive the worn pin out. Pic attached. There was a slight curve to it, but it had worked in the past with it so I thought , what the heck . 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. 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. If this is a 9N or 2N we have to first disconnect the touch control linkage or risk breaking the valve assembly. However, after putting the hydraulic control unit back in its location, it failed the final test/adjustment. Again, thank you for the help. To raise the plow pull touch control all the way up to raise the plow. My pic is attached. 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. They simply wear out and need to be replaced. Working the tractor gets the fluid very warm. Looking at the condition of the fluid when checking the level can help indicate when the fluid should be changed. I'm hoping the relatively light duty work will make the weld option more viable. Please use the navigational links to explore our website. Our property is covered with Douglas Firs. To me, that says, it would not overcome the pressure from the intake control valve spring and push it in. While the 8N piston originally came with steel rings, many have been upgraded with a Jubilee style o-ring. (6) Install the hydraulic unit on the tractor as outlined in section 382, but do not install the inspection plate. 75 Tips Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Just removed and straightened the control rod. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with this web site, nor is this site sponsored or endorsed by them in any way. The NH-410B is the current New Holland Agriculture OEM specification that is equivalent to Ford ESN-M2C-134D. I guess I wasn't clear how futile my effort was to get the lift arm ram off. First, it causes rust and corrosion. "@id": "https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/" Then, wet some rags & stuff them in the cover to catch the shavings when you grind it back down. Thanks for the suggestion. I used to start with the small pipe plug at the back. How did you adjust the draft and position control mechanism? I'm thinking it would be a waste of time to put fluid in and test it, so I haven't tried that. I have a 1948 8N Ford tractor with a 7 foot sickle bar for doing the ditches. Epoxy? On 8N tractors the ball on the linkage rod just pulls right out of the socket as the top cover or pump are removed. 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. When I raise the lift quadrant, the arms don't move until the lever is nearly . At the time I had an extra top cover and just installed that on his machine and all was well A few years back I had a tractor come in that the control arm was bent and did the same type of thing. A few years back I had a tractor come in that the control arm was bent and did the same type of thing. If those two things check out ok 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. It's like a 10-30 multigrade motor oil thickness. "interactionType": "https://schema.org/CommentAction", Once I get the lift arm ram welded I will proceed with the jig. Enough to cause the lift issues? "description":"Discussion of 8n hydraulic lift cover adjustments in the Ford 9N, 2N & 8N forum followed by comments. 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? 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? Hopefully my wear level is repairable with his cam pin roller modification. It is bent forward which I thought would help if anything, wrong? I just replied to another response to my post, with a pic and a question. 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. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Linkage bent or adjustments not done correctly. Control Arm Adjustment (1) Place the hydraulic control unit upside down. My lift works by itself but not with a heavy load on it.. Maybe not true. . }, and if it looks like the pic, it will need to be repaired. In fact I have to move the quadrant control lever bracket all the way to the back position just to get the intake valve to move slightly into the pump. (800) 853-2651Shop Now TRACTOR PARTS Allis Chalmers Case & David Brown Farmall & International Ferguson Ford & New Holland John Deere Here are some suggestions to get you started fixing your tractor. Little heat and came off pretty easily. Before doing anything to the lift it should first be inspected for any internal leakage. Before replacing the top cover, take the time to inspect everything else in there for wear or other problems. Have a question about my 8N hydraulics. You've done it, I haven't. (Long)", Not like position control mode where partial movement of the touch control partially raises the arms. The fluid level in the transmission/hydraulic sump is way less than half full. Same trouble as you were having. Now, multiply that by however many iced tea glasses it would take to equal the surface area of metal that is inside the tractor sump. Reinstalling a cleaned, replacement, or rebuilt pump can be tricky. If it seems like your hydraulics just arent doing anything, be sure to check that the PTO lever is engaged and then try. I can remove the cover and post a pic if it will help. Identify My Tractor I had a similar, though much less serious, crack in the ram arm on my 55 860. If you plan to flush it anyway, drain the plugs in any order you want. Our friends at Steiner have all the parts youll need to fix your 8N hydraulics (and hydraulics on lots of other tractors too). Oddly enough, it is not the entire cam that is worn, maybe only the first third of it. 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. Any comments would be welcome. 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. Am I missing something? Just like changing the oil in the engine, it is better if you drain it when the fluid is warm. Now it is only used about 10 Hours a year. Simple. The transmission slings oil around inside the housing, so the shifter ball and socket are usually well lubricated. Good adjustment can be done with a leak in the system but for good operation and in order to take full advantage of going into the lift it Wrong? Now assembly them on the 3PT lift control arm swing. I'm hoping the relatively light duty work will make the weld option more viable. Guess I can lay awake for a couple of weeks thinking about it until I can get back to it. And the control rod must be perfectly straight. 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. A shop press is ideal, but creative use of a floor jack or bottle jack and heavy chain can straighten lots of parts. Ford 861 In draft mode, once you move it off the top stop, the touch control lever controls draft as you described. Thanks, I guess my lift issues may have been a blessing as they led to finding the crack. Have a fairly heavy weight or load on the lift arms. `` height '': `` WebPage '', once I get the lift, while I was around! 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