Fel Hydrolics

   / Fel Hydrolics #21  
I don't know what temp the control body is to be at but after mowing for a few hrs the bucket control is very hard, the valve body temp is about 145* and it's 85* outside.

Did you wind up servicing or replacing any of the control valves?
 
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#22  
No not yet.
Kind of skidish spending $600.00 for the control valve. But there isn't much else it could be.
 
   / Fel Hydrolics #23  
No not yet.
Kind of skidish spending $600.00 for the control valve. But there isn't much else it could be.

Yeah, I hear ya. Is there no way to get it rebuilt?
 
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#24  
Yeah, I hear ya. Is there no way to get it rebuilt?
No rebuilt kit but ya can buy all the parts individually, except the spools I think they are called.
I did order the control valve though.
 
   / Fel Hydrolics #25  
Curly69
Have you investigated hyd supply businesses such as Surplus Center or Bailey hyd's for a complete FEL control valve? JD outsources it's hyd control valves & certainly doesn't manufacture the valves.
 
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#26  
Ok I purchased a new bucket control.
Hopefully putting it in one day this week.
Does anyone know the torque for the bolts would be?
Or where I could find info, where I bought it was useless.
 
   / Fel Hydrolics #27  
Ok I purchased a new bucket control.
Hopefully putting it in one day this week.
Does anyone know the torque for the bolts would be?
Or where I could find info, where I bought it was useless.

Perhaps try calling a few dealers and maybe they can help you. Or maybe even post some pictures of the control valves with some identifiers and someone here might know.
 
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#28  
There may be issues with the internals of the spool/control valves. Internal springs may have failed depending on how it is constructed. I believe you did mention one of the valves not returning to center position. Might have to take the control valves to a specialist unless you are willing to tackle yourself...? How many hours do you have on the machine?

1195 hours
It was to the point that after about 5 minutes the handle is hard to move and has toi be moves back to center.

Bought the new bucket control about 6 months ago and now have to install it.
Can anyone give me the bolt tightening pattern and the torque I would be thankful.
 

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