increase hydraulic pressure

[alanjb]

Can I increase my pressure to help the FEL and 3pt. I have a L3830 and need to lift 2 hundred more pounds

 

[Deerlope]

First, the answer is yes. I also have a 3830. I have had it less than a year and suspect that the relief was set too low.when it went back to the dealer for the first 50 hr service I complained. Book says it should be 2650psi. mine was only 2400psi. It is raised by installing shims of different thickness on the relief spring.

 

[ajry]

would you have a diagram of the location of the relief spring, some directions. I am not a mechanic as you can tell

 

[ajry]

I was wondering if you could help me with the exact same problem, I need directions as as I am not mechanical. Maybe you direct me to a diagram?? What ever help you can give me. AJ Ryan

 

[rScotty]

I was wondering if you could help me with the exact same problem, I need directions as as I am not mechanical. Maybe you direct me to a diagram?? What ever help you can give me. AJ Ryan

Hello AJ
I'm a mechanic and encourage people to do their own work. The work that Deerlope talks about is quick, easy, and commonly done. But working on the pressure relief valve - which happens to be the primary hydraulic safety valve, BTW - is one of those simple operations that takes specialized tools (gauges & shims) plus some understanding about the forces and hazards involved in changing the settings. I'm sorry; this is one of the few times when you really do need to take it to a real mechanic.
I'd feel more comfortable advising you on how to rebuild just about anything else from steering to starter....and including the engine.
Good luck,
rScotty

 

[kennyd]

The thread was from 2003!

AJRY, please start a new thread, and give us some info on your machine and why you want to increase the pressure. The first step is to get a gauge setup and test what you have to see if it's in spec. We have a video posted on our website showing how to do it-and we offer a ready made gauge as well.