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    Ford 4500 differential lock... where is it?

    Thanks Mitch. If anyone can snap a pic of theirs to show where it hooks up it may help me replace mine. I guess mine was removed at some point.
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    Ford 4500 differential lock... where is it?

    Title pretty much sums it up. I'm used to the diff lock pedal being where my right heel is to push it down on other tractors I've used. I can't seem to find the pedal on this beast. Anyone?
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    Thanks guys. Tomorrow I'm going to install the gauge using a t fitting and leave it there for a while. That way if i do lose os again i can look immediately to see if im losing pressure. I'll post back here ocassionally with results.
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    I tested the pressure on the steering pump. Came up to about 1900lbs. Funny, when I revved the engine the pressure dropped about 100lbs but returned to 1900lbs at idle. The steering was working today.
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    I took the old screen and cleaned it. Then I sand blasted it so it might take solder ok. I soldered around the edge at the bottom and it seems to be strong. Then I took some very light gauge guitar string and basically sewed the hole together at the top. I used some of that gasket material you...
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    Well the dealer called today and told me they can't get a replacement screen, pn c7nnd893a. I guess i'll be spending tomorrow cleaning the old one, reshaping it and attempting to repair the hole in it. Ayone have ideas on repairing the hole or repacig this thing?
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    The spin on oil filter adapter arrived while I was gone. Got it on and fresh oil in its belly. Kind of odd having something so clean and shiny on this dirty beast. Stll waiting on the hydro return screen.
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    Ok, I was wondering if this was some tractor anomaly. I'm used to working on automobiles. Thanks.
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    Clutch, manual trans.
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    Well Messicks called and let me know they can't get the screen. I had to call the dealership to get the screen. The cost is twice what Messicks listed. Oh well. They say it will probably get here on Wednesday. I hope sooner. Everything is on hold and waiting on that screen to be installed. I am...
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    I will. I plan on monitoring this thread in case anyone has pointers to add. I'll let you know if everything works once the screens, filter and hydraulic oil is changed out. I am still going to do a pressure test as well even if everything works out. Since I've already ordered all the fittings...
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    I just ordered gasket C5NNG879A and screen C7NND893A. I hope that is correct. This also means next week before I make any progress on this. I hate waiting. Also, to the comment if the line may be kinked. I checked and it is not. Thanks for the heads up though. Also, very good info on the...
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    I agree and am keeping my fingers crossed as well. The adapters I ordered to use the pressure gauge won't be here til Thursday anyway. I have to go back out of town for the weekend then so it may even be next Monday before I can pressure test anyway. Even if cleaning this thing works out I'm...
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    This is what I found on the screen. Can't even see the sun through it. I've got it soaking in my parts cleaner while I go pick up a new filter that has just arrive at the shop. Keeping my fingers crossed this is all it is.
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    If I am correct this is my steering pump? The line in the purple circle is the pressure, blue circle is pressure relief, green is return? What are the bolts in the other two circles for? This is the steering ram. Purple is pressure and green is return? I foloowed what I assume is the...
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    I am going to pick up one of those gauges from NT in the morning. I'll also get a short hydraulic hose while there. What adapters should I get to do the testing I will be doing? Is there a test port on that steering pump? "You say they rebuilt the ram. This can also leak when hot if done...
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    http://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/NTESearch?storeId=6970&ipp=24&Ntt=3000+psi+guage Any of these gauges preferred?
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    I hate to be a pain but do you mind posting a link to which gauges I need and the adapters. 1/4" hose I can find easy. When I head home Monday morning I can pass right by a Northern Tool so I can pick that stuff up right then. Otherwise its an hour and a half out of my way or wait for mail...
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    Is that the big 1-1/4" line that comes out of the reservoir you are talking about for the strainer? I can check this stuff Monday, again I am out of town til then. I'll be replacing the filter cartridge as well. That thing was visibly dirty. Just hoping the simple stuff may pan out. I will...
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    Ford 4500 steering stops working

    Oh and mine is a year 1968 so same reservoir. It was at a new Holland dealer when they did the steering work so I would think they would replace the hydraulic oil with the correct type. I had leaky couplings on the return line so I topped off with S Super Trac 303 from Tractor Supply. It says to...
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