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Hi i just wanted to update everyone on the problem. I finally solved the issue. I used a heat gun on the lift valve block and it has worked ever since there must have been some ice making the valves not work. .

Thats kind of what i was thinking myself. But im not sure how i could get all that water out. It gets a little to expensive to keep changing the oil.

The screen was really filthy full of ice and dirt. I replaced with new oil. Is it possible everything would need to be flushed out somehow? Im hoping it will stay working im not sharp at all with hydraulics. If not ill have to take those steps you've listed i appreciate the help!

It got really warm today and it started working again. Any ideas its almost as if the hydraulics are freezing up. Hydraulics are as strong as they were during the summer.

Changed the oil and cleaned the filer still dont work. Anyone got any ideas? Kinda thinking about selling the tractor.

Alright thank you. i drained both plugs the first time i did it and refilled each of them just wasn't sure why is had separate plugs good to know. Looks like some good weather to be able to do it in the next few days!

Hey guys quick question do i have to drain both of the plugs or just the one under the filter?

Alright thanks guys ill do that when i get a chance. I appreciate all the help!

I dont know of anyone with a pressure gauge ill have to keep an eye out for one. Just curious if the pump were to be bad are they normally rebuild or do you buy a new one?

I did not clean any wires meshes i just drained the oil out of the 2 or 3 plugs cant quite remember how many plugs. That might be the issue then. I did use Trans Hydraulic fluid. Is there a recommended oil to use in these? Ill have to try changing the fluid and that filter that you mentioned going t...

Sorry been a while since ive been on. Got back to freezing and they quit working again. I find it strange that this is happening because i just changed on the rear end oils before winter. I kind of have a fear it might be the pump failing. I got them to work a little bit by letting the tractor run f...

Had a lucky couple days and it warmed up and the hydraulics work again! Could it be because i forgot to let down the blade when i shut it off?

Yeah when i shut it off it was around -5 Fahrenheit. Ill have to try it when it warms up a little then. Thanks for the reply!

I was plowing some snow with my power major the other day and when i went to start it again to plow today it would lift up the blade. What are my options? They were very strong before never had any issues with them. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Anyone know what could be wrong? Hopefully no...

Hi i was wondering if anyone on here has "re lined" the steering wheel. On my tractor there is no plastic on it just the metal wheel. The wheel is straight so i would hate to get another one.

Okay thank you very much for the help

Alright one more question when putting the new valve cover gasket on do i need to add any sealant?

Are new ones avaliable for sale? i would prefer to go with new ones if possible as long as they arent to outrageous in price

I went to a local hardware store and they have metal piping that i might be able to piece one of these together. The only problem i see with this that it will have big openings on both ends instead of the little holes. Would this create a fuel problem? Im also having a hard time getting one these ad...

I took the valve cover off in an attempt to replace the injector seals that were leaking. I took out this piece that was threaded on both ends that screwed into the injectors and its threads are buggered up and wont thread back into the injector. Is this is a common parts store piece of something th...

Hi im curious now. My gauges are all smashed is there a good cheap source for them? Im going on a guess that its not charging according to the previous owner. Is there any way to just hook up a cheap amp meter? Im pretty lost when it comes to wiring.

Could someone have hooked up the battery backwards on my tractor maybe? The positive post goes to the solenoid and the negative is grounded to the frame? Could it be possible that they hooked it up backwards and its not charging?

Hi i havea question about an alternator charging system on my 1959 power major. My tractor currently doesnt charge the battery. I was wondering which vehicle alternator would mount to this tractor without much modification?

I got the lever fixed. Works in high and low. Thanks for all the help im going to keep an eye out for a loader. If anyone has any pictures of the hookups for the lines and such would be awesome!

I have the two stage clutch so i would be low. The lever i all the way down and would only go about halfway up. Im thinking about seeing a local fabricator to see if he can make me a lever he is pretty talented. I tried playing with the lever a bit and what was left of the clamp fell apart. If he ca...