Ford 1710 3 point hitch piston seal

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ericoberg1

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Simi Valley, CA
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Ford 1710
Getting read for fire abatement here in Southern California. Finally getting around to putting a new seal on the 3 point piston. If I dropped the throttle to idle or shut the engine off, the attachment would drop.

3 point hitch piston pulled out.

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The seal on the piston was just crumbs. After 35 years, the two o-rings were still pliable, but since I had new ones, in they went.

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All cleaned up and installed.

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Now, the 3 point stays up, AND the front loader is a bit more perky. I probably spent more time cleaning off dirt and grime, then cracking loose the bolts than putting new the new seal and o-rings.
 
   / Ford 1710 3 point hitch piston seal #2  
Getting read for fire abatement here in Southern California. Finally getting around to putting a new seal on the 3 point piston. If I dropped the throttle to idle or shut the engine off, the attachment would drop.

3 point hitch piston pulled out.

View attachment 597522

The seal on the piston was just crumbs. After 35 years, the two o-rings were still pliable, but since I had new ones, in they went.

View attachment 597523

All cleaned up and installed.

View attachment 597524

Now, the 3 point stays up, AND the front loader is a bit more perky. I probably spent more time cleaning off dirt and grime, then cracking loose the bolts than putting new the new seal and o-rings.

Maybe get an inexpensive pressure washer?
I have big ones, but have heard that Sun Joe electric is quite good, and cheap.
 
   / Ford 1710 3 point hitch piston seal
  • Thread Starter
#3  
No electricity where I have the tractor. Spray cleaners, jug of water, rags, scrub brushes...
 
   / Ford 1710 3 point hitch piston seal #4  
No electricity where I have the tractor. Spray cleaners, jug of water, rags, scrub brushes...

Very un-handy!
Maybe...... move the tractor for repairs.
 

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