Ford 2000, 3000, 4000 Hydraulic Repair, Top Lid: Hydraulics that Shake, are Intermittent or Stuck

[@LomahWeldingServices]

These videos are amazing, I rewired a 57 Ford 600 just based off of their video for ignition. I just finished the rear left arms as well. Amazing enough, it was just a frozen safety valve. I highly suggest getting with dan for tech support, it saved me countless hours and probably some good money too.

[@bbruce995]

what i love about these videos, is that she makes it look simple and she keeps it simple , thank you, some of us guys dont know about tractors , and here is where i go to find out about how to do just that

[@richardanderson2742]

As always, a great video. Dan and Rachel make a great father/daughter team. I'm sure he is proud of her, as would be any father. Anyone that has ever been caught with left over parts after trying to follow typical directions can appreciate the care they take not to skip over the details that are likely to go wrong.

[@patraic5241]

lol Because they share a last name I honestly wasn't sure if they were Father/Daughter, Sister/Brother, or even Husband/Wife. Thanks.

[@lancelane217]

I love the way you demonstrate the process without cutting away and showing the job completed! Always a great job!

[@chadbrantley839]

Huge thanks for not only this video, but for having the website and parts. I check the pricing, and the pricing is affordable and reasonable. Huge thanks for providing affordable parts to keep these old tractors moving in the fields

[@larrywoolford8978]

I’ve recently found this channel and binge watched a lot of your videos , and have been nothing but impressed. I’m not sure if Rachel has any formal media presentation training ,but she presents these videos as well, if not better than people with 20 years experience and the videography and editing is extremely professional as well . In the past I’ve had to do a couple video presentations,and I was awful and it’s a lot harder than it seems , so I applaud all that are involved in putting these videos together.

[@InfoJatt]

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[@brandonb8879]

Same

[@MrBruce0777]

Love the old Ford tractors. You and your Dad so well together . I've always liked to replace as manny parts as possible when I'm digging in deep that way I'll fix todays problem and maybe a future problem that would other wise make me have to tear back into it again...Prevention maintenance is a wonderful time saver I've bought from your web site in the past loved it...These old Fords are tough. I just bought a Ford 2000 tractor 1963 with power steering Select- speed garage kept from the original owner on a 2 1/2 acres farm with 1100 hours and still has the original factory tires....All I can say is built tough.... ...

[@randywooten3358]

I ordered some Ford parts from you and It was the fastest I've ever received an order. Great place to order tractor parts.

[@geraldtuck8864]

You and your dad do a great job on all these videos. I bought two DVDs years ago on john deere how to.YOUR DAD WAS A YOUNG MAN.HE HAD A BUDDY HELPING HIM IN THE VIDEO. I ALWAYS THOUGHT YOUR DAD LOOKED LIKE HOWIE MANDEL. THAT WAS A LONG TIME AGO. THANKS FOR THE TWO OF YOU AND WHAT YOU DO.

[@thomasgallaspie9040]

I've been a mechanic for 55 years, but never replaced a clutch in tractor, so your video is a Godsend. Thank you 😊

[@InfoJatt]

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[@larrystevens9635]

Thanks Dan for the call today and answering all my questions on my 3000, and my ferguson 35 you and Rachel make this a lot easier and I will be ordering my parts from you. Stevens in Tennessee

[@rolliekirby6889]

You and your dad have a great talent that is needed, love watching your videos

[@adamanderson6329]

this is the identical lid and cylinder as a farm trac 60. Had a local tractor mechanic tell me that it was unique and couldnt be rebuilt. I will send him a link to your video so he can learn. great work thanks for the help

[@markosborne2650]

Young Lady you have been a lifesaver for this old man, and I appreciate your knowledge. Thank you so very much. God bless you, and you Dad.

[@geoffmooregm]

Production quality is really good these days. Good job to your team 👍. Huge improvement from just a year ago.

