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49 8n trans Hydraulic fluid levels

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Bill

03-11-2001 10:21:22




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When checking the levels of trans, hydraulic fluid the dipstick shows full, but when you look into the transmission through the fill hole it looks like the fluid level just covers the bottom of the tank and the gears are exposed. Is this correct? How much fluid should be in the transmission? Also in reference to the hydraulics what do the 2 smaller hydraulic levers for the 3 pth control? What engine oil do you recommend (10w30,10w40 or just 30 weight). I just purchased a 8n and need some help. Thanks.

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Fred OH

03-12-2001 07:47:10




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 Re: 49 8n trans Hydraulic fluid levels in reply to Bill , 03-11-2001 10:21:22  
To check the hydraulic oil level, you first have to raise the three point all the way to the top and then check the dipstick along side of the seat. I think you will find that it might be a little low if you're checking it when the 3point hitch is down. Like Dell and others say, 5 gallons or 20 quarts, whichever comes first for 9/2/8Ns. If you get too much in and your rear axle seals are bad, it'll make your brakes go bad. If your front transmission seals are bad, it'll lubricate your cotter pin. L8R----Fred OH

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Fred OH

03-12-2001 07:46:19




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 Re: 49 8n trans Hydraulic fluid levels in reply to Bill , 03-11-2001 10:21:22  
To check the hydraulic oil level, you first have to raise the three point all the way to the top and then check the dipstick along side of the seat. I think you will find that it might be a little low if you're checking it when the 3point hitch is down. Like Dell and others say, 5 gallons or 20 quarts, whichever comes first for 9/2/8Ns. If you get too much in and your rear axle seals are bad, it'll make your brakes go bad. If your front transmission seals are bad, it'll lubricate your cotter pin. L8R----Fred OH

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Dell (WA)

03-11-2001 12:07:44




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 Re: 49 8n trans Hydraulic fluid levels in reply to Bill , 03-11-2001 10:21:22  
Bill..... .N-Tractor hydraulics, 5 Gals, 3 drains, 1 fill up by the tranny shifter, 1 dipstick under your seat. Ford/New Holland now recommends spec M2C-134D combo tranny/hydraulic fluid. Of course, you can use the 60 yr old recommendation of 90wt gear oil, if'n you can find it. Me, I use 134.

Engine oil, I use good multiweight 10-40 detergent and change it and filter every fall.

The little lever under your seat is not to "flush" (grin), its horizontal for draft control when plowing and up for position control for everything else.

Recommend you get an I&T FO-4 manual, readily available at most tractor parts stores, sponsors of this great N-Board, even Ford/New Holland fer peets sake, $25 cheep, gettcha one..... .Dell

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JimNC

03-11-2001 10:48:57




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 Re: 49 8n trans Hydraulic fluid levels in reply to Bill , 03-11-2001 10:21:22  
If the trans dipstick is at the full mark that is correct. The gears will be visible above the oil, everything is splash lubricated. The small lever under the seat is draft/position control lever. Leave it in the up position unless you are plowing,discing. The one on the right of the seat is the lever that you use to control the hiegth of the arms. The lever on the left engages the pto. I plan on using 5w or 10w30 in mine when I get her going. I think my dad used whatever was on hand for 20some years.
Get a FO-4 manual they are a big help.
HTH Jim.

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