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    JCB forklift no charging

    Was sent a wiring diagram by Jcb and trying to locate diode in the supply line to the alt suppose to have 12 but only have 1.43 volts trying to locate any ideas ? Thks roger
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    JCB forklift no charging

    1984 JCB 930 forklift will not charge battery,I did a replacement of the battery and checked the charging rate and has not move from 12.50 volts.i have full fielded the alt and it failed so I put a replacement on this morning with no change,the rebuilder said the original was faulty and if this...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Thanks for the suction lines and side of pump,I configured a pressure tester and looked could not find leaks and the pressure held,removed pump and inspected front seal definitely leaking and put grooves in shaft which I think I can get out I am looking up other seals required to...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Wow! Oldhousehugger,thanks for the response it looks like you've done a pile of work also.getting the play/wear out of this system as Mitch has noted as well is a bit of a challenge I'd say.i like your idea of lapping out the end plates in the pump as I've priced out a pump and its anywhere from...
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    1984 Jcb forklift starting

    I have a Jcb fork lift 930 rough terrain model with a 4 cyl diesel and intermittent no start especially cold will crank but the transfer pump (mounted on the fire wall) will only operate when 12 volt jumper directly to the pump to reprime it bypassing a relay? Disconnecting the jumper after it...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Ordered and installed compression spring in feed side of pump,removed return line at power cylinder into bucket,lots of air bubbles,replace line and fill with funnel at top connection,fill hydraulic tank,start engine and steering turns hard to right stop.readjust turn buckle and turns easy to...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Removed pressure line at cylinder valve at front ,not a lot of pressure or flow actually full off air bubbles into a container,removed suction valve and spring looks like the spring was stretched at some point to gain more pressure ??? Ordered a new spring to try before condemning the pump,pump...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Tractor4500fordsteering Thanks Mitch for the steering turnbuckle adjustment procedure,I am able to adjust the turnbuckle without removing the radiator(again) by prying up on both lower corners,however I've noticed that no matter how much adjusting I have done is causing the steering to Whip to...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Mitch thanks Looking for available turnbuckle adjustment procedure if you could forward please roger@marina.ca thank you still trying to get power assist on this tractor,thank. You rogermarineguy
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Thanks Thanks Mitch loosened off turnbuckle at steering linkage end and let valve seat on end of travel and steering spun fast to one side as you said.tried to position valve in centre when steering wheel on centre but no assist,pump putting out pressure fine had some air in it bleed and...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Ford tractor 4500 series Got everything rebus he'd tight at front end but still about 50 degrees of steering wheel travel at steering box before tie bar moves fore and aft to front linkage? Still no power assist,where should the turnbuckle be? Does the fluid need to bleed insome...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Ford 4500 tractor power steering no assist :bashHave had links pins and bushings sized including cylinder ends rebus he'd to take out slop in linkage,now have about 50 degrees movement on steering wheel with play in the steering box and still. No assist,have tried to move adjuster rod on...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Ford 4500 tractor power assist All reassembled had the pins resized to bushings but now trying to adjust power steering asi have no assist also have lots of play 50 degrees in gearbox,do I need to adjust this first before I get power assist,thank you,roger
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    Thanks,got it out today with some heat on lower spindle #14 and a slide hammer on pin bolt up tension and air hammer down through access hole,need to know whether practical to have #13 bushing to size to accept #14 pin to remove the slop in steering,also someone mentioned set screws? On what...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    I'm having a similar steering problem with a 68 ford 2wd 4500 series tractor.There has been no assist or very low steering assist for some time and very sloppy steering linkage.i have the nose off and the steering assist cylinder and valve unit out for repair as I believe the cylinder is...
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