Ford 2000 slow 3pt lift

[tdfitz86]

I have just bought a 1966 Ford 2000 diesel, the 3pt hitch is very slow to raise, if I increase the rpm's it will raise, it does not leak down once the implement is raised. I removed the hydraulic fluid check port, but it just flowed out, I am thinking that it is overfilled, and it was also a milky color.. maybe I should call it a coffee creamer color... I am thinking that this is not right.. I have not checked the screen at the hydraulic pump yet, but I am sure that will be on the list to do tomorrow. Any input as to the problem, and any other insight is greatly appreciated.

Thanks

Travis

 

[Soundguy]

Could sure be wet oil and plugged filter. Hyds and rear end are common.

I'd drain the oil out, dump in 2g diesel, 2 quarts dex/merc ATF, and at least 2 if not 3 pints of 90% better rubbing alcohol, then do a few victory laps around the yard. After the Laos, exercise the lift with no load and see if it has improved.

Wet filters usually obstruct flow.

Alcohol is a polar solvent, water is polar..

Diesel thins oil, petro solvent.
.atf provides a low level temp lube, and has detergents to suspend gunk to be drained at this flush.