[AT] Shows and hydraulics

[Al Jones]

Normally I would say it's just a @#*! ford, but I think Charlie is on to something. Also, is the pump making full pressure?

Al

-----Original Message-----
>From: charlie hill <charliehill at embarqmail.com>
>Sent: Mar 18, 2014 8:39 AM
>To: Antique tractor email discussion group <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
>Subject: Re: [AT] Shows and hydraulics
>
>Spencer,  my guess is that your hydraulic system doesn't have enough oil 
>capacity
>to do the job.  You are full of oil but don't have enough oil in your 
>reservoir to operate
>the the drill.  Just a guess.
>
>Charlie
>
>-----Original Message----- 
>From: Spencer Yost
>Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2014 12:32 AM
>To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>Cc: Antique tractor email discussion group
>Subject: [AT] Shows and hydraulics
>
>Posting of shows is always fine.  Even if you are a vendor or show sponsor, 
>the benefits to our mailing list outweigh any potential conflict of 
>interest.  Plus - let's face it.  No one made a killing on an antique 
>tractor show. (-:
>
>I did have an antique tractor disappointment this weekend.   The remote 
>hydraulics on my Ford 861 would not operate the county grain drill.  My 
>friend and neighbor with a very nice JD 4720 saved the day and we got my ten 
>acres drilled, but I am a bit stumped as to why mine would not handle it. 
>The hydraulics are 2000 psi and 4 gallons a minute.   I assumed the action 
>would be slow, but with only two 3, maybe 4" cylinders (plumbed in series) 
>on each wheel, I assumed it would raise and lower it.   All it did was move 
>it up enough to get the travel guards off the rams.  Then it would not get 
>it up enough to get them back on O-:=
>
>Just curious what you folks thought was my problem.  My neighbor and I just 
>assumed it was a power issue. But it is only a ~6' foot drill and does not 
>weigh that much.  My other hydraulic implements operate fine - granted they 
>are single 2 and 3 inch cylinders.
>
>I tried all the usual stuff, like routing the discharge straight to the 
>reservoir, switching lines, etc.  any feedback would be appreciated
>
>Ps.  The drill was a Truax Flex II
>
>Spencer
>
>Sent from my iPhone
>
>> On Mar 17, 2014, at 17:47, <jtchall at nc.rr.com> wrote:
>>
>> I thought it was only OK if they were unstyled and hand cranked!
>>
>> Wow, somebody actually posting something about an antique tractor! I've
>> probably got more of them than I would admit, since mine are still working
>> (read that as too poor to have anything that resembles modern)!
>>
>> All jokes aside, if it is a show your club is hosting or one you are
>> planning on attending and there is no commercial involvement with 
>> yourself,
>> I'm sure Spencer doesn't mind. Otherwise, how will the rest of us know if 
>> it
>> is worth attending or what the latest trends in exhibits are.
>>
>> John Hall
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message----- 
>> From: Joe Hazewinkel
>> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 2:48 PM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: Re: [AT] Antique Tractor show
>>
>> I guess it's just a matter of perspective.  In reality they all look good,
>> and after a while, they all rust the same (rust is really my favorite
>> color).
>>
>> Just wanted to try a breath a little life back into the list.  Feel free 
>> to
>> put any show info you've got on here, after all that's the one thing that
>> ties is all together on here.
>>
>> Enjoy, Joe
>>
>> Sent via mobile device
>>
>> On Mar 17, 2014, at 2:10 PM, "Dean VP" <deanvp at att.net> wrote:
>>
>> But Oliver's are the funny colored green ones!
>>
>> Dean VP
>> Apache Junction, AZ
>>
>> " . . . The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the
>> blood of patriots and tyrants. It is it's natural manure . . . " Jefferson
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com
>> [mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of Joe Hazewinkel
>> Sent: Monday, March 17, 2014 10:57 AM
>> To: Antique tractor email discussion group
>> Subject: Re: [AT] Antique Tractor show
>>
>> Only if they involve Oliver's, and none of those funny colored green ones.
>>
>>
>> Enjoy, Joe
>>
>> Sent via mobile device
>>
>> On Mar 17, 2014, at 1:45 PM, "Claude Kyker" <claudekyker at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>> Is it ok to post Antique Tractor show dates on here?
>>
>>
>>
>> C Kyker East Tennessee
>>
>>
>>
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