Ford Hydraulic Troubleshooting: Easy Steps to Determine the Problem--No guessing!

Rachel will help you take the guesswork out of your Ford 8N, 9N or 2N hydraulic system. Follow these steps to determine exactly where your problem lies.
When you're ready, watch the pump repair tutorial here: • Video
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[@85296jwd]

Rachel is a delight. She is obviously not acting, she knows her stuff. On top of that, her presentation style is very clear and concise.

[@bugman-ir8cw]

I would pay money to see her when she was about 5 years old following her dad around....

[@erdemir5641]

No she's not you pervert

[@professordanfurmanek3732]

The genuine mark of a good Teacher or Professor, is the ability to truly engage your audience, and equally tempered by a bit of confidence as well as intuition. Kudos on a job well done!

[@rickmcleod3080]

excellent video, my name is rick McLeod from McLeod tractor parts In Edmonton alberta. we were in business from 1953 till 2018. im glad to see the interest in this old iron continues with a younger and very informative new generation. well done.

[@keithhowlett7043]

Hi Rick...I'm in Seba Beach...where would a guy find a parts dealer for an 8n in the Edmonton area in 2021?

[@rustystubbs242]

Any Case New Holland dealer as CNH bought out Ford’s agricultural division.

[@rogercarrico4975]

Really like how she shows how to preform repairs without a whole bunch of special tools. Nice! 👍

[@tomrobards7753]

Rachel ,is a awesome mechanic ,so meticulous !!! I've watched her for hours

[@CarlosLopez-ov4bp]

Excellent job! I like how you showed what the parts look like when they are removed and aren't covered in oil. Really helps make the connection to understand. I am using these videos as I piece my 8n back together 😂. Keep up the great work!

[@jeffhesse8415]

Thanks a lot Rachel! This will be very helpful when I get my 2N running. I know it had hydraulic problem last time it ran, but that was 25 years ago so who knows what it looks like in there know. I will probably need everything you got available. Thanks again, very informative!

[@1972BRJ]

I recently purchased parts from these folks to rebuild my 8n. Very good quality parts, and the videos are helpful too. My tractor works like new!

[@johnstone9396]

I love this channel, you are very thorough with your explanations, no nonsense, no half assed shortcuts. Keep up the excellent work

[@daver681]

Good job, as I was growing up we had a 8N tractor and the lift never was no count and daddy could not afford to get someone to properly fix it so he got all the information together he could and we were always taking it apart and working on it and it would usually make a little difference in it but it never was fixed properly, it was just always a headache, keep up the good work.

[@nelsonhart6437]

I own a 1950 8N that’s was my dads. He passed a year ago and me and him both spent several hours over several years on our 8N. This channel has given me the excitement and motivation needed to completely refresh it in his name. Thank you both!

[@phyllismacevicius8821]

We were fortunate to get an 8N with the property we purchased. Your “user error” info at time 10:27 or so was exactly what we were doing wrong. The pump only works with the PTO on. That saved us from hiring a mechanic. The hydraulics work very well.

[@fbh31118]

Great information for sure. Love to see these old tractors coming back to life!

[@mikeroark5570]

Thank you so much for your informative videos! I recently took possession of a Ford 800 and your depth of knowledge is extremely helpful!!

[@JermDog]

I am one of your hugest fans you are so incredibly smart and able to get things done you have taught me so much from the bottom of my heart thank you

[@ogmanlive4128]

Very well done! I've been putting off the hyd repair of my 8N for years....Much better understanding of how it works now.

[@jesseking2368]

Sounds like you have had a lot of hands on with these. Excellent video without a lot of nonsense. Thank you.

[@Mike--K]

@Dan Gingell and Rachel Gingell, thank you for posting the new video about the pump repair! As expected, it was great!

[@mcode440]

Perfect timing for me to discover these informative videos. I'm going to check out a '53 Jubilee that has hydraulic lift issues .

[@JjJj-bq7le]

Ok Thanks to you and great videos.. and some parts.. I have fixed the tractor my dads 9n has a draft control and now only on hydraulic leak on the arm pivot You are a great teacher kiddo.. keep it up

[@user-rx3xg6xc1p]

Rachel is the best! Very good teacher!

[@fromthepeanutgallery1084]

THANK YOU. I haven't ridden my hobby 9N in a while. Recently reworked the generator and a few things and when I tried to move it the tractor the hydraulics would not work. I thought it was the pump, and came watched your video. Luckily you mentioned foot off clutch and engage the PTO. My PTO was not engaged. I re-ingaged, foot of the clutch and Voila! IT WORKS again.