[@blake8297]

I really needed this a few years ago. When you would try to slightly raise the 3pt on my 75 3400, it would keep going up and either bind at max height or pop at max height and come back down. It was a ride when you had a heavy implement on the back! It was the 'up and down spool' sticking just like you said! I called the local shops and they had not a clue what I was talking about... Funny (not) that you knew that issue existed and none of the local shops did. That oring you pointed to at 17:13 isnt on fords drawings that I could find but I stuck an oring there anyway, glad I did! Your videos are great. Its hard to find good videos for these old tractors.

[@northbluehilloutdoors4306]

Rachel , love your channel , clearly you and your dad have a wealth of knowledge .

[@ibrahimdemirtasoglu1074]

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[@chrismcbride2572]

Thank you both so much for all the time and effort you put in to help us keep these machines working. Your instructions are invaluable and I wish you every success!

[@thomasrice2888]

So amazing to see a young lady interested in mechanics! So talented and well spoken. A team player.

[@randomwanderings782]

Thank you Rachel and Dan. My 3400 Industrial has problems both with the 3 point arms not coming up right away, or shaking when coming up. I'm eager to rebuild the hydraulics and have it working the way it was designed for trouble free operation.

[@geraldcam4949]

Hi. I'm French and have watched a number of your videos. I'm repairing the family's 1959 Fordson Dexta. Thanks to you, I dared to put my hands in the lift, which suffers from various small problems. But with your channel, it already seems much easier. Thank you very much for all your advice and explanations, which are a bible, much more than the workshop manual. It is unfortunate that you do not ship outside of North America. Because some parts cannot be found in Europe, even in the United Kingdom. If it helps people, the Massey Ferguson 35 and 42's upper lift arms fit on the Fordson Dexta and Super-Dexta.

[@steveashworth6707]

What great educational video!, could the bypass valve in the bottom cause the pto to slowdown in real thick grass ?.

[@GeirGJohnsendto]

Great explanations but remember to speak with a speed that most people can handle even without being born in a English speaking nation. I personally is not born in USA or UK but I do understand Rachel and also her dad very well. Again it is you Americans that really makes things so easy by explaining so clearly what to do and how to do it with the real parts in front of you. I have a Ford 4000, 1969 (year make) with Perkins (3 sylinders). Its very important to change the diesel filter in time and to clean out the diesel tank is wise to some times and I like that DG and RG can show how this best can be done and what to use for the cleaning job without taking out the tank. What parts is it in it when opening the tap at the bottom of the tank. It is said that there is a strainer there that should be cleaned. It is good to inform what people will find there depending on what year make of Ford 2000 - 4000 they actually have. What is best of Motor Oil Quality and where to buy it. I think 15W-40 mineral Oil SAE is the best but can use another quality for the cold months. I like to get this enlightened on your channel. Thanks a lot!

[@francismalonza6114]

The tutorials are great. i have never serviced the hydraulics section on my Ford 3000. Now i will do a service as my lift arms are very slow/sluggish.You make us love our old tractors as the minute you give the tractor the required service you forget about its troubles for good.

[@jimmytoto3622]

Just completed this repair, the video is really good information. Good luck driving the pivot pin all the way thru, no way mine was going. Just started it from the other side and drove it in from there.

[@lucadesiervo2684]

You are amazing! You have more knowledge the most mechanics I know.

[@tonylangley2610]

I enjoyed the video very much, great job, Dan and Rachel you are a great inspiration to your viewers, i look forward to seeing more , thank you!!

[@richardeustice1010]

Another great job, you are just a font of knowledge on these old classics!!

[@garlandhenry6792]

As always another great informative video. I still use my videos I bought from your dad on rebuild /repairs on international harvesters. Great job thanks 🚜

[@cjwmach5]

Another excellent video Rachel. Thank you very much for doing these. I will be purchasing my tractor parts from you to keep this going!

[@pauljohnson5449]

I have the 2000 /1982 I have watched and enjoyed learning from your videos. Good job

[@billsmith8238]

Hi Rachel great to see you I always enjoy your videos

[@richardeckert6130]

Great job very helpful I have a Ford 3000 I bought last year replaced the pump rebuild the cylinders for front end loader but now the bucket moves really slow up and down any suggestions would be helpful thank you

[@geraldcamb5473]

Thank you very much for this video, which helped me enormously to repair my Dexta. It is unfortunate that you do not ship outside of North America. Because some parts cannot be found in Europe. I also like, when I can make companies work, led by people involved. Greetings from France.

