I have a Ford 1510 tractor, which shares the hydraulic oil with the transmission, the brakes and the lift and loader. I have had the system become unusable with increasing frequency. I believe that ice crystals are forming in the fluid and they are clogging the filter or screens. As the fluid heats up, everything works OK. Aside from the problem with cold temp operations, I am concerned about long term oxidation with water in the system.
I am thinking of an immersion dip stick heater, a magnetic heater attached to the transmission housing casting, and other methods. But I thought I would float the idea first for any ideas, perhaps from those who have been here before.
If I had an old turkey fryer, I would drain the oil, and boil off the water. But I don't, so that approach is off the table, for now at least.
Any ideas?
I am thinking of an immersion dip stick heater, a magnetic heater attached to the transmission housing casting, and other methods. But I thought I would float the idea first for any ideas, perhaps from those who have been here before.
If I had an old turkey fryer, I would drain the oil, and boil off the water. But I don't, so that approach is off the table, for now at least.
Any ideas?