@Colliedog how do you depressurise the system before disconnecting pipes, I know there is a screw on the suspension valve, but ours doesn't want to turn. Can it be done through h menus?
mine has seized as well so what I have been doing is lifting the front wheels of the ground by pushing the loader down on top of a dolly and driving forward a few yards as long as you exceed 1 kph the system will try and self level by letting pressure out of the system. If you then undo the accumulator a few turns with a bucket underneath and let it drain for half an hour Any remaining pressure should have gone.@Colliedog how do you depressurise the system before disconnecting pipes, I know there is a screw on the suspension valve, but ours doesn't want to turn. Can it be done through h menus?
PM sent.May i ask a cheeky question....
Could you please post or PM a shopping list of the parts you have used.
It would save so much time for those of us who love your setup and I hope you could be kind enough to impart some of your hard work and your wisdom upon us.
Could I have a copy of the shopping list aswell?PM sent.
Could I have a copy of the shopping list aswell?
+1Same please!
Could I have a copy of the shopping list aswell?
your accumulators are probably goneHas anyone played with the Mf front suspension? I find mind good with weight on the rear linkage pit doesn’t seem to move much any other time
I haven't got a lot of experience with the Massey Suspension. but the theory will be the same, two or three accumulators should improve the ride. If you can get a pressure gauge on the system and find a working hydraulic pressure I could work out some pre-charge pressures for you.Has anyone played with the Mf front suspension? I find mind good with weight on the rear linkage pit doesn’t seem to move much any other time
There’s 3 on the front suspension block? Probably wants the pressure checking tbfyour accumulators are probably gone
theres 2 on mine, yours might only have 1(2nd was a upgrade)
I got 1 each side of the prop shaftThere’s 3 on the front suspension block? Probably wants the pressure checking tbf
These are fine for farm use. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-400BA...591283?hash=item56d11dfe73:g:aukAAOSwL05d9LPy there are loads on Ebay but make sure you get one with a gauge that suits your requirements and from uk stock. You will also need something called a 5/8 argon adaptor. You can get rent free bottles either from Adams gas or hobbyweld.Mine are in front of the axle in between front linkage I’m tempted buy a accumulator charging kit anyone got any recommendations?
That's quite interesting, Its a bigger heavier tractor with a larger diameter ram but the pressures in the system are the same a my T6.160. Even though its a more advanced actively controlled system it shows CNH are using the same calculations for this model as well. This should mean there is scope to improve it even though these lwb tractors seem to ride better anyway. My latest theory suggests 3 accumulators set at 15bar 30bar and 60bar would work the best. I've have also tried two accumulators at 15 and 60 as well as 15 and 30 but I haven't tried 30 and 60. It almost seems like the 30bar gets the axle moving more then the 60bar absorbs the shocks the 15bar is there when the axle goes light, for example carrying weight on the back. Seeing as its quite easy for you to do I would suggest you try 30bar and 60bar then consider a 3rd one of 15barI've tee'd a test point into mine to see what sort of pressures I'm seeing, I've only been drilling since so its not a broad test yet.
Empty 60bar
Ton weight block - 100bar
Weight block plus front hopper - 120bar
Above plus the drill on the back 20/30 bar
I've only got a 400bar gauge as my smaller ones have gone awol so i struggle to get an accurate reading at lower pressures, however with all that weight and the accumulator on the front linkages it just glides along. It's not as nice empty though, it's been that long and I've tinkered so much I cant remember the pressures in the accumulators now.
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