[@darrennovak6582]

Awesome finally a good 3000 hydraulic video. Thanx again great job. Need another one for the draft and position control adjustments they are way confusing but got them after alot of trial by error.

[@donaldhatch9315]

I could use some one on one help. I know nothing about tractors but watching u has helped me alot I bought my 1st tractor 1984 ford 4000 I did everything like u did and I had a leak because I replaced gaskets on both sides to lots of leaks tractors not taken care of. Any way the tube from the pump to the pto flow valve the tube just started leaking I drove tractor without seat on it after I fixed leak no more leaks at all. I hired a so called Mechanic and he took a lot apart I did not see well left over was this long bolt and after watching your videos I found it went to hold down the back part of the seat mount put it in then I drove it up on trailer and oil was going all over took the bolt out and it slowed down the oil so I raised my 3 point and my bucket and I had about 1/2 gallon to much fluid in it. The tube everyone says the u can replace the bottom o ring but not the top o ring I do not want to take back apart I am disabled with uncureable spine Disease and a lot of other things on good days I do stuff then I hurt myself and down for a week or 2 I have all tools need I have built many hotrods mostly chevy motors I hate for auto motors because nothing in interchangeable. Any way that tube is leaking from the top. I am so mad I am thinking about selling it I have put so many new parts and the carbon build up on stock manifold was so hard and built up u could not get a pencil in the Exhaust hole on the head so I had to take slug hammer and chisel and break it off them I cleaned out the cylinders never looked at valves because I did not take head off was going to have head rebuilt this last winter but never got leak fixed and the guy I hired in August would work maybe 10 minutes here hour here and so on its been down for a while now. Can u help me I have pictures but it's the top o ring and I am trying to think of a way to fix without taking all the way back apart. Anyway I can get number to call u or someone my number is 417-848-1826 I would really like to have a repair manual but can't find one I can afford would love to have a book not a CD but I will take what I can get. I sleep a lot because of all the nerve pain I am in so if u call and I don't answer please leave a message. I need help in a bad way. Please and thank you

[@christophercotter4542]

Thanks i am a tractor rookie i bought an old ford tractor like the one in the video, i forgot what some of the controls did , many thanks !

[@bobwhite1734]

Is there a way in the future you could show exactly (step by step) how to adjust draft control and position control on a 1972 ford 2000? great videos

[@williamorton7600]

Awesome video. Mine was drifting down under load. Ended up being a stuck unloader valve and I think the relief valve was bad. I rebuilt the pump while I had mine apart. Mine had be done improperly before I bought the tractor and every linkage was musadjusted, so it took some work to get it back working. I used your jubilee top cover video to guide me and it helped immensely. Thank you for the help.

[@Michael-yv4uh]

Hi you have great knowledge and I have a question. I'm doing research for my nephew who has a 1972 ford 1000. His hydraulic control valve is not working and he wants to rebuild it but can't find parts, gaskets, O ring. Do you any sources or another valve that would work. Thanks for your time.

[@XYfalc0n]

Love the Channel !! - Do you have a video for changing cleaning the hydraulic filters for a Ford3000 ?

[@johanhultgren5634]

Hello, Your video inspired me to fix the hydraulics on my Ford 3000. A few hours later it is and working great again I changed cylinder oring and the pivot pin. Thank you!

[@franciscofaria7446]

Hello. can you tell me which hydraulic fluid is recommended for the ford 3000 tractor ? and how many liters are needed ?thank you

[@johanhultgren5634]

@@franciscofaria7446 Hello. You need a combi oil for both hydraulics and wet breaks. I guess I used about 10-15 litres. Fill oil and fill until oil comes out from the level-plug on the right side. Best regards from Johan

[@MikePresseau-mp8gg]

Didn't want to " open a can of worms" by servicing the cylinder, but now feel much better about tackling this overdue PITA. Thanks

[@vettepiper6752]

Great videos! But I wonder why the adjustments for the draft and position aren't mentioned, is it because they don't need adjusted?

