new to me 03 century 2535

[wilkija]

How do you post video?

 

[tacticalturnip]

What wiring is going in the trench?

 

[tacticalturnip]

How do you post video?

I think you have to upload them to an outside source and post the url in the media box.

 

[wilkija]

What wiring is going in the trench?

2/0 2/0 1awg for a 30 amp service.

 

[wilkija]

Head gasket is going strong! Will recheck torque on head bolts after 25 hours

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Any idea on the 3 point bouncing?
i do see that the hydraulic pump go through the front end loader then down to the three point.

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hydraulic fluid and filter have been changed. Same before and after.
disconected FEL QD’s cleaned and reconnected. Cycled up and down several times. No change.
adjusted the three point lock knob several different ways and no change.

 

[Asteral]

3 point bouncing can be the result of a few different things, the most common is air bring sucked it to the rear from at a fitting or hose connection, it will jump because it tries to pressurize the 3 points internal lift cylinder but it hits an air bubble(s) the loses some of its pressure and tries to correct by re-pressurizing, thus creating the jumping shuddering effect, if all your hose connections and fittings are tight then more than likely the main seal for the cylinder piston or backup ring have gone out and will require replacement, which isn't hard to do its just time consuming

 

[wilkija]

3 point bouncing can be the result of a few different things, the most common is air bring sucked it to the rear from at a fitting or hose connection, it will jump because it tries to pressurize the 3 points internal lift cylinder but it hits an air bubble(s) the loses some of its pressure and tries to correct by re-pressurizing, thus creating the jumping shuddering effect, if all your hose connections and fittings are tight then more than likely the main seal for the cylinder piston or backup ring have gone out and will require replacement, which isn't hard to do its just time consuming

Thanks for the info. Next time I’m out i will looK close at all hoses and fittings. I don’t mind pulling the three point off and rebuilding. Main problem is parts and where to get them.

 

[wilkija]

Quick Question,
Noticed this last time I used it. the power steering is hard to turn sitting still. If you pick the front end up, goes lock to lock easy. sitting on the ground moves but very slow and hard. if you are driving it works fine. I removed the tank and cleaned it. put in new fluid. same issue. at first I thought the steering cylinder is leaking by internally but if that was the case. you would think on the ground or off, there would be resistance. Now I am thinking the pump need rebuilt. what are your guys thoughts. If it's the power steering valves, again you would think it would always do it not just on ground.

 

[Number15]

Quick Question,
Noticed this last time I used it. the power steering is hard to turn sitting still. If you pick the front end up, goes lock to lock easy. sitting on the ground moves but very slow and hard. if you are driving it works fine. I removed the tank and cleaned it. put in new fluid. same issue. at first I thought the steering cylinder is leaking by internally but if that was the case. you would think on the ground or off, there would be resistance. Now I am thinking the pump need rebuilt. what are your guys thoughts. If it's the power steering valves, again you would think it would always do it not just on ground.

Sounds stupid but check the air pressure in your tires. I had a truck (nissan frontier) that did the same thing. I messed with it for hours and could not figure what's wrong. My son started helping me and while watching said "dad the tire looks flat when you turn it". Aired up the tires and problem solved. Hope that's what it is

 

[wilkija]

Sounds stupid but check the air pressure in your tires. I had a truck (nissan frontier) that did the same thing. I messed with it for hours and could not figure what's wrong. My son started helping me and while watching said "dad the tire looks flat when you turn it". Aired up the tires and problem solved. Hope that's what it is

Sounds just crazy enough to work LOL! What do you guys have your front tire pressures at? I think last I checked they were both 30Psi.

 

[wilkija]

So i figured out my power steering!
Started working this morning moving dirt, heard a big pop and a shower of hydraulic fluid all over me lol. Blew a line right off at the steering wheel. After that notice a steady stream of fluid coming from the left side cylinder seal as well. Decided to pull all 4 lines and the rack to go get rebuilt. Had to drop the front axle to get the rack out. Too easy with a Ryobi 1/2 inch impact

 

[tacticalturnip]

I really admire the simplicity of Branson's.

 

[LS Tractor Owner]

Man, you are going to have one heck of a tractor when you're done! For cheap no less!

 

[wilkija]

Man, you are going to have one heck of a tractor when you're done! For cheap no less!

Hopefully! From what ive seen so far the previous owner did absolutely zero maintenance. So who know what else is next. I wish the front loader moved faster though. Has anyone put a higher flow pump on? Or even a newer model pump maybe? I think these flow 8.5 gpm but not sure.

 

[wilkija]

I really admire the simplicity of Branson's.

It really is just a long ass transmission with a engine and two axles. Everything else is stupid easy

 

[wilkija]

Another note! Where the hell do you get headlights for these old things?

 

[Slowpoke Slim]

Glad to see you "found" the problem.



Sounds like you're going to be up and running soon. Congrats on getting the steering rack apart in the field in less than a day.

As far as headlights, do you need the whole light, or just a new bulb?

The only time I've needed one, it was just the bulb, and I was able to locate the replacement at my local Napa store.

This is the one for the factory cab work lights, but it was a "common" bulb they had on the shelf.

It won't be the same one you need for a headlight, but take your bulb into the store and they can match it up. That's what I did.

 

[wilkija]

I will double check but when I looked, it looks like the old cars. The bulb is apart of the whole assembly glass and all. I will see if the plug part twist out.

 

[Asteral]

I will double check but when I looked, it looks like the old cars. The bulb is apart of the whole assembly glass and all. I will see if the plug part twist out.

even on the older models the bulb socket should twist out the back and allow you to change out just the bulb

 

[Dan Lamb]

Hey that is good news.

Just curious, how much for the re-built alternator