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CA Hydraulic Pump Prime Loss
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Joined: 09 Mar 2023
Location: Texas / Indiana
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I know that the system has thicker oil than specified (30wt vs 20wt), because the NAPA guy didn't give me what I asked for when I backed the truck up to the dock.  It is just a little slow to prime and sometimes loses prime when in hold or down (it's a 1952 and doesn't have the inlet check ball that some possibly later ones had).  It also has a leak around the plug at the top rear of the pump.  I think either the rebuilder didn't include the crush washer or it needs a new one.  I'll try to fix that next trip.  Could a leak at that plug contribute to loss of prime (it doesn't squirt but is a fairly constant dribble under pressure)?  I've mostly resolved the cylinder leaks.

After the first of the year, I'll probably change out all the fluids and correct the viscosity issue.
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any air inlet leakage can cause a loss of prime over time.. Make sure the oil level is UP TO MAX also... I have a B that i run an inch over the level mark to keep the pump primed when i travel DOWN steep hills........ i added a 45 degree elbow to the fill port and  fill to that top instead of the threads in the trans case..
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Originally posted by steve(ill) steve(ill) wrote:

any air inlet leakage can cause a loss of prime over time.. Make sure the oil level is UP TO MAX also... I have a B that i run an inch over the level mark to keep the pump primed when i travel DOWN steep hills........ i added a 45 degree elbow to the fill port and  fill to that top instead of the threads in the trans case..

I topped it off last trip and it improved slightly.  It was only about a 1/2 cup low though.
1952 CA13092, CA Pickup Plow, CA Cultivator, CA Two Row Planter, Dunham-Lehr GC78 Disc, Grader Blade, 3pt Fm180 Finish Mower
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