[@dannyilaya8432]

How come you’re so knowledgeable in many vintage tractors ?

[@erniecamp6945]

Rachel it was great watching you and your dad working together. I bought new injectors from your sight ,my dad and I performed the job on our Ford 2000 with great results. Now it starts easer, no smoking and has great power at lower RPM. I watched your video first and that made the job easy as pie! I ordered another set for our Ford 3600. but first we have a problem with the lift in that the arms don't start coming up until you move the lever all the way against the top stop and the draft leaver is froze up. We pulled the top lid and fond that some of the rollers are not rolling on there shafts and starting to form flat spots on the roller. I wish you to make a recommendation on parts ,tips, video, I can buy from you guys. Thanks for all you do.

[@ZeshanAli-dr1zh]

I sold tr from haydrlic problem tr4600 made in england

[@bill45colt]

wow wow what a complete, informational, interesting, clear, and well thought out video!! Ive been in there twice but years ago,,,,and im learning lotsa things i still didnt know then and until now!! Thanks again for your hard work!! Always you do such a great job of explaining and warning us about things we may have overlooked!! Wishing you great things in this new year,,,,and on down the road also!! Bill in north alabama

[@damianhunt2187]

The auxilary valve on our 4000 works very well, but the lift arms struggle to lift a 2 furrow reversible. The pump seems ok, so could it be the piston o-ring or a faulty safety valve maybe?

[@JGPT1681]

Thank you Rachel and Dan! I want to ask your advice on my (new to me, my first tractor) 1967 Ford 3000, having possible 3-point hitch hydraulic lift issue: Lift only wants to be all the way up or all the way down, and is very sensitive to inputs from the lever, it’s not smooth, going up or down and I can’t really set it to heights in between those two extreme positions very well. Any ideas on what this might be? Appreciate any input you may have!

[@cfreezy45]

We've been in need of this video for some time. I found a few lesser ones online and managed to get mine resealed from them. But they didn't explain what was what.

[@crisrawls690]

The video was very thorough. The question I have after actually having to rebuild my pump 3 times now and still needs to be rebuilt. When I attach the head to the valve body the ball carriers in the head keep breaking when It is tighten down. I have purchased 3 kits now and get the same results, 😢 cannot figure out why the three prong ball carriers keep breaking. I really don’t think it is tightened to much. It seems the gasket may be different thicknesses from the different vendors. Any advice is appreciated. I have a 3000 Ford, I am not 100 % certain about the year. I’ve rebuilt it so many times I’m not sure how it originally looked. 🤦‍♀️Do you all 3000 no matter what year actually have the ball carriers?

[@Brian....Murcc56vbn34]

You surely could fix the tractor I'm having issues with but I don't know if I can your videos are however very educational, thank you

[@scottmurrell3872]

Is there a way to test the safety valve and relief valve? I've done a top end rebuild following your video (very good BTW) and have a problem with implement lowering within a minute or two of setting the correct working height. Seals replaced along with piston leather etc, but still not maintaining height. 3 pt lift responds instantly and raises quickly and easily, just not staying up. I'm not sure what the function is of the safety and relief valves. Thank you.

[@dennisingalls7776]

Rachel, have you or will you put up a video on replacing the oil pump on Ford 3000 tractors?

[@jayjohnson4213]

Thank y’all so much, I’m learning as I go. We 2 old 4000 tractors, one to completely rebuild, and the other has left problems. Wish y’all could go over or help get steering wheels for the 8600 and 8700 series tractors.

[@leejones623]

I hate have a 78 335 industrial and am finding out its basically the same as a 3000 and could you please tell me were the filter and screens are for the 3 point hitch which I know are somewhere internal and I'll be replacing the seals and gasket on the top soon ?. Thank you and you guys have been by far the most informative online 👍

[@guyina4x499]

Thank you for another great tutorial!

