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Thanks guys. To Eddie - Haven't looked at Messicks but have the Ford repair manual showing supply oil, return oil etc. To Tractor Teck, I am familiar with the chain swing where each cylinder works opposite throughout the full swing. The mechanics of the 555B is such that the cylinders work...

I have taken both restrictors out for inspection with no issues noted. Also opened up sensing valve and bypass valves with all looking ok. The swing locks up against hydraulic pressure when rotated to the point where both cylinders need to retract to finish the swing. If I swing the boom to...

I never opened the hydraulic system at all. I was able to slide the swing post and boom apart enough to get at the bushings without pulling the hoses. Thanks for your reply.

Thanks for your insight with my predicament. Have suspected an issue with a restrictor but haven't had the system open to contaminate a restrictor. Coincidence?? Could be. Not convinced that one clogged restrictor would have the same limiting effect both left and right? Speed is the same. I will...

Trying to resolve a new issue that started after replacing the swing bushings on my mid 80's 555b backhoe. Pulled the swing post pins and the swing cylinder pins and rolled the complete hoe assembly from the tractor to allow me to replace the swing bushings. Rolled things back together after...