Ford 8000 questions

[Josh M.]

Just picked up an 8000 and the pto seems to be stuck on. The
handle is froze kinda in the middle between on and off, the previous
owner said the handle was disconnected and the pto was left on all
the time so I’ve been trying to find where the linkage goes into the
rear end. I’ve already freed up the hydraulic levers so I’m making
good progress. I also am not sure where the plug is to check the
hydraulic fluid in the rear end. There are 2 plugs that I have found,
not sure which one is right. If anyone knows please let me know,
thanks.

 

[Dopp Creek]

You can check the PTO operation by unhooking the cable from the yoke on the left side of the transmission ahead of the axle. The yoke moves a valve that controls oil flow to the PTO clutch. That way you can tell cable/lever problems from clutch problems. The shaft should stop with the PTO disengaged; if not , wedge a 2x4 against the drawbar and into the shaft. If it stops, brake band is likely broken. If it keeps chewing on the board the clutch needs repair.
The lever will require penetrating oil and maybe heat. and patience.
As for the oil level, you have to check TWO places. There is level plug on the LH side of the transmission ahead of the hydraulic filter. The second place is for the PTO drivetrain and it at the very back (behind the rockshaft for the 3 point arm) on the LH side. That reservoir takes about 1.5-2.0 gallons. Transmission is about 15 gallons. i'll try to post some pix of mine. Camera gods have not been happy lately.

 

[Josh M.]

Thanks, I took the cable off and I was able to shut the pto off. It makes a rattling sound and the seal leaks so I will have to pull some of it apart, not sure if there is some sort of bearing I can replace to fix the rattling.

 

[Dopp Creek]

There is a needle bearing that supports the front of the stub shaft. Common failure point. Pull the shaft out and shine a light to the front and inspect that bearing.

 

[Josh M.]

Thanks, I’ll have to check it out this weekend.