[@Hubertwhitfield]

Hi, Dan or Rachel, I have been watching your videos, My problem is 2000 ford tractor rear remote valve will not kick out , and on the down side hose has pressure on it at all times, any help will be Nice , Tim

[@dennislong7852]

Do you have or can you do a video on replacing the front axle support bushing on my 1970 Ford 4000? I love your website!!

[@kyaro5945]

love watching you guyz every day

[@outdoorsman2587]

This channel is going to come in real handy for me pretty soon! Thanks Yal!

[@andrewevans545]

I haven't run across a jubilee top lid overhaul video. The top lid gasket kit comes with a pack of Orings. I'm guessing it'll be alot like this top lid where those Orings go. If I've overlooked a video of yours on the jubilee top lid overhaul, please reply with a link to it. Symptoms are lift won't go up at all. Dad removed a plug on the pump and oil shot all over. The lift used to go up and slowly come down. It does nothing now.

[@benjaminhathaway377]

My spool valve for the hitch is sticking, where can I buy a new one? Thanks so much for the info!

[@JasonSmith-vd1sz]

Absolutely outstanding videos! Keep up the good work.

[@fredduncan1610]

Great video, thanks! Keep the ‘000 series videos coming!!

[@patricklapierre4760]

I only have a couple simple for words for you……THANK YOU SO MUCH

[@tawandachidarikire6375]

Nice video, thank you so much. I have a troublesome 5030 it's not lifting the three point system. It uses both internal piston and two more lift rams. What could be the cause? *NB: it's a 97 model

[@kriscutright3834]

I needed this 12 days ago. Lol. Thanks for the great tutorial!

[@JohnSmith-zo1ic]

rachell, i noticed you soaked the leather piston gasket with water. would oil be ok and if not should you let the leather gasket dry completely so it will shrink back and also prevent rust? also on my dad's 2600 the lift works when first started up but quits raising after it gets to operating temperature. will this repair probably fix this? one more thing before i try repairing his lift, you don't mention what the bolts are supposed to be torqued to do you have that info?

[@brianlaplante4286]

Hi I have a 4000 I am rebuilding the cove. The only thing I needed to know was the adjustments on the Valves aside the lift piston. I can't seem to get the adjustments quite right. Any advice would be appreciated thanks Brian

[@oilyragsgarage7200]

Couldn't quite see, but is there a seal on the unloading valve? Great video by the way.

[@jeep534h7]

Just a quick question the fasteners that hold the seat on to the cover are they studs or bolts and is the "funny" one do thank you for freely sharing your knowlege and expertise

[@jamesrichardson559]

Great video. I sure like that model of tractor.

[@rretter2]

Can you do a video on how to adjust the governor on a gas Ford 3000, I have a 5 foot tiller that bogs the motor down under load but runs so great other wise. thanks for your videos you do.

[@georgeotty8833]

Hi! I ordered your remounting kit for the hydraulic pump and it arrived perfectly. Thank you. I do have a question though. I am chasing a chatter/shudder problem when my three point lift "lifts" upwards. It drops down nice and smooth. At one point in this video when you are showing the two valves on the table, I think you say that the larger relief valve may possibly cause this kind of shuddering/chatter. But then later from underneath when that valve is being removed it's mentioned if it's failing the whole lift mech may not work. If it's possible that it can cause the chattering, I will order that next. Is that possible it can be doing that? Thanks!!

[@reppfarms4493]

Excellent video!! I’m a ford guy- subscribed!!

[@estebandelrio982]

Muchas gracias, entiendo poco Inglés pero es muy ilustrativo. Tengo un Massey Ferguson 1100 y no encuentro videos ni manuales que me ayuden a resolver algunos problemas. Si me pudieran ayudar sería fantástico. Felicidades.

[@johnhancock9451]

So removal of the inner seal with a fine thread 3/8 and pliers didn't work for me, but a 15/16 12 point socket, 2 washers and a grade 5 1 1/2 bolt did work, took me a minute but it worked. You noted the back bolt for the seat connects to the plunger, mine doesn't look like that both bolts are the same. The back hole does enter the transmission while the front hole is closed. Any idea where I can get that bolt?

