Ed in Maine
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I just go through putting a gauge on the charge pump test port (supposed to be 60 - 85psi) and read 0 psi, needle did not even bounce. We could still get tractor to surge once or twice forward by pumping the main clutch.
I removed the Forward and Reverse high pressure valves on the sides of the hyrdo and inspected for a sticking valve but they looked fine.
I removed and inspected the short steel line that goes from the hydraulic filter to the charge pump. That is the only suction of the charge pump and one side is an O ring press fit, but it looked fine. I did replace and reinstall the o ring, still no pressure.
So next step is tractor split. Going to drain fluid and remove lines/linkages and prepare to split this weekend. Any and all feedback is appreciated!
I removed the Forward and Reverse high pressure valves on the sides of the hyrdo and inspected for a sticking valve but they looked fine.
I removed and inspected the short steel line that goes from the hydraulic filter to the charge pump. That is the only suction of the charge pump and one side is an O ring press fit, but it looked fine. I did replace and reinstall the o ring, still no pressure.
So next step is tractor split. Going to drain fluid and remove lines/linkages and prepare to split this weekend. Any and all feedback is appreciated!