Adding Rear dual remotes to GC1710
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Langanobob
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Yes, thanks for taking the extra time to document your project. It’s a big help. Also thanks to member GC1710 for his earlier thread on this topic. I lucked out and got a top and tilt system from an unknown tractor for cheap and I’m going to figure out what I can adapt to mine.
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cglaser104
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Today was test day on the dual remote project. I messed around with various fittings and angles and 2 different mounting brackets to find angles for the plumbing that didn't interfere with the tire. The space to add on these sub compact tractors is tight but everything is on and working.
Things I'd like to improve:
1) I'll likely look at using a piece of U-channel to remake the bracket for the backhoe couplers. I want to try and protect the plumbing that faces the wheel better than it is, especially when I'm in the woods or working up ground. I'd hate for the wheel to throw something into the fittings and break something
2) find a way to make the hoses even tighter than they are/increase clearance for moving parts. This may be accomplished in part with point #1 to better route hoses into less risky places.
3) change the angle (probably with a 90° fitting) of the hoses that connect the top link with the valve. Having them hit the QH when lifting and/or drawing in the cylinder isn't ideal for wear on the hoses
4) finish adding hose guard sleeves to my hoses. I still of toplink and sidelink hoses left to do.
GC1710 Hydraulic remote + Hydraulic top link test - YouTube
Things I'd like to improve:
1) I'll likely look at using a piece of U-channel to remake the bracket for the backhoe couplers. I want to try and protect the plumbing that faces the wheel better than it is, especially when I'm in the woods or working up ground. I'd hate for the wheel to throw something into the fittings and break something
2) find a way to make the hoses even tighter than they are/increase clearance for moving parts. This may be accomplished in part with point #1 to better route hoses into less risky places.
3) change the angle (probably with a 90° fitting) of the hoses that connect the top link with the valve. Having them hit the QH when lifting and/or drawing in the cylinder isn't ideal for wear on the hoses
4) finish adding hose guard sleeves to my hoses. I still of toplink and sidelink hoses left to do.
GC1710 Hydraulic remote + Hydraulic top link test - YouTube
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cglaser104
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I have some 12 guage sheet left over from my brush hog project that I could use for that. I'll play around with it.
I have a part list written down for this and will sit down later to compile it for anyone who wants to follow me on it. I would only warn that mine is a 2015 and uses 1/4" QC's and hoses. I believe that changed in 2017 to 3/8" so make sure to double check what you have once I post the list/instructions.