[@jbarchie1074]

Thanks you all great video Do you still update your parts website?

[@lonniewenger5000]

Great video. Where can I get a kit for this rebuild?

[@abuabdallahalutiby5161]

Nice work. The hydraulic lift handles a lot, the parent is an excellent machine

[@Miguel.E.Martinez]

Hey guys, recently make a purchase from you. The parts flight all the way to Nicaragua, central America thank you very much for your help

[@watomb]

You think really fast. Good little tutorial

[@chrisfleming5109]

I have problems with my lift on the International B275 do you have a video on that or any other international lift cover to show checks and set up info?

[@UncleGoogee]

I am trying to remove the rear two lift arms from under axle of a 1970 Ford 4000 SU. Is there a break down picture of the pivot bolt with bushings and how to separator them to service parts?

[@jongardner6959]

Great video! Curious if the Fordson Dexta has same hydraulic system. It looks very similar.

[@metalmanbradley]

Yes and no. The hydraulic pump is a vain pump on right side below the draft control leaver. Make sure your piston is an "O" ring type or gland seal Fordson Dextas used both. I ordered a seal kit from Amazon and still had to order a gland seal.

[@shaunkennethhughes]

Very helpful. I have a Ford 2000 gas. Before that I made a mistake and bought a Ford 3000 gas Industrial. One thing after another. The last straw was the engine siezing. Too bad 'cuz I kinda liked it.

[@hammersdad2141]

How much does a exhaust cap/cover cost for a ford 2000? The diameter of pipe is 2inches or 51mm. The flip type, posted to ireland. Having difficulty getting one here. Thanks Tony Healy.

[@AP-xq3jm]

I need the O-ring that goes on the valve behind the plug that's removed by tapping out with a fine thread bolt. It's under the up and down valve. Is it sold ?

[@dylansavarese2860]

I have a Fordson super dexta and it’s blowing fluid out of the round cap behind the fender well. Could that be the relief valve as well. All gaskets have been changed and looked over numerous times just kind of puzzled as to what could build so much pressure.

[@danielcesena8925]

I bought a 1974 ford tractor.4000 series, living in So. Cal. Are there tractor repair class available ?

[@Ramdinohikes]

My hydraulics 3pt hitch does not have fine adjustments. It raises and lowers fine without drift, but when I have the arms low with a bushog it will not adjust fine. It's either all the way on the ground or jacked up 8". Is this repair the answer or soemthing ekse.

[@mattoney4094]

I’m curious as to why you didn’t replace the hydraulic filter when doing this repair. My understanding is the filter is located in the bottom of the housing and requires removal of the PTO shaft to change. Maybe I’m mistaking but if it is indeed there it would have been nice to show that during this repair. Overall thank you so much for bringing us along!

[@mattoney4094]

@@gentlyweepforgeorge6048 when I completed this repair myself my 67 2000 is the same. There are actually two filters in the housing. One filter is changeable but the other is meant to be wiped clean and sits further back inside the housing toward the rear end. They have a separate video where they rebuilt the hydraulic pump. Likely the pump was the issue on this tractor, not the top lid repair.

[@matthewhomer9369]

What a team brilliantly done, nice people good on you 👍

[@Lanninglongarmmowing]

Do you have a video on a Allis Chalmers D 17 3 point lifting very slow?

[@Turbo_Tractors]

This is beautifully presented! Subscribed and thanks for the intel!!

[@prostar505]

will you make any videos on a ford 1710 ?

[@mazinsaeed1]

There are two levers to move the rare tractor accessories with three point suspensions. Could you please tell me how to use them .

[@stevemccoy8138]

Great information, You are so helpful.

[@Chris-Fennimore]

ohhhh yeah, my N.H. TC33D does have this issue... The loader and backhoe barely move now. The pump is quiet, but the relief valve in the Manifold block is screaming, as if the loader is fully raised and is hitting the stops. The Power steering and the HST is working just fine. Its only the implement hydro system that has an issue. I don't have a high pressure gauge, but I can pull the relief valve to see if there is a broken spring in there. Any help is appreciated.