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1850 Hydraulic pressure pulsates - any theories for cause?
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Hi all,
Talked to Terry after the "Monday rush" died down (first time I called right at 9:15am and their poor phone system was melting under the number of calls).
Terry said that the first thing he'd try if the machine was in the shop would be to replace the brake-tender and I liked that theory for several reasons. I went back out yesterday and gave the PT a hard looking over. One thing I hadn't noticed before was that somewhere along the way I smacked something into the brake-tender hoses and one of the connection fittings is really badly bent -- and the hose is kinda whacked as a result. So a rebuilt brake tender is on the way. If I'm lucky I'll have it by Sunday and can take a run at putting it in.
BTW, oil level is fine.
Talked to Terry after the "Monday rush" died down (first time I called right at 9:15am and their poor phone system was melting under the number of calls).
Terry said that the first thing he'd try if the machine was in the shop would be to replace the brake-tender and I liked that theory for several reasons. I went back out yesterday and gave the PT a hard looking over. One thing I hadn't noticed before was that somewhere along the way I smacked something into the brake-tender hoses and one of the connection fittings is really badly bent -- and the hose is kinda whacked as a result. So a rebuilt brake tender is on the way. If I'm lucky I'll have it by Sunday and can take a run at putting it in.
BTW, oil level is fine.
marrt
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Thanks for the update. Man...when Terry leaves, and with no dealer network, I don't know what we'll do. Keep us posted.
cqaigy2
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I wonder if they've thought about a clone.
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Count me in on the Terry Fan Club. We should all head out there for his retirement party, whenever it is.
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That would be a blast. Count me in on the fan club as well.
All the best,
Peter
All the best,
Peter
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Hm. Here's a picture and a related question. As I look at the brake tender that is gonna get replaced, there are two hoses (the ones with "101" and "73" on them) that got clobbered. The two elbow connectors are going to have to be replaced for sure, no big deal.
It's hard to see, but the ends of the hoses also look like they need replacing. The connector-nuts are a little stripped, and the barrels of both have been flattened a little bit. The question, from a hydraulics newbie, is: do I have to replace the whole hose or can I just replace that connector at the end with some kind of crimp on thingy?
By the way, I know that somebody had a go at doing a diagram of the hydraulic system, but the new search tools on the forum haven't been a big help in finding it. Can somebody point me at it? I'm a little edgy about what may be coming if I have to replace those hoses and would like to get a sense of where the other ends of those two lines wind up.
Click on the picture below for a bigger version that's easier to make out.
It's hard to see, but the ends of the hoses also look like they need replacing. The connector-nuts are a little stripped, and the barrels of both have been flattened a little bit. The question, from a hydraulics newbie, is: do I have to replace the whole hose or can I just replace that connector at the end with some kind of crimp on thingy?
By the way, I know that somebody had a go at doing a diagram of the hydraulic system, but the new search tools on the forum haven't been a big help in finding it. Can somebody point me at it? I'm a little edgy about what may be coming if I have to replace those hoses and would like to get a sense of where the other ends of those two lines wind up.
Click on the picture below for a bigger version that's easier to make out.
marrt
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Are you sure the hoses need replacing? They don't look that bad in the picture. I'd take them lose and inspect. If you replace them, you'll have to put a cap on each end of the new hose, to avoid contamination, as you snake them around. Also, you probably can't crimp a new fitting on. I'd take the full hose to NAPA or a hydraulic place and have them make an exact copy.
Can't help you with the hydraulics diagram. I seriously doubt anyone has created a diagram. Do you have a manual? The manual should show the end location.
Can't help you with the hydraulics diagram. I seriously doubt anyone has created a diagram. Do you have a manual? The manual should show the end location.
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I'll kinda hang loose on the hoses and see what I discover when I take 'em off. Fingers crossed, they'll be OK.
I'd be curious if anybody with an 1845 or 1850 manual has a hydraulic diagram in theirs. Mine is a series of parts lists for the various modules and that's it. There isn't any mention of hoses, nor is there a diagram. But maybe newer versions of the manual have something like that? I'd cheerfully pay for another copy if it's been updated that way.
I'd be curious if anybody with an 1845 or 1850 manual has a hydraulic diagram in theirs. Mine is a series of parts lists for the various modules and that's it. There isn't any mention of hoses, nor is there a diagram. But maybe newer versions of the manual have something like that? I'd cheerfully pay for another copy if it's been updated that way.
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Mike, i have a bunch of stuff... Lemme see if I can upload it from Buenos Aires. If not, hit me with your private email...