Loader 1246 FEL valve leaking

[jpat34721]

I got my first extended day on my new to me 1260 today and at the end of the day I noticed a small pool of hydraulic fluid on the floor mat. It appears to be coming from the FEL valve itself. At the end opposite the joystick (FEL mounted) there are two bulbous looking things that appear to be threaded into the valve block. One of these is dripping hydraulic fluid. It appears to get worse when I use the three point at the same time as the front loader. Any idea what these things are? Should I attempt to unscrew them and check o-rings etc? Any help greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jeff

 

[tj200]

I am having the same exact problem with my 1250. Like you said, i took the boot off and could see the leakage from there

 

[tj200]

Be very careful taking the allen heads out. On the left side mine was stripped. (looks like the previous guy tried very hard to get it out). My uncle looked at it who runs a machine shop and he said it is done. I ordered a whole new valve. I have purchased a nimco complete kit for repair from my local massey dealer. If you need it let me know.