copper flakes in oil

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    • June 19, 2012 at 7:59 am #34789
      DavidPrivett
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        just to mention I have had no issues with the power steering or lift system, rear end or trans.has common sump to all.  and did I read that someone has a upgraded screen available?

      • June 19, 2012 at 11:32 am #34790
        Bob Rooks
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          It is very unclear to me where you are seeing the copper flakes.

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        • June 20, 2012 at 8:42 pm #34788
          DavidPrivett
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            in the external filter canister which has a screen in it under a floorboard.the tractor has a common sump in the rear end ,trans ,power steering. I have been using utf for above since there are gears and hydros together in the same system.

          • June 20, 2012 at 9:30 pm #34793
            Bob Rooks
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              Sorry David, but I'm still having problems with the vernacular.

              Is this a suction side filter or a return line filter?

              Does the line from the filter go to the hydraulic pump, or does it go to the valve block?

              I cannot think of any reason why you would be seeing copper flakes, as the only places copper is used is in sealing washers, under-plating for chrome plating (hydraulic rods / shafts), and underlayment for zinc or babbitt plating on engine plain bearings, and of course the radiator.

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            • June 21, 2012 at 9:48 pm #34803
              DavidPrivett
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                I think it is on a return but either way I do not have any problems but I was also stumped about the copper flakes in the screen and none in the bottom of the trans or rear end.like I said before this is the third oil change and the oil looks good no iron in the screen a little on the drain plug  magnets.why now if it was left over manufacturing cuttings,I guess I will put arother 100 hrs on it and look again.thanks

              • June 21, 2012 at 10:56 pm #34804
                Bob Rooks
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                  My apologies David, but reading your posts gives me a bad headache.

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                • June 22, 2012 at 6:45 pm #34810
                  DavidPrivett
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                    maybe it is a dong feng thing ,

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