IslandTractor
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- Joined
- Sep 15, 2005
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- Location
- Prudence Island, RI
- Tractor
- 2007 Kioti DK40se HST, Woods BH
I decided one morning to get a small loop of hydraulic hose to keep permanently in the rear remote I use for my backhoe when it is not mounted. Although I don't think it is that common, the consequences of inadvertently leaving the remote engaged in a "dead head" configuration and the hassle and expense of repairs finally induced action. I went to the local hydraulic shop with a diagram for a neat little loop that stayed out of harms way but allowed hydraulic flow. I used 3/8 hose to 90 degree adapters (to keep the hose from sticking out the back too far) and then just about 8 or 10 inches of hose all connected to Pioneer male fittings. The good news is that it works perfectly and is very neat. The bad news is that I got reamed by the hydraulic shop ($70) and I even supplied the hose. I failed to ask if they had a minimum labor charge. I just love living in a big city.
The good news for you guys who might be considering this is that the parts necessary to put this together yourself can be had for about $25 from Surplus Supply. I have included a photo/screen shot of what I should have ordered from them earlier. It would take about ten minutes to assemble with a little teflon tape/paste. Just make sure that when you tighten the last 90 degree coupler that it is facing the same way as the other one to minimize twist on the hose when connected.
The good news for you guys who might be considering this is that the parts necessary to put this together yourself can be had for about $25 from Surplus Supply. I have included a photo/screen shot of what I should have ordered from them earlier. It would take about ten minutes to assemble with a little teflon tape/paste. Just make sure that when you tighten the last 90 degree coupler that it is facing the same way as the other one to minimize twist on the hose when connected.