Shower - done it again

[curly]

Well, I was grappling away...and suddenly I'm being showered again. Maybe I'm sqeezing to hard?

This is a swivel fitting so it's not like I boogered it up or nothing..it broke where the swivel is. I guess that was the weakest link. But that dude is hard as nails. I can't even come close to bending it closed or further open by hand.

Maybe I need to trade somebody for a smaller tractor until I learn how to work this dude

On a lighter note. Here's Chubby and Licorice having a bite to eat...if it works.

 

[bjcsc]

Internal pressure won't cause that. It got caught on something and bent. Either find out where the interference is and solve it (most likely by using a different fitting), or order a pallet of hydraulic fluid and get a rainsuit!

The only thing worse than being covered head to toe in hydraulic fluid is being covered twice...hang in there...

 

[curly]

Internal pressure won't cause that. It got caught on something and bent. Either find out where the interference is and solve it (most likely by using a different fitting), or order a pallet of hydraulic fluid and get a rainsuit!

Well, it wasn't the same fitting last time. It was one that I overtightened and sorta twisted. I will try to find a solid one Monday (struck out today) and have another go at it.

I thought the swivel thingee may have just been weak...but it's good to know that internal pressure wouldn't do it...although at the time of the shower there was nothing on it (I could see that area well)...it could have hit something earlier while I was digging up a stump.

But alas, another week-end that was going to be full of tractoring....lost

 

[bjcsc]

Northern Tool carries those fittings in most of their stores - they have one in Spartanburg. It opens at 10am tomorrow ...

 

[BTDT]

Maybe time for a nice cab tractor? Still pulling for you, and might be nice to see some pics of you after one of your "spa" treatments. Every one could probably use a good laugh.

 

[curly]

Northern Tool carries those fittings in most of their stores - they have one in Spartanburg. It opens at 10am tomorrow ...

I went there and TSC...neither had a match. Monday I'm going back to the same place I got the fittings the first time.

 

[jdbower]

Wow, this must be the most you've bathed in ages

I'd be careful to keep an eye on your hose routings. If they're too tight you may just need a small obstruction to cause enough pressure to snap a connection (or example, a branch that works its way under the hose when you're closing the grapple). If they're too loose you may end up with the hoses flopping around and begging to get tangled. You can try zip-ties in places where the flex isn't needed, this may help prevent things from getting snagged.

If you want to make a trip up to NJ I'd be willing to accept your tractor for mine, I wouldn't even charge you very much to take it off your hands

 

[Wayne County Hose]

Hey curly, I have a bunch of those in my shop. I'll private message one down to you.

That fitting was definately hit.

As far a torque goes, go to this site-

Eaton Product Literature Library > Fluid Conveyance > Weatherhead

Go to page 28. Pay attention to "additional turns of hex flats".
Many people "gorilla grip" fittings when you really don't have to. Yes, pipe thread needs to be cranked down. JIC (flare) fittings require much less torque and an o-ring requires even less for a good seal. Over torquing also makes the fitting more susceptible to breaking if hit.

Curly, when you go get your new fitting, ask for a hose and fitting catalog. Sooooo much useful info like this in there.

 

[curly]

Hey curly, I have a bunch of those in my shop. I'll private message one down to you.

That fitting was definately hit.

As far a torque goes, go to this site-

Eaton Product Literature Library > Fluid Conveyance > Weatherhead

Go to page 28. Pay attention to "additional turns of hex flats".
Many people "gorilla grip" fittings when you really don't have to. Yes, pipe thread needs to be cranked down. JIC (flare) fittings require much less torque and an o-ring requires even less for a good seal. Over torquing also makes the fitting more susceptible to breaking if hit.

Curly, when you go get your new fitting, ask for a hose and fitting catalog. Sooooo much useful info like this in there.

Thanks Wayne, I'll do it.

 

[sandman2234]

Just wondering if using an open end wrench for assembly versus a tubing wrench would make any differences if he is torquing them too tight? Will a slightly eggshape fitting add enough stress to the swivel to make a diference? Probably not, but I just thought it was worth mentioning/asking.
David from jax