3 Point Hitch Won't Pick Up

[BobbyCarmon]

I have a TO30 1954 massey ferguson, the lift is not working. It sounds like the same problem that (dscearce posted on 9/23/12). I've read the replies from his post. Is the TO30 hydraulic system the same as the 165? and can I use these replies to maybe solve my problem?

Thanks, you all for your help

 

[Soundguy]

first, have you checked the oil level?

start off by telling us some details.

what have you done or not done yet?

was it working then stopped, or is this a new purchase? or?

 

[J_J]

Is your pump turning?

Is the hyd tank full?

Is the 3pt lever working correctly?

Install a hyd gage and check some pressures.

Is the descent/lower valve locked down?

Is the lift moving a little or not at all?

Are the filters and screens good and clean?

 

[BobbyCarmon]

Checked the oil level--Good, showing full
That's all I've done so far.
Thought I'll check the posts out first to see if someone else has had or are having the problem
What do I need to look for to tell if the pump is turning (I'am green)
The 3pt lever is working correctly
the lift is not moving at all
Don't have a hyd gage to check, Will get one
Will check filter and screens and clean if needed
Thanks

 

[Soundguy]

check my post again and get back with more details.

 

[J_J]

You could loosen or remove a hose and place in a bucket and check for fluid. Be careful and only run the engine for a brief check.

 

[BobbyCarmon]

I Will do do it.

 

[tydefarm]

1965 Ford 4000 Tractor - I'm trying to repair my three point hitch. Took off the top cover and removed the lift cylinder is this suppose to move a little The service manual i have does not have any good pictures of how this part is suppose to work.
Thank you for any assistance
TydeFarm

 

[Soundguy]

is this suposed to move a lil?

can you ben any more clear in your question?

does what move?

the cyl?

the piston?

 

[tydefarm]

The Hydraulic Lift Cylinder (Part number C5NN477B) inside the lift cylinder appears to be a moveable sleeve or maybe its just a lip that is welded to the lift cylinder and it only looks like a sleeve. If its a moveable sleeve inside the lift cylinder then my problem is that the sleeve is rusted from the inside to the lift cylinder and I need to free the sleeve. I think what I see as a lip inside the lift cylinder is really welded to the lift cylinder and does not move.
Thank you