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    Ford 2000 - Hydraulic pressure

    Hi John, Certainly replaced with a new relief valve when I did the rear lid. In respect of the flow control valve - is this the one in the centre of the top lid?
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    Ford 2000 - Hydraulic pressure

    Thanks Ed. Unfortunately my remote appears to be different. Had a good look at it today and not sure about it. I'm starting to lean towards the pump, however I think I forgot to replace the o-ring on the main check valve which goes in the front of the top lid.......Looks like I'd have to...
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    Ford 2000 - Hydraulic pressure

    Hello all, My tractor is a 1968 Ford 2000 3cyl diesel. I've finished rebuilding the top lid and now my 3ptl is working as it did beforehand. New piston, honed cylinder o-rings, safety valve and relief valve. Oh and a very worn cam pin too. Even when I first picked up the tractor around 7...
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    Ford 2000 relief valve enquiry

    The parts manual indicates C7NN638E replaced C5NN638C, which I suspect was the original in mine. I have hopefully one last question. Has anyone replaced the piston in the hydraulic cylinder with new o-ring and nylon ring? I've watched a couple of videos on YouTube which are helpful, but it...
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    Ford 2000 relief valve enquiry

    Thanks John0829. I've googled as much as I can and everything comes back with the same type of valve, so I'd say you're correct. At least its easy to get access to if I need to swap out.
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    Ford 2000 relief valve enquiry

    Long time reader / first time poster...! I am in the process of rebuilding my Ford 2000 top lid and I believed I had ordered correct parts. So far everything has been a 1 for 1 likeness..Until today. I removed the pressure relief valve from the bottom of the hydraulic case and compared to the...
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    Ford 2000 - Gearbox questions / issues

    Hello all, Long time reader here. I've owned my first and only tractor for around 12 months now on my farm. I've got an old Ford 2000 (not sure what year) with a FEL. Its only used for a bit of slashing and lifting hay bails / logs with the forks. Just recently I've had issues with the...
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