[Farmall] Farmall 340 Loader Question

[Paul Sigmund]

Larry

Check this link: it is an excellent discussion on hydraulics
troubleshooting/repair from the standpoint of a 460 owner.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Larry Hardesty" <ebony51 at frontiernet.net>
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Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 4:34 PM
Subject: RE: [Farmall] Farmall 340 Loader Question


> Greg,  thanks...reminds me I should be out working on the problem now.
Let
> I will let you know what I find.
>
> Larry
>
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> [mailto:farmall-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Greg Hass
> Sent: Tuesday, August 15, 2006 11:55 AM
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> Subject: Re: [Farmall] Farmall 340 Loader Question
>
> A
>
> The first thing that comes to mind is a partially open relief valve, or
> second, a worn pump although I don't think so. Possibly, a somewhat pluged
> filter; although if the loader lifts at normal speed empty probably not
the
> filter. My 574 did that once. It would only lift the corn planter if the
> tractor was wide open.  Took it to the dealer and it was the relief
> valve.  I don't think you are going to get anywhere  until you check the
> pressure of the system. My brother had a 340 for several years but I don't
> remember what the pressure of that system should be. To check the pressure
> you could take it to a dealer if one is close or do it yourself. All you
> need is a one foot piece of hose, a coupler to plug into the tractor, and
a
> gauge. I just looked in the Northern Tool and Equipment book and a 5000
PSI
> gauge is under $20 which is not the end of the world. Tell us what you
find.
> Greg Hass
>
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