[@DeltaBeav]

YOUR VIDEOS ARE FANTASTIC - JUST GOT AN 8N AND SOMETHING IS UP WITH THE HYDRAULICS - THIS IS A GREAT HELP - I WILL TRY A FEW THINGS - GLAD I HAVE FOUND A PLACE TO GET PARTS AND ASK QUESTIONS

[@jamessmith7691]

This is very informative. I wish I knew how to regulate the height of my lift arms on my 8n. The shaft driving the snow blower gets angled to far when I lift it.

[@danforeman8227]

You are the bomb! Thank you for your professional disposition and sharing your information so intelligently

[@richarddoire2872]

Great video,and your knowledge blows me away, and safety work.

[@speereck]

Thank you! You've helped me so much with other problems. I just bought my 1952 8n last year and trying to fix the little problems. I changed out my Hydraulic fluid because it sat for 20 years. It will go up but not down on demand. It will go down in a couple days. lol I need help. Thanks

[@philipgarland624]

extremely knowledgeable, very descriptive speaks clearly easy to understand. anything 8n related look no further to expand your knowledge of theses awesome tractor's!!!

[@michaelmaker8169]

These tractors almost seem so easy to repair. More basic mechanical ? What years are they? Your knowledge and mechanical skills are phenomenal, you make it look so easy. Thank you.

[@redram646]

Its so nice to see anouther woman working on tractor and such and knowing what she is doing. Most people say i act like a man cause i work on old tractors and cars and trucks. It really bugs me

[@GeeksThroughoutTime]

As I recently learned, all of what you've said about the hydraulic valve and arms is equally applicable to my Ferguson TE20.

[@sunnydaisy5906]

Hi great job. Glad I found your tutorial. I have an 8N I just bought, all original. The lift worked but now my 4 ft bushhog is attached and the lift goes up but does not stay up. It goes back down. Any idea what I should check? Thanks and Ill keep watching. Have a blessed day!

[@knuckle47]

My Oh My…. I have met very very few people in 69 years that have such instructional mastery and knowledgeability… customer for life, thank you

[@bunnygirlz4119]

Hey, you make fantastic videos. I also have a 8n. I have a quick question. When I engage the pto. It will do about one full spin then stop. No hydraulics at all. Thank you in advance!!

[@bunnygirlz4119]

Hey rachel, thanks for the video. It helped alot but I have a question. Have you ever removed the hudralic oil tube in the center housing? Mine has a hole in it so I'm trying to remove it but have had no luck. Thank you

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Great video! Question if you don’t mind answering, what got you interested in working on tractors? You have a lot of knowledge about them. Thank you for sharing!

[@DanGingell]

Hi Paul, My dad owned a dealership for all of my "growing up" years; so the interest in tractors came naturally. He is an excellent teacher with loads of patience. -Rachel

[@PaulDGreen-bu4iz]

Dan Gingell and Rachel Gingell Thank you for replying back to me and answering my question! I love the videos!

[@the_lost_navigator]

@@DanGingell - "I'd sell the farm for a girl like you"... Hey 'Dad'! the ultimate measure of a man is how he raise(s/d) his children - Kudos!... and keep that shotgun loaded, Sir ;)

[@edwardschwenk3100]

@@DanGingell My dad farmed, so naturally my interest came from running them. Unfortunately he was a lousy teacher with absolutely no patience! (lol)

[@104littleal6]

Impressive knowledge in the details. You wouldn't happen to know why my Kubota front loader has no down pressure to speak of, but the rest of the hydraulics works fine? Thanks for the vid.

[@slamnmerc]

Thank you for sharing, I learned so much watching this video!

[@cristobalvillalpando7451]

I have learned so much from this young woman, thank you

[@anthonyburdine1061]

So very helpful, excellent job Rachel !! 😊

[@Gunny426HemiPlymouth]

Love the product you guys make. Much needed.

[@flyboy98]

Wow...I watched this to better understand how my hydraulic systems works. Very fascinating. Thank you.

[@frontporchpickin289]

man this channel is one of the best on youtube! I love it here LOL

[@dennismller2902]

Hey Rachel a question from Denmark, a old Volvo bm 850 I Think, do you know how too change the brake band for the handbrake? Love your shows , I`m a mechanic my self but NOT usual on tractors but i am trying.

