Loader Before I start tapping on the fittings...

Dredwolf · Mar 11, 2012

I need to make sure I am dealing with the right things. I have a 250 tractor with a MF 232 loader that has been out of commission for many months (long story, has cost $$). I can't manage to re-connect the bottom one of the auxiliary hyd lines to even re-install the loader. This was my dad's tractor, so I don't have all the history, but I already know the two fittings "look" different.

The male connectors look the same to me, but they were connected when I removed the loader to have the tractor split for the repair.
Before I start trying to deal with this as a "pressure on the line" issue, do I need to change fittings? The top fitting works great, quick and easy, but I have struggled with the bottom fitting for over thirty minutes.:mur:
I'll admit, there is a little desperation to get this repair done, as so much work on the acreage has piled up.

Top Fitting

Bottom Fitting

Male connectors

Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

Dredwolf · Mar 11, 2012

Well, after my earlier post, I went back out to the tractor, gathered some rags, a catch basin, a dead-blow hammer, wrenches, and a brass hammer.
I then very carefully started tapping on the fittings in the hope it was pressure, causing some drips.
I then tried the hose again, and bingo, that was it!:ashamed:

After over 6 months without a tractor or loader, I started grading the main gravel road on the property this afternoon.

Time to celebrate! :drink: And plan the chores for the coming weekends!