[AT] Modern Ford hydraulic problem - probably the same as older

[Grant Brians]

I am rural and have just a dialup.... However, I would indeed appreciate 
that action. Thank you for the offer!
        Grant Brians
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "H. L. Staples" <hlstaples at mcloudteleco.com>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 13, 2005 8:47 PM
Subject: Re: [AT] Modern Ford hydraulic problem - probably the same as older


> Grant I have a copy of the I & T service manual that covers my Ford 2600 
> as
> well as the 4610 the information regarding hydraulics may or may not be of
> help. Perhaps I could make copies of the relevant pages and email them to
> you. Do you have a fast connection ?
>
> H. L. Staples
> McLoud, Oklahoma
> USA
> -------Original Message-------
>
> From: Grant Brians
> Date: 03/13/05 20:38:37
> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
> Subject: [AT] Modern Ford hydraulic problem - probably the same as older
>
> I have a problem on my 1984 Ford 4610 that I was hoping someone on the 
> list
> could help me on. This is the same basic design as the earlier models I
> think. My problem is that the three point hitch is not going up at all.
> Below are the symptoms and what I have done about them so far:
>
> 1) I replaced the external hydraulic filter and fluid with the replacement
> New Holland fluid and filter a while ago.
> 2) There was water in the hydraulic (transmission case) oil that I removed
> as much as possible by draining. The fluid is still milky though.
> 3) The speed control unit on the side of the tractor is not adjustable at
> this time. I had freed it up and it does not have a handle on it.
> 4) I looked in the transmission while the tractor was running and saw that
> the fluid was cascading from the front of the transmission just under the
> top cover of the case. Is this normal?
>
> I am looking for help on this as I know the New Holland dealer mechanic is
> both expensive (given my poverty stricken finances at the moment) and 
> booked
> up. I am very handy with hydraulics in general, but have not spent the 
> money
> on the manuals on this tractor yet. Anyone have a set of 4610/6610 service
> manuals cheap???
>        Grant Brians
>        Hollister, California
> p.s. I need to have this running so I can plant potatoes with my Oliver
> 77.....
>
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