I have a hard time operating the fel on my old B20. There’s a fair amount of resistance on the lever when the bucket is at rest in any position. Once I overcome that, it usually moves the bucket more than I’d like. So it feels like the usable range is really small. This makes it tough to make fine adjustments which I need to do pretty often. Can the valve or anything else be adjusted to fix this? I borrowed the neighbour’s Deere the other day and it was worlds better. Thanks for any advice!
B20 finicky fel
- Thread starter Beemover
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It sounds like the linkages are sticky with rust, dirt or both.
This is assuming that the hydraulics are working properly.
Have you checked the linkages and/or the bushings on the lever mechanisms?
The valve spools (when disconnected from the levers) should be easy to move and not be sticky at all.
You may want to send a picture or 2 of the setup you have - that may make troubleshooting easier.
This is assuming that the hydraulics are working properly.
Have you checked the linkages and/or the bushings on the lever mechanisms?
The valve spools (when disconnected from the levers) should be easy to move and not be sticky at all.
You may want to send a picture or 2 of the setup you have - that may make troubleshooting easier.
Boy I’ll bet you’re right about the lever linkages. I didn’t even consider that despite the lever itself being pretty sloppy. It doesn’t look like there are even bushings there. I think the loader arm linkages are ok. I lubricated them the other day and the grease I pushed out didn’t look too bad.
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Well, I hope that helps.
During my restoration project, I removed all the FEL and BH linkages, replaced bushings, cleaned and powdercoated and greased everything. It made a huge difference in accuracy and smoothness of the controls.
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During my restoration project, I removed all the FEL and BH linkages, replaced bushings, cleaned and powdercoated and greased everything. It made a huge difference in accuracy and smoothness of the controls.
BEFORE
AFTER
Wow that looks great! I’ve got some work to do. It’s good to hear it made a big difference