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Seems like I read on this forum one time, that you should heat the seals before trying to install them. If I remember correctly, you can warm them in oil to make them a little more pliable.
If you ran it quite a while without oil, the pump could be damaged. Where did you get the pump? I believe the pumps are directional, are you sure it's running the correct direction? Look for a arrow on the pump to show direction of rotation. Check the old pump, see if the arrow matches.
You didn't say, but I assume that a quick disconnect separated and caused the pump to be damaged, If so I would rule out the relief valve at this point, as it didn't come into play, or the pump would be OK. I would assume that pump just isn't pumping. Make sure there is enough oil in the tank, make sure the suction line is full of oil, all the way up to the pump. Also double check the quick disconnects and be sure they are properly mated! If you think the loader is a problem, You can uncouple the disconnects going to the loader and reconnect them together at the tractor. Now if the three point works then you have a loader problem. If you don't understand what I'm saying, don't do anything, call someone who can help, as you could do more damage to the tractor, or even yourself. We all like to save money, but sometimes it bites us in the rear. Just ask me about the timing belt on my car!!
The sliders are the rings that you pull back to release the disconnects. Put a worm clamp behind them so they can't be uncoupled.
The PTO runs off the transmission!
I have a 454, first of all there are two hydraulic pumps on this machine, The one in back is the loader pump. The front one is the steering. I had a old international that I had to fill the suction line and pump with oil in order to get it to prime. I would put as much oil in the suction line and pump that you can get in, then start the tractor and operate your loader controls to let the air out. You must get the air out of the pump, before you can pump oil. You might also try loosening a pressure line fitting just a small amout. This tractor doesn't have a filter in the hydraulic system, but there is a suction line screen, its below the frame, towards the middle of the engine. It has a large nut on one end, From what you said you dead headed pump, meaning the pressure side was blocked and no oil could pass!. The Chinese quick disconnects are known for that problem. You should replace them and put hose clamps behind the slider, so that it can't be knocked loose. You can just plumb them in with pipe fittings if you desire. Keep in mind that the pressure would be in the range of 2000PSI Never Never check for leaks with your hand while the system is pressurized, the oil will punch the skin and leave a wound that is almost impossible to heal. I hope I haven't given you any incorrect info, it's what I would try if I had that problem.
Just wondering if you found the source of your battery discharging?? We would like to know what the outcome was, as it could help someone else sometime.
Max
Be sure to check the roll pin in the linkage where the shaft from the tranny connects to the arm from the clutch. They are known to shear.
Toby
Does Rural King still sell tractors? Last I knew they didn't have any sitting around. I'm not suprised, as their mechanics lacked knowledge of their product. I managed to get some oil filters thru Granger, a little better price, but don't know about the quality, I think they are Baldwin, not sure about the number. I have the C490BT engine in mine, so I doubt that the number would help you.
TGS
HI. You really should contact the seller in private, to try to work out a problem. I'm sure they will try to help you!
HI
First of all, I replaced my key switch a year ago, but the new key was different than the old one. I could send you one of my old keys if you were willing to wait until next weekend, but as I said it may not work. My tractor is a 07 model. You could just replace the switch with a Ford unit that has been described else where in this forum. I have to agree with you, sometimes it seems the shipping is outrageous.
Oldfart
I would also suspect the seal on the pump, I don't know of any way that it could dump in the tranny. Is it by any chance leaking out the fill in the back of the tractor? I would double check the engine oil level, and I would not run the tractor until you find where it's going. In case you don't know the rear pump is the loader and 3pt pump, while the front is the power steering.
Oldfart2
