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    3000 Ford Steering Cylinder

    I feel a pressure spike could be the root cause. I found out today that the rod bending started after the pump was replaced. So I took the pump down and disassembled the pressure regulator and found some trash in the PR valve.( I attached pictures) I am going to replace the pump assembly. The...
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    3000 Ford Steering Cylinder

    thanks for your response, I am hungry for information that can help me solve this issue. Today I disconnected the cylinders and turned the wheels to their stops, then checked the cylinders at full extension and yes they both extended over 2" pass the mounting holes in the linkage. So the...
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    3000 Ford Steering Cylinder

    I grip the end in the vise to take apart the pressure control valve .
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    3000 Ford Steering Cylinder

    yes I a set of original cylinders and a aftermarket cylinder they both have the same stroke. If the cylinder can stroke farther than required it almost have to be a hydraulic supply problem to bend the rod, correct ?
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    3000 Ford Steering Cylinder

    Hey guys long time user but haven't responded much till now. I have a 3000 that keeps bending the right cylinder. Ì have restored as of today 32 of the 3000 series tractors and had never seen this before. Stops look good, joints look good, installed a new pump checked pressure (650psi). I have...
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    Selectospeed

    Is anyone doing anything with the later model SOS (3cyl) transmissions ? I have heard that most people won't mess with them at all. I have a good working unit that I have been using for the past 6years with no issues. Is it worth anything ? I know you can't get a lot of the part's any more...
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    Cutting Thistles

    I have the same issue with Musk Thistle . After fighting for several years I found that if you spray them in the Rosett stage they are easy to control. Once they bolt they become harder to handle. What seemed to really get them under control was bugs . Yes mother nature took over with some kind...
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    4000 Ford

    Word of warning. They are aftermarket replacment fuel pumps out there . If you purchase one be sure to check the fuel ptessure . I bought one that didn't have enough overrun travel , the pressure went through the roof. I checked it with a gauge as it passed 60psi I shut it down. Could have...
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