3320 Tilt Cylinder

   / 3320 Tilt Cylinder #11  
Yeah, I understood that, but his question to me concerned holding the cylinder in position so I responded as to how I accomplished that.

I installed the flow control valve to control the maximum ram speed, but I also use it to lock the cylinder in place similar to the DPOCV. It's not automatic, it's not located at the cylinder, and it's not a DPOCV, but it locks the cylinder solid. On my setup it is easy to get to and operate, and the additional function cost no more since zero flow is part of the range of this particular control valve. It is probably no more than an eight of a turn from where I like the flow to dead locked.

In the end I can't say that I saved a bunch of money making my own tilt cylinder, but I had fun doing it and that counts for a lot to me.

Cocre, a couple of questions for you if you don't mind.

What size cylinder did you use?

Have you found that the cylinder actually leaks down so as that it bothers you and you then lock it in place with your flow control valve, or do you normally not have it locked?

Just wondering :confused3:
 
   / 3320 Tilt Cylinder #12  
Cocre, a couple of questions for you if you don't mind.

What size cylinder did you use?

Have you found that the cylinder actually leaks down so as that it bothers you and you then lock it in place with your flow control valve, or do you normally not have it locked?

Just wondering :confused3:

I used this cylinder.
https://www.surpluscenter.com/Item.asp?item=9-7715-6

The 4" model may be a better choice. My 6" model works fine, but I think if I am not careful I could bind the toplink in the tractor casting and perhaps break it. You just need to be certain that your implement is centered or at least allowed to swing to center.

When I am box blading I do not lock it down, when I am brush hogging I do. The Prince control valve does seem to leak through a bit (I guess).

See here:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/167701-installed-hydraulic-side-link.html

And here:
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/159732-installed-hydraulic-toplink-jd-3320-a.html
 
 
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