[@danielj.mcmillan6064]

Rachel, thanks for the tutorial. It was very helpful. I rebuilt the top lid with a kit from your site. It's a 1952 Ford 8n. The drawbars now have the lift power that I expect. Upon reassembly of the inspection cover, the Sherman high/low transmission seems to be stuck in high! The handle is on the inspection cover. Is there a spring that may have dislodged or did I just miss the groove that the handle attaches to? Thanks.

[@tyler0430]

Thank you for everyone's time. What do you recommend for lift and drop latency? Its about 3 or so seconds. Also, when the tractor is off. The Back blade will drop after a minute or so. Is this normal? Should I change the fluid. Not sure when last time it was changed.

[@manuelpena2403]

Thanks brother first tractor ever and I just learned a lot

[@martybaran5509]

I took care of 5 IH Hydro 86's. The hydraulic pump was on A side cover a cessena gear driven. Easy to R/R

[@julianfell666]

Had an encounter with one of those. Had to drain about 25 gallons of hydraulic fluid before I could pull it off.

[@mr.anderson70]

We'll, I just learned the solution to a problem I had 20 years ago. :)

[@abuahmad8662]

هذا من اجمل ما عرفت انت عنوان لكل النساء وانا اقدر هذا المجهود الرائع وانت خير مثال لكل امرأه وكم تمنيت أن تكوني قريبه لكي أتمكن من زيارتك واهنيك على هذا العمل الرائع ونتمنى لكي مزيد من التقدم وكم اكون سعيد عند ما أشاهد فيديوهات الرائعه وانا اعمل في هذا المجال وكم اعرف ما تحمله هذه المهنه من خيال واسع وارجو المزيد من الفيديوهات تحياتي للاسره و كل احبابك وشكرا

[@kssandhu4693]

She is good representation of great farm daughters of this nation…more power to you kid..

[@thefunkyt]

Very informative and very well presented!!!! My Ford will not lift my Grader blade without me getting off and physically lifting it. It seems to lift better when it's cold when it's hot. Anyone have the issue?? Thanks again for your videos!!

[@dankoutis5279]

I love watching all of her and her father's videos I just wish they did other Ford tractors like the 1920 in the 2120

[@joedirt9600]

Very nice videos I have watched a few and have learned a ton about my 8n. My hydraulics will only lift about 1/2 way, they did go up all the way twice. Does anyone have any idea where to start ? They only go half way up with or without the back blade on.

[@TheDistur]

Got an 8n recently. Didn't see any piston leak. I think it's the relief valve. Looks like some of this will be in my future.

[@wademizelle3433]

Can you modify the system on the 8N so the lift works with the clutch disengaged (live power)? Thanks, I enjoy all your videos.

[@steveeahtvvvnknselva6207]

Love your store I order everything from there. I don't see anywhere where anyone says how frustrating the hydraulic control valve arms really are on a ford 2n. Especially if you have good steel arms. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated.

[@HowardHamond]

Thank you. You have been very helpful

[@hybridssuck]

Great job on the video!!

[@AbdulKurad]

Good job thanks👍

[@NareshJangra108]

How abdul kurad i am your master king👍🇮🇳🚜🚜😁😁

[@crites234]

Hello there, so we have an 8n and with ours the arms go up and down no problem. our issue is when using the blade even over soft soil it has a tendency to rice up over rather than staying down. any suggestions? thank you in advance definitely going to watch all your videos on 8n tractors now :)

[@copperheadranch976]

Is a 600/800 series hydraulics video coming soon?

[@cedriczumwalt6114]

Awesome video.She knows her stuff.

[@butchrasmussen6520]

Fantastic job! Really helped me 😊

[@AriesRocker68]

Nice video! Thanks again! 👍🏻🇺🇸

[@tanksoldier9770]

My 8 N is an early model ,the pump housing is destroyed it came that way all the parts are gone , I also have the front end loader with the trip bucket I was thing about putting a front pump on it , what size pump should I use to Handel the front end loader and an out side ram for the 3 point and a ram for the trip bucket ?Thanks

[@jugears1081]

I am SO impressed!

[@OffGridFromTheGroundUp]

Think this technique would work to diagnose 3 point problems on a TO35 as well?

[@phyllismacevicius8821]

We have an 8N we got when we bought the land it was left in. It runs, the hydraulics work too. I am concerned about the noise when the engine is running, the PTO Is off and I let off the clutch, it sounds like the PTO is still running. When I press the clutch pedal, the sound stops. Also, I changed hydraulic fluid and a small 3/16” diameter x 2” piece of steel came out with the fluid. Should I be concerned about the sound or the piece of steel since everything works good?

