PTO pump issue

Discussion in 'Trucks [ Eighteen Wheelers ]' started by DLament, Jun 10, 2025.

  1. DLament

    DLament Bobtail Member

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    Believe its a permco pump not sure on the pto but both are only a year old, never been ran more than the time it takes to raise the bucket up. I had a surgery done and the truck has been sitting for about 2 months, I just had it running to make sure everything is still moving good and I can't get any pressure. Pump engages and disengages normal, sounds normal but just don't have any pressure. I tried engaging and disengaging multiple times and about every 3rd time I can get it to move very slow if I idle the engine up but thats it. Seems like its got air in the system? Never had this issue before and its not the first time the tuck has sat for a month or so, just hoping the pump didn't crap out. Also the trailer is only a year old, cylinder is completely dry.
     
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  3. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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    Did you check your oil level? Sounds like you're out of hydraulic oil
     
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  4. DLament

    DLament Bobtail Member

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    I did check that as well thinking maybe somehow a line got loose and leaked out but I've got 40 gallon or more in the tank
     
  5. Deere hunter

    Deere hunter Road Train Member

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    Well the only other thing I can think of is your pressure valve is bypassing.
     
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    AModelCat Road Train Member

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    This is where you gotta break out gauges and a flowmeter. Start testing components.
     
  7. Joyce's Volvo

    Joyce's Volvo Light Load Member

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    I agree with deer hunter, more than likely the PRV has something in the seat or spring is broken. Does it have a suction filter or screen on the supply line, either one could be blocked. Should have a valve on the supply line it could be partially closed.
     
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  8. Star Rider

    Star Rider Road Train Member

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    Also check that the suction line isn't collapsing and blocking flow to the the pump.
     
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