Loader ford 6600

[mastertractor]

changed all 4 12 foot hydraulic lines from a 777b ford loader to the fittings behind seat. they connect to tubing on the loader. the bucket moves very slow now, and the 3 point hitch is slow too. just bought this used 1976 model tractor and trying to find out if there is a trick to changing lines and/or if i have to bleed anything. sure could use some help.
thanks from pete

 

[RickB]

changed all 4 12 foot hydraulic lines from a 777b ford loader to the fittings behind seat. they connect to tubing on the loader. the bucket moves very slow now, and the 3 point hitch is slow too. just bought this used 1976 model tractor and trying to find out if there is a trick to changing lines and/or if i have to bleed anything. sure could use some help.
thanks from pete

Have you checked the hydraulic oil level?

 

[Opti-Mist]

As for the loader, you have introduced a lot of air into the loader circuits when you changed 4 12ft hoses. You need to cycle the loader circuits repeatedly until the air is purged from the system. Then check your hydraulic oil level and replenish as required. Then see what the 3pt does.

 

[mastertractor]

probably didn't purge enough. will try again tomorrow when i get off work. thanks for the knowledge.