[AT] Hydraulics on 9n won't work.

[Paul Waugh]

I tore one down years ago, and so working on poor memory. Sounds like a 
valve has gone to me. I can not remember how it seats, but if not seating 
correctly, no pressure to work things.

Paul - IN
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Sent: Wednesday, April 01, 2009 6:38 AM
Subject: [AT] Hydraulics on 9n won't work.


> Hello,
>
> My neighbor called me last night about his Ford Tractor, I believe it is a 
> 9n, all gray.
>
> He said his hydraulic 3pt won't lift. I have had a little experience with 
> an 8n. Asked him if the pto was running, he said yes. Asked him if he had 
> enough fluid in the casing, he said yes.
>
> He said he can lift the hitch arms so it does not seem to be locked up.
>
> Its been about 50 here so I doubt there is an ice issue.
>
> Asked him if it was warmed up, he said yes.
>
>
> I was thinking that maybe there was water in the casing that may have 
> damaged something.... ?
>
> Can the pump lose prime? As I remember it runs in oil, so how could it 
> lose prime?
>
> Sorry I don't have any more facts, was not able to go and look at it 
> myself. Any ideas on how to get this hitch working again?
>
> Regards,
>
> Will Powell (Pennsylvania)
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