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Crown 30RCTT will not lift

Hello i have a crown 30RCTT that will not lift. Contacts pull in pumps works. the tilt works the clamp that is connected also works opens closes side shift. i just can not figure out why up will not work. any suggestion will be great thank you
  • Posted 3 Sep 2021 00:59
  • By VIKINGS4life
  • joined 20 Dec'19 - 11 messages
  • California, United States
Miguel
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Swoop, nice write-up.

Also, look for a Curtis lift interrupt box. Many of those trucks had one. The Crown spec page did not list much of anything on this 30RC. If your lift motor does not engage when raising handle that could be a possibility. Keep us posted.
  • Posted 4 Oct 2021 13:53
  • By 1CrownTech
  • joined 23 Jul'21 - 117 messages
  • Washington, United States
1crowntechnician@gmail.com
if all functions work except lift this verifies your auxiliary part of the controls are working. If you pull the lift lever and hear the main pump startup then you know that is working. If you don't hear it start up check the switch or contactor.
On some of the older trucks they utilized the power steering pump for auxiliary hydraulic functions so that might explain why all your auxiliary functions do work but not the main lift. There is a distinct difference between the auxiliary and the main hydraulic, the sound would be obvious. The main pump motor would be very different than the auxiliary pump motor. (louder and more distinct).
Other possible causes:
your main function for lift is bypassing or working (not engaging) but you hear the pump motor start and run:
-i would check the main pressure relief valve and make sure the spring inside it is not broken.
-You also might want to put a pressure gauge on the main lift port and see what pressure it is getting if any, to verify. If the relief valve is damaged you will not get any pressure to the lift cylinder.
-Also if the splines on the pump shaft are stripped or the spider coupler is broken you would have no pressure, so, pull the pump off the motor and verify the splines/spider coupler are still in good shape.
  • Posted 4 Oct 2021 02:42
  • By swoop223
  • joined 23 Mar'12 - 3,692 messages
  • North Carolina, United States
You've been swooped!
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Does the lift pump motor run when you try to raise mast?
  • Posted 3 Oct 2021 15:14
  • By 1CrownTech
  • joined 23 Jul'21 - 117 messages
  • Washington, United States
1crowntechnician@gmail.com
The serial number 1A135460
  • Posted 1 Oct 2021 07:33
  • By VIKINGS4life
  • joined 20 Dec'19 - 11 messages
  • California, United States
Miguel
What is the serial number? I suspect your lift/lower solenoid valve is not opening. It's been about 10 yrs since I last worked on one and cannot remember where it is located.
  • Posted 3 Sep 2021 11:18
  • By 1CrownTech
  • joined 23 Jul'21 - 117 messages
  • Washington, United States
1crowntechnician@gmail.com

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