Ford 5550

[Millar1982]

New guy here, I can’t seem to find a part number for a new hydraulic filter for my 1973 or 74? Ford 5550 backhoe. The front bucket is not going up easy, even empty. I have to get the rpm’s up high to lift it, everything else works fine at idol speed. I’m thinking maybe a new hydraulic fluid filter will help? The fluid is a bit low according to the dip stick, I just a 5 gallon bucket of fluid at tractor supply but didn’t want to add it in until I figure out how to get a new filter in the event it spills out fluid during the swap. I think this pic of is the filter location? Is there any pressure on that housing with the tractor off?
Thanks!

 

[DJ54]

Should be able to find any part for your 5550 here NEW HOLLAND CONSTRUCTION | 4 CYL TRACTOR LOADER BACKHOE | MyCNHi US Store Select hydraulics in the menu, then look in the first block of parts top left. I think you'll find your filter number there. Select the part box top left, pretty sure that is it.

 

[joecdeere]

#69 in drawing,the one by the side tank under the cap is
Ford# DBPN880A
Wix#51577
NAPA#1577