pacer 3,169 #1 Posted June 22, 2022 Well, to start off ... as some of you remember I recently made a post about installing an EPAS (electric power assist system) on a Mitsubishi. So, I had hardly finished that ... lengthy? project when I ran across another Mitsu that I just couldnt pass up (lost my power steer with the deal) OK, the 'new' Mitsu (MTE2000) has a brand new Mahindra FEL installed and it is a thing of wonder ... FAST!! --- but, for some reason when moving ANY cylinder - raise/lower/dump/curl/etc to its limit the motor DIES! Will start right back up and function normally unless I again run the cyl back to its limit. Now, the only way it can kill the engine is to cut off fuel - right? No lectrics involved with a diesel once running.... So.... what is/can be doing this? When the guy installed the new lift did he leave something off/on? maybe? Its a rather minor problem, but can be irritating like when I'm getting a bucket of dirt and go to curl the bucket to settle the load in --- the motor dies! I'm pretty lacking in having any Hyd skills This is the Mitsubishi with loader as it sat in the lot I got it from. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kenneth R Cluley 515 #2 Posted June 22, 2022 Possibly relief valve setting on hydraulic not installed or set too high and bottoming cylinder stalls engine. Sort of like hydro-locking. May have safety circuit on hydro to shut down due to high pressure in hydraulic circuit, which may need some adjustment as is being tripped when cylinder bottoms. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,169 #3 Posted June 22, 2022 52 minutes ago, Kenneth R Cluley said: stalls engine. Sort of like hydro-locking. Now, that sounds like what may be happening, cause when it happens its a .... heavy/hard?? shutdown, now all I have to do is locate the proper valve ........ 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,610 #4 Posted June 22, 2022 @pacer as you know the repetition of a problem , is your greatest opportunity to make that problem go away , know you will find it , pete Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Digger 66 3,478 #5 Posted June 22, 2022 (edited) Are those aftermarket cylinders or Genuine Mahindra built specifically for that FEL ? I am by no means an expert but it is my understanding that when rams reach the end of their stroke they hit a by-pass point where fluid is automatically returned to the pump . It would seem to make sense in that if these ports weren't there , they'd just blow the seals or a pressure line . Very cool tractor BTW ! Edited June 22, 2022 by Digger 66 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,169 #6 Posted June 22, 2022 @Digger 66 Yes, the entire FEL is genuine Mahindra and what you describe fits what (very little!) I understand the way a cyl works. I'm used to getting a 'squeal' at the end of stroke telling the operator that limit is reached and to stop. The story the PO gave on the FEL's was that he ran up on a deal to purchase 10 of these at a VERY reasonable price and the one I got was the last one and he wanted it gone - hence the 'unable to pass up' deal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
