sunstrand hydro tow valve froze open

[prondzy 3,884]

I have a sunstrand hydro (that sat outside for many years) with a tow valve stuck in the drive position, this is no problem because the tractor runs but incase I need to tow is this replaceable? my question is can this valve be replaced? Expensive part? labor intensive? any information greatly appreciated This Sundstrand is from a c-120 with the tow valve ON THE FRONT of the pump NOT ON THE TOP OF PUMP. The other part is the screwdriver slot is snapped off (previous owner) only way to grab onto is with a vice grip.

[smoreau 658]

soak it in a good penetrating oil or ATF for a few days and then try and loosen it up

[rwilson 128]

https://www.kimballmidwest.com/Catalog/CatalogIndex.aspx?p=1497

 

Try this stuff. we use it at work and it is awesome. Or try this:

http://www.sinclairintl.com/gun-cleaning/bore-cleaners-amp-lubricants/lubricants/grease/kroil-10oz-aerosol--sku749002099-33878-65923.aspx?utm_medium=shoppingengine&utm_source=nextag&mc_id=s8001&gdftrk=gdfV21820_a_7c291_a_7c734_a_7c749002099_d_749002099_d_5543

 

Dad and I use the kroil with pretty good success. There is also a thread on here about penetrating oils. 

 

Give some of these a try and let us know how you make out.