I recently bought a used 1963 Allis Chalmers D17 series 3 tractor. It has a FEL. When I raise the bucket, it slowly comes down at the rate of about 1" per minute. It also doesn't seem to have enough lifting power as I expected it to have for a 54 HP tractor. It's probably safe to say that there is some sort of internal leak somewhere. How do I determine where the leak is? It could be in both the cylinders, control valve, or perhaps it could be in the pump.
Once I determine the source of the leak, what should my next step be? Can the cylinders, control valve or pump be repaired/rebuilt, or should they be replaced?
2007-12-05 14:27:55 · 1 answers · asked by paul67337 7 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
It will likely be the control valve the valve is leaking off and lowering the bucket, it can be rebuilt but you have to know what you are doing. The lack of lifting power can be adjusted at the pressure control by turning the allen screw in until the proper pressure is achieved. All of these components are repairable and the parts can be matched up at most good tractor part supply places
2007-12-05 14:51:36 · answer #1 · answered by Vince J 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