[@matthammar4834]

Operator error question that you briefly mentioned. I have a Golden Jubilee and I have never engaged my PTO lever to raise or lower my 3pt yet is does raise and lower. So am I doing something wrong? I am watching your video because I do have issues with the 3pt. Every time I go to use my tractor which is about every other weekend I do have to “air up” the system.

[@leroymascarenas7277]

Rachel can I use hi gard oil in my 8 n

[@patriciamiller8126]

Do you have a video to show how to get the right rear hub off of a jubilee 700? We are having trouble getting the hub off?

[@georgeanguiano9937]

Thank you very much for all the valuable info !!!!!

[@julianfell666]

Where I live a cherry picker is a man bucket on a crane system for lifting workers to remote work positions. The item she calls a cherry picker is known here as a shop crane. Some call it an engine hoist. Are we looking at Michiganspeak here? BTW I love these Gingell videos. Better than the shop manuals.

[@jabixl]

Rachel , I have a 53 Jubilee that has an inconsistent 3 point , some times it works and sometimes it doesn't

[@jabixl]

Hello

[@ciscokid4282]

How much of this tutorial relates to the Golden Jubliee?

[@randybang6952]

Rachel. I have a Ford 600 tractor. What is the lever stop called on the hydraulic lever. Next to the seat. My tractor is missing that part. Randy from Michigan Go BLUE.

[@DadInUpgradeStatus]

What’s the best way to repair or straighten the arm inside that drops into the pump? Can’t seem to find a replacement part for it.

[@mickeysummers238]

My 8n 3 point got stuck up.. wont go down. Do you have a video for that?

[@laserfalcon]

any knowledge on the ford 3000?

[@NateOffGrid]

I bought a 1954 NAA at the beginning of summer. Just got it running and found out the hydraulics aren't lifting. Would I follow this same troubleshooting vid for mine? Thanks.

[@danieltolle148]

Wow Rachel. You are worth your weight in gold.

[@1364jmb]

I have a Jubilee that is having hydraulic issues. I had a leak that allowed it to run dry. I tried priming by adding pressure to the dipstick tube, and will get it to work, but when it sits for a day it loses prime. Any thoughts?

[@haiderkhan-wf6mr]

Good work ....

[@tyler0430]

OMG, you guys are in Metamora. I am in Oxford.

[@DaveofAllTrades75]

Can you make a Ford hydraulic troubleshooting guide that covers the Jubilee please?

[@ronaldfranck6960]

Yes, I look forward to the same. I have an 800 series that only lifts a few inches and very slowly leaks down. And while you're at it making videos, how about rebuilding a head on the Century series tractors?

[@gerardocortes3118]

Do you have any videos for yanmar 2000d? I got the same problem three point lift don't work

[@topflight2358]

Does your dad have a vid on wiring gas gauge,

[@bekithembancube5694]

Helpful thanks 👍🛠️

[@Cw81Deut6n4]

My 3 point on my 8n will not lift the arms if it's just idling, it will lift and remain lifted if it's in gear. It will go up and down fine if in gear. It won't do that in neutral. Is that normal? Sorry, first tractor newbie.

[@kennymartin379]

Great video

[@grpcchurchnortonva.8024]

Love the videos!

[@leroymascarenas7277]

Hello Rachel i asked if I could use AR 69444 Hi-Gard oil in my 8 n if not what weight do I use this oil is made by John deere

[@Mr.Badger69]

Is it normal for the arms to have no resistance when the tractor is running? I thought maybe the wishbone is broken?

[@JjJj-bq7le]

ahhh ok how do ya remove the valve on the 2n 9n with the wish bone

[@chadcobb3752]

Do you have any suggestions on an 8n the goes up when you push the lever forward and down when pulled back. It seems to work fine and doesn’t leak down.

[@mlboven]

Hi Dan and Rachael , I have a issue with my 601 workmasters Hydraulic locking up when using my hydraulic log splitter. When I run the ram all the way out or in it locks up the system. I can hear the engine labor when this happens. I need to shut of the tractor and relieve the pressure before it will function again. If I stop before the end of the cycle it will work fine. It is not the splitter valve. I'm thinking the relief valve located on the bottom of the pump under the little cover is the problem?? Any ideas? Thanks in advance Mike

[@JPRinc2011]

Is the troubleshooting the same on an 800?

[@JamesCouch777]

My Ford 801 has good lifting power but in the winter it takes 20-30 minutes of warming up before it will lift. Any suggestions?

[@philipattanasio5316]

My 3 point hitch has a delayed reaction but the pto works immediately