Posted by Tab on October 20, 2007 at 04:07:33 from (4.252.37.192):
I was told by my "Farmall" mechanic that my hydraulic unit needed a "kit" or rebuild. The rear lift wasn't working properly. It would lift a heavy disk once or twice cold, but when the fluid heated up, it wouldn't. The man came and got the tractor, calling me later to tell me that he had the unit torn down, and there were metal shavings inside, so I must need the pump, too. He quoted a fix of 500.00 for the unit, and another 500.00 for the pump. He then started trying to buy the tractor and equipment, which I sold all for 2500.00(disk, 2-bottom plow, Tillis tool(all quick-connect). This tractor was a '62 model, and in extra good condition, with very little "wear" that you see in most, but I had spent enough money that these new repair costs "were the straw that broke the camel's back. I REALLY think this guy was pulling a fast one, because he had always tried to buy my 140 when I saw him. Personally, I think the pump was still ok, and I only needed the hydro unit fixed. When I finally agreed to sell, he made a flying trip to my house with cash in hand.
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Today's Featured Article - Hydraulics - Cylinder Anatomy - by Curtis von Fange. Let’s make one more addition to our series on hydraulics. I’ve noticed a few questions in the comment section that could pertain to hydraulic cylinders so I thought we could take a short look at this real workhorse of the circuit. Cylinders are the reason for the hydraulic circuit. They take the fluid power delivered from the pump and magically change it into mechanical power. There are many types of cylinders that one might run across on a farm scenario. Each one could take a chapter in
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