S Dexta hydraulic failure

We removed the flow control valve assembly from the top of the lift cover, and good oil flow was present, which I think indicates that the pump is working OK.

Is there a sticking valve, or what else could be the problem? I have no special tools for working on the hydraulics, so are there any simple things I can try?

Does anyone know of somewhere I can get the lift cover serviced in the UK Midlands? (assuming that is where the fault lies)

Thanks

Directly beneath the auxillary outlet plug, in the housing below the accessory adapter you will see a plug head pointed towards the gear shift, I think a 3/4" plug.
Takeout the plug and take a sharp nosed pair of needle nose pliers and pull the valve out to clean. All I have had a problem with, this is the most common problem cause.

There are 5 areas on a S Dexta.
control valve
safety valve
back pressure valve
unloading valve
piston ring, or rod broke.

If you don't have a manual, if you follow the link option on the left margin of this page to the "Vintage Ford Resources" page it will have some very good illustrations of the hydraulic system.

Brian

I do have a manual (FO201), and have a reasonable understanding of how the hydraulic system works, so I am keen to fix the thing myself if I can. I do not, however, have any jigs, pressure guages or other specialised equipment needed to test hydraulic systems, so I am limited to the simple stuff.