FEL Model 70 line replacement

   / FEL Model 70 line replacement
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My local NAPA store repairs/produces replacement hydraulic hoses that are thicker. One day service. One hour service on slow days.

Sadly there isn't enough hose to measure for length or any fittings worth saving.

Not sure how NAPA would match their selection of hose end connections to your tractor without sample originals. Length is not too critical; be sure to tape measure with Loader at full extension for each hose.


I think I will take it to my JD dealer to have them give an estimate to do the entire job. I would rather have original equipment if the price is right.

Dream on. I will speculate that Deere mechanic time in Alabama is billed at around $100 per hour.

Hydraulic repairs around Jacksonville, Florida:

hydraulic service around jacksonville florida
Thanks for the info!
 
   / FEL Model 70 line replacement #13  
As for fittings, since you plan on doing all new soft lines (no hard lines) your fitting needs are determined by your control valve and you hydraulic cylinders.
I suggest you pull one cylinder, you decide if one is easier than the others. Buy a fitting to fit this cylinder as you take it to a shop with you. Ideally this fitting fits all of your cylinders on both ends. If so you have 1 answer to your fitting needs. Take lots of pictures, make drawings and decide the route your hoses will take. Take careful measurements of these routes allowing space for movements as the cylinders pivot during extension and contraction during their usage.
Note: you will need to split lines for every route that cylinders work in conjunction (2 to 4 lines). Be sure to use fittings rated for the pressures that will be in use on the hydraulics!

The other area for fittings on the loader will be at the control valve. Take it with you when you are ready to order the hoses. There are likely to be 2 sizes of fittings (could be more but 2 is common). 1 size is your supply and return lines, which you need to decide how they will run and connect to your tractor. The other size is those going to your cylinders likely 4 ports ( 2 for loader lift and 2 for bucket functions). While you may have 8 ports on your cylinders (if 2 cylinders for bucket) note above I stated the hoses need to split to go to both cylinders.
 
   / FEL Model 70 line replacement #14  
You are going to be disappointed in how much all the hoses will cost. The metal from the factory was probably installed because it was less expensive.

How bad are your metal lines? Are they missing or damaged?

Another concern on a used loader that old is cylinder condition. I would open those up, check the bore and piston condition, and replace the seals first. if those are not repairable you would want to look into generic cylinders. THAT would alter line location and fitting needs as well as require different hose lengths.

I recommend Gates hose and fittings. My grapple has USA made Parker hoses and the covering is all cracking at less than 3 years old.
parker-hose.jpg


Edit: If you want to configure new steel lines these fittings might be your answer.

I think the lines on that loader are going to be 1/4".
 
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