Inconvenient Truths

Posted by A. Bohemain on July 06, 2007 at 08:15:01 from (207.170.88.102):

In Reply to: Re: super c hydraulic problems posted by FARMALL66 on July 06, 2007 at 07:53:02:

The hydraulic system on Farmall tractors was never intended to be consumer serviceable. Working on the hydraulic system requires standards of cleanliness and precision which are outside the normal conditions of many shops.

My own grandfather, who was a certified Deisel mechanic, and used to routinely machine his own parts for the bulldozers, dragline, etc. in his earth moving business, would drive the tractors into his shop in town to work on the hydraulics, as he simply couldn't keep things clean enough in any of the barns on either farm.

In any event, it is difficult to conceive of someone undertaking the job without either EXTENSIVE experience with these things, or at least TWO manuals. The IT IH-8 manual contains much of the information you need. But you should also read the sections of the Owner's Manual (you can get one from your Case dealer) that deal with the operation and lubrication of the Touch Control system.

In any event, as the subject line implies, none of this is difficult, it just requires a little thought and effort. With a clean space, the correct tools and techniques, manuals, and a good working relationship with the man on the other side of the parts counter, many people without formal training have fixed agricultural hydraulic systems. Some may be quick to tell you you don't need some or all of these things; but each one GREATLY increases the chance of an inexperienced mechanic SUCCESSFULLY undertaking repair of such a complex and unusual system.

Me? I've never had a major hydraulic problem, but if I did, I'd drive straight to our local Case dealer, who does a good job supporting these older tractors.

Good luck. Keep us posted.

Replies:

• Re: Inconvenient Truths mark 09:03:26 07/06/07 (0)
• Re: Inconvenient Truths georgeky 08:55:43 07/06/07 (0)

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