Customer dropped off his Ford 8n tractor and says the 3 point quit working. Today, we will tear into it and diagnose why the hydraulics are not working.
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@RoscoeTwoDogs-od3eb4 ай бұрын
Bought my 49 8N from Alabama to northern Illinois (near WI border) 6 years ago in early March. When I got home, she would not move (roll) to get her off my trailer. In neutral, parking brake off. I called an old timer who asked me what the temperature was in Alabama when loaded her and left. 58 degrees. What is the temperature in Illinois when I tried to unload the old Ford? 20 degrees. He said wait until it was warmer out. Thought he was pulling my leg. After 2 days with the temperature at 40 degrees, she rolled right off the trailer. Then the older gentleman said to drain the hydraulic fluid (same fluid for both the tranny and h-pump). Over 1.5 gallons of water came out first. Yep. Tractor probably ran like that for decades in Alabama but it turned into a big chunk of gear-stopping ice. Water apparently likes to run down the shifter plus moisture in the air equals water where it ain’t supposed to be!
@johnwallacemcclure11432 ай бұрын
This repair was exceptionally well presented. No minor items or warnings were left unsaid. Plan to follow your techniques on a '52 n I just acquired where the 3 point does nothing. And I fully agree that if your pump isn't working, start with the top lid instead of dropping the pump first. Most times the needed repair exists in the top area.
@LeatherHeadGarage2 ай бұрын
Thanks for the kind feedback glad you found it helpful!
@larryjohns88234 ай бұрын
We have two, a 1948 and 1951. The 1951 is the runner, the 1948 is for spare parts (none needed yet). Great units.
@dennishively59942 ай бұрын
Great job of explaining the operating procedure & visually showing how to go through working parts, thanks
@MitzvosGolem14 ай бұрын
Often rain water drips in from shift lever boot missing and water settles to bottom of sump and freezes solid the pump breaks if cranked with ice in it.
@vonRow4 ай бұрын
good call on swapping out that valve while you had the cap off. it a LOT easier that way, vs reaching in through the side port.
@LeatherHeadGarage4 ай бұрын
I try haha
@jackwilley98472 ай бұрын
My Friend what a fine job you did. Thank you for this.
@LeatherHeadGarage2 ай бұрын
My pleasure!
@harrykeel85574 ай бұрын
Daddy had a 9N that he bought from a fella had the motor rebuit, and I plowed the corn fields with it. Loved that little tractor.
@scottdeeslcutusa81174 ай бұрын
Thanks, for show this. I grew up drive this model daily... in the 70's
@vernonearl4 ай бұрын
You forgot to mention that you were installing the upgraded lift piston in place of the old one that used steel rings. Also, you left out the 2 small paper washers that went on the 2 front bolts for the lift cylinder.
@burtclarke69422 ай бұрын
Excellent video! My 8N 3 pt quit working after sitting over the winter. I’m actually looking forward to digging into it. Thank you!
@user-sn6oc8qk8j3 ай бұрын
Great video, you make it look easy and very thorough!
@TripleTRanchAndSawmill4 ай бұрын
Very good instructions! I need to get into mine
@blueboatone56534 ай бұрын
A very informative video. Great job!
@LeatherHeadGarage4 ай бұрын
Glad it was helpful!
@alanmize56274 ай бұрын
loved it I have done that many times I bought a 500lb chain fall and put on my hoist lt sure save steps you can guide the rod in and lower the at the same time alone thanks good video.
@chuckster65134 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video. My tractor has the problem of the three point not staying up. So now I know how to fix that problem. Much easier than I was dreading it to be. Take Care
@LeatherHeadGarage4 ай бұрын
I'm glad it helped! Good luck on your repair!
@robertsrbell7811Ай бұрын
Just caught your Chanel you are awsome
@willhart786115 күн бұрын
So all my life, our 1948 8n has had the draft control lever pushed down. At least 50 years now. I grew up assuming it was supposed to be down. Can you explain this more?? We have a belly mount sickle bar mower attached, is this the reason?
@stephenmeeks6844 ай бұрын
I’m so sorry you don’t have any friends. Engine hoists are good, but they can’t drink beer.
