WD- Play in the hydraulics control lever
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Topic: WD- Play in the hydraulics control lever
Posted By: john0030
Subject: WD- Play in the hydraulics control lever
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2017 at 8:09pm
My hydraulics always seemed to have a mind of their own. At first I was adjusting the flow regulator so that the hydraulics would adjust only slightly, but doing this was a real pain. Then I noticed the hydraulics control lever at the steering wheel was moving up on its own. Curious if anyone knows the fix for this? Currently I’m using an orange spring clamp which is perfect for now (no more dismounting and adjusting the flow regulator and control lever then hopping back on). |
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Posted By: Auntwayne
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2017 at 8:42pm
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Had the same exact problem, replaced the friction block.......problem solved. Duane
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Posted By: MACK
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2017 at 8:50pm
| Make sure spring is not broken that holds tension on block. MACK |
Posted By: NICKMI
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2017 at 9:07pm
| Try the block first and if that don't do it replace the spring |
Posted By: 79fordblake
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2017 at 9:16pm
Replaced blocks and springs on mine last week. Along with a new steering wheel, steering shaft, renewed throttle quadrant and lower steering support. Also had both control rods built up and turned down.
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Posted By: Don(MO)
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2017 at 10:03pm
Here's what you need, look in your tool-box, one came in all WD45 tool-boxes.  ------------- 3 WD45's with power steering,G,D15 fork lift,D19, W-Speed Patrol, "A" Gleaner with a 330 corn head,"66" combine,roto-baler, and lots of Snap Coupler implements to make them work for their keep. |
Posted By: john0030
Date Posted: 07 Jan 2017 at 10:24pm
| THANKS!!! |
Posted By: Sugarmaker
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2017 at 9:10am
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John, I agree replacing worn friction blocks and the springs can help assuming they are worn and or weak? Don OK I have never seen one of the clamps you show? And I don't remember one in the tool boxes on Dad's 45's!:) Picture on the tractor? I assume this is a stop for the quadrant handle??? Regards, Chris ------------- D17 1958 (NFE), WD45 1954 (NFE), WD 1952 (NFE), WD 1950 (WFE), Allis F-40 forklift, Allis CA, Allis D14, Ford Jubilee, Many IH Cub Cadets, 32 Ford Dump, 65 Comet. |
Posted By: Brian G. NY
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2017 at 10:25am
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I have never seen one of those either. I have not happened to see reference to it in the operator's manual either. It is called" STOP ASS'Y., adjusting, hyd. pump lever". It is shown on page 266 of my parts manual under "Tools and Miscellaneous". It is also shown on page 276 attached to the quadrant under the heading "Hydraulic Pump Hand Control". In that illustration, it is clamped on the quadrant below the lever which would indicate to me it is designed to limit how far the lever can be lowered rather than to hold the lever down. Nevertheless, it sure looks like it could be used for holding the lever down as well.
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Posted By: john0030
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2017 at 10:45am
Quick question, according to the diagram in the owners manual, it would almost appear there should be a second spring somewhere at the bottom between the end of the lever shaft and the lever shaft arm. is this the case or just one spring up by the quadrant?   |
Posted By: Gerald J.
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2017 at 10:47am
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A unistrut top beam clamp may give the same function as the Allis clamp. http://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/pipe-supports/pipe-hangers-accessories/top-beam-clamp/p-1444442691705-c-9424.htm?tid=7971912153279451172" rel="nofollow - http://www.menards.com/main/plumbing/rough-plumbing/pipe-tubing-hoses-fittings-accessories/pipe-supports/pipe-hangers-accessories/top-beam-clamp/p-1444442691705-c-9424.htm?tid=7971912153279451172 Or http://www.menards.com/main/electrical/strut-support-systems/3-8-beam-clamp/p-1444424001789-c-12477.htm?tid=8889206125451875588" rel="nofollow - http://www.menards.com/main/electrical/strut-support-systems/3-8-beam-clamp/p-1444424001789-c-12477.htm?tid=8889206125451875588 Or https://www.lowes.com/pd/STEEL-CITY-3-8-in-U-Bolt-Strut-Beam-Clamp/3306532" rel="nofollow - https://www.lowes.com/pd/STEEL-CITY-3-8-in-U-Bolt-Strut-Beam-Clamp/3306532 Gerald J. |
Posted By: HudCo
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2017 at 1:56pm
| don can you toss one of those in my two tool box's it seems like the slightest movement on the quadrant on my wd45 makes it creep up or down but all of my linkages need tho be re biult to take up all the play |
Posted By: NICKMI
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2017 at 2:19pm
| The part diagram shows the order it goes together spring goes on bottom because that's where it's put on shaft to slide it up towards quadrant with the retainer and pin |
Posted By: Michael Crowe
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2017 at 2:41pm
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Don, finding those is like finding hens teeth! I've scavenged a4 or 5 over the years and it's always fun when you do find one, but hard to do! ------------- The 14th Annual Exclusive AC Swap Meet will be held in Boonville, MO, March 7-8, 2025. See the club website for details: http://www.moacclub.com/ |
Posted By: john0030
Date Posted: 08 Jan 2017 at 3:00pm
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Thank you all! |