Re: 1953 Farmall Super A - Hydralic Problem

Posted by Mark on April 12, 2006 at 21:07:55 from (172.137.158.25):

In Reply to: Re: 1953 Farmall Super A - Hydralic Problem posted by CNKS on April 12, 2006 at 18:22:49:

Aye, tis time I chime in hyere and tell me story.....I too am of Scottish descent...McFarrens (old folks spelled it MacFarren).

Hugh and CNKS have both helped me in the recent past. Every day with these old Farmall's is a new adventure and a learning experience. I have had green tractors for the last 20+ years and actually never had to work on them. But, in the last 2 months I have bought 3 tired Farmalls and each one has something needing attention.

I just got finished rebuilding the hydraulic unit on my '53 SA and was a real bassard for me. Mainly because I have a bad back and the thing must weigh 150 pounds. Hoss it around a few times and you'll invent new cuss words real quick..I did! Mine was leaking around the control valves and so, I bit the bullet and bought the kit...$97 and change off ebay. When you finally get the unit off the tractor, I suggest you set it in a large container..I used a plastic baby bathtub...because when the head comes off, more oil will pour out. I had nothing (manual) to tell me anything...you get inventive when you have too. The control valves have to be yanked free from their bores as the rubber seals hold them firmly in place. I used pliers...didn't seem to damage any surfaces by doing so. I suggest you pull out one valve, replace the O ring(s) and then put it back in it's respective bore before moving on to the next one. This way, you don't forget where it went or how. The pistons can be tapped free from their bores from the rod end..I used a rubber mallet. The instructions in the kit are next to useless. There will be two head gaskets...use the thicker one. There will be O rings left over..the instructions tell you so. They put in enough because there are at least 2 versions of the hydraulic unit..one used more O rings than the other. After you get it all back together, try to get somebody to help you heft it back on the tractor..save those gonads! And for what it's worth.....I used ATF in mine, works like a charm.

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• Re: 1953 Farmall Super A - Hydraulic Problem James Malcolm 05:14:22 04/13/06 (0)

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