@chrisquinlan30124 ай бұрын
Viewers when I started out as Apprentice I was told only to start tractor from seat , never from side .About 6 months before I started in that shop a young Tradesman did a start up while standing on side and tractor was in gear ,fired up and ran straight over him and killed him .
@LeatherHeadGarage4 ай бұрын
You are correct it is very dangerous to start a tractor from the side because your between the wheels and if its in gear you'll probably be ram over. Fortunately ive done this many years and hasnt happened to me. But im pretty safety conscious (though it may not look it) i check multiple times tractors in neutral before start if ill be next to it. To the point if its an unfamiliar tractor i will roll it in neutral to ensure its not stuck in a gear without me knowing. But yes very good tip.
@philliphall51984 ай бұрын
I’ve seen this several times 😢 Water and failure to change out oil and keep water out of system, gear shift boot bad 😢
@user-th4en4co4k4 ай бұрын
When the same thing happened to my neighbors 8n I thought that he had the top link adjusted too short which let the lift arms slam all the way down when he was using his back blade! I assumed that was causing piston to slam against end of hydraulic cylinder?
@TKM19514 ай бұрын
I missed where you said how the water got in there - Faulty seal on gearshift ? - Great tutorial
@LeatherHeadGarage4 ай бұрын
Thank! I think a mixture of time created condensation and the wrong dipstick that didnt seal
@thepubliceye4 ай бұрын
If they only had a live PTO.
@ncut55475 күн бұрын
Im guessing its the piston seal ...
@aviationresults22924 ай бұрын
Working on this next week. The three point won't stay up and implement.
@oldbloke1004 ай бұрын
Hi, are these tractors the same as the FERGUSON TEA 20 tractor, as in the hydraulic system. thanks.
@LeatherHeadGarage4 ай бұрын
Same in how they operate yes. But parts do not intermix
@oldbloke1004 ай бұрын
@@LeatherHeadGaragethanks for the reply
@rafenatho54064 ай бұрын
Definitely the flux capacitor
@neonjoe61804 ай бұрын
She's got a blown lift cylinder.
@johnwallacemcclure1143Ай бұрын
I did a great job on the top but pump still totally unresponsive.
@aviationresults22924 ай бұрын
Whi do you get your parts from?
@LeatherHeadGarage4 ай бұрын
Lots of amazon, but also yesterday's tractors
@rickboggs48283 ай бұрын
How much does that repair cost?
@LeatherHeadGarage3 ай бұрын
For parts and labor i charged him 750 i think
@philliphall51984 ай бұрын
Lots of water in oil 😢😢😢
@bobbeaumier82124 ай бұрын
Bad seal
@rainbowboa1004 ай бұрын
ha ha, this is only the beginning of ur troubles! these things break down every day, twice on sunday!
@stinkydog59354 ай бұрын
JUNK TRACTOR
@Giversum3 ай бұрын
Junk comment.
@stinkydog59353 ай бұрын
did you ever own one@@Giversum
@R_B62Ай бұрын
@@stinkydog5935we did, ran great!!
@thomasgargano88134 ай бұрын
Thanks I leaned something today!! You made it so easy to understand.👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺☮️
@dicklong73593 ай бұрын
Draft control vid would be cool.
@dicklong73593 ай бұрын
Any idea what makes the lifting hydraulics clank and clonk when lifting something heavy?
@alanmize56274 ай бұрын
loved it I have done that many times I bought a 500lb chain fall and put on my hoist lt sure save steps you can guide the rod in and lower the at the same time alone thanks good video.
@LeatherHeadGarage4 ай бұрын
Thats a great idea
@user-th4en4co4k4 ай бұрын
When the same thing happened to my neighbors 8n I thought that he had the top link adjusted too short which let the lift arms slam all the way down when he was using his back blade! I assumed that was causing piston to slam against end of hydraulic cylinder?
@user-th4en4co4k4 ай бұрын
When the same thing happened to my neighbors 8n I thought that he had the top link adjusted too short which let the lift arms slam all the way down when he was using his back blade! I assumed that was causing piston to slam against end of hydraulic cylinder?
@user-th4en4co4k4 ай бұрын
When the same thing happened to my neighbors 8n I thought that he had the top link adjusted too short which let the lift arms slam all the way down when he was using his back blade! I assumed that was causing piston to slam against end of hydraulic cylinder?