I just got my bosch style diverter valve from surplus center and I'm getting ready to build a mount for it and hook up my hydraulic hoses this weekend or early next week. I'm building the grapple from a sheet of steel diamond plate I got for $60 at the scrap yard. Total cost for the project should be around $500. I'm going to take a few days to finalize the design and it could take a week to get my sheet on the laser cutter or plasma table.
I'll be asking questions and posting pictures as I go. This is my first hydraulic project so I'll go ahead and ask about hose connections first.
What do I use to seal the threads and how tight should I torque the hoses? (3/8 hose)
Is there anything wrong with using 90 degree fittings on my diverter valve? I think the flow is low enough I can get away with it.
I'll be asking questions and posting pictures as I go. This is my first hydraulic project so I'll go ahead and ask about hose connections first.
What do I use to seal the threads and how tight should I torque the hoses? (3/8 hose)
Is there anything wrong with using 90 degree fittings on my diverter valve? I think the flow is low enough I can get away with it.