Farmall A pnuematic lift

Forge Farmer · May 22, 2012

I have a Farmall A with a pnuematic lift on the cultivators that has seen better days. I am considering replacing the lift with an electric winch and am wondering if anyone has done something similar and could give me pics/imput.
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rufus80 · May 22, 2012

Does your A have 12 volt system?

Forge Farmer · May 22, 2012

It does not currently but I may either convert it or simply stick a battery under the seat for 12v power

rufus80 · May 22, 2012

Even with a deep cycle battery running a winch a lot will run the battery down pretty quick since it isn't being charged while in use.

NoNewParts · May 22, 2012

(quoted from post at 16:59:13 05/22/12) I have a Farmall A with a pnuematic lift on the cultivators that has seen better days. I am considering replacing the lift with an electric winch and am wondering if anyone has done something similar and could give me pics/imput.
Thanks

sure, why not
I have a winch on a Ford to lift the front snowplow.
I use a snatch block and cable loop because
the plow is heavy and the winch is weak.
12v with alternator keeps up fine.
I'm seriously considering putting a temporary winch on my Super C with fast hitch, until I get the hydraulics all sorted out.
(sat a long time, and they are a mess)

gene bender · May 22, 2012

So what is wrong with the lift as i do repair and make them work what is the problem. Probably easy to fix. Ive been playing with them since 48 when we got a new B
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Forge Farmer · May 23, 2012

I guess i started this thread with the idea that the system was too quirky to use and would be better being replaced. I hadnt really tried to troubleshoot the system and the little bit i ran it, it would raise the cultivators, but i had to hold the exhaust valve shut to keep them up. this resulted in the tractor having no power. I did take the control valve apart and discovered I am missing the disc and seat in the control valve. Also the control valve lever is broken, leaving no place to attach the spring. I checked with my local dealer, and amazingly I can get the disc and seat. One thing I am wondering tho- are these setups user friendly enough to spend the money on?

dmiller · May 23, 2012

They're easier to work on and find parts for than you might think. Gene is the expert and the connection.
I have one (don't use it much because the tractor mainly is used to pull a manure spreader and rake hay) it seems to work pretty well. Getting them to hold at a set level seems to be the trick. They will do that though if all the seals are good.

Forge Farmer · May 23, 2012

Thanks for the imput. I think y'all have talked me into fixing up the old unit. I have ordered the disc and seat. They no longer make the control valve lever. Does any one have one for sale? Email me if you do.

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