davebb
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Hi. I've got a 66 4500 Ford industrial diesel 3cyl. TLB. Just got it. I've been checking it out and have a question. The nose hydraulic tank is empty. It seems to have drained into the crankcase. The crankcase is way overfull and when I took the drain plug out to see if it was water in there I got what seems to be clean clear hydraulic oil. The dipstick has black engine oil on it. The steering pump uses this tank and is mounted to the timing gear cover.
The question is what is the stuff left behind in the hydraulic tank that looks like light tan colored grease? It's clogged the filter in there and I can see it about a half inch thick in the bottom of the tank through the holes in the plate that the filter sits on. I'd also like to ask if anybody knows how far I'll need to flush out the hydraulic system? It looks like the frame of the tractor is part of the reservoir and the tube from the frame into the differential housing looks like the differential might also use hydraulic oil for lube or is that tube just a crossover from the frame rails?
Thanks for any replys. Your experience is sorely needed!
The question is what is the stuff left behind in the hydraulic tank that looks like light tan colored grease? It's clogged the filter in there and I can see it about a half inch thick in the bottom of the tank through the holes in the plate that the filter sits on. I'd also like to ask if anybody knows how far I'll need to flush out the hydraulic system? It looks like the frame of the tractor is part of the reservoir and the tube from the frame into the differential housing looks like the differential might also use hydraulic oil for lube or is that tube just a crossover from the frame rails?
Thanks for any replys. Your experience is sorely needed!