JWR,
I was told by 2 people (one being the hydraulics guy at the parts store) not to put orifice restrictions on the hoses. Apparently the flow must be free flowing from the cylinder or the differential pressures in the cylinder will cause premature seal failure. They used to sell those restrictors but had too many cylinders returned due to seal failure. The flow control valves I tried were free flowing on one direction but restrictive in the other. I might try the 3.5 gpm valves. The ones I tried were 15gpm.
If I go the spring steel route I will use my forge to anneal the steel, then after working the blades into the configuration I want I will reharden then temper. I would likely use my milling machine to form the sharp edges. That way I can take the same amount of steel off each edge. Should produce a balanced blade that way.
LouNY,
Agreed. I prefer the Diverter valve. I installed one on my old tractor and really like the way it worked. If I knew what I know now about the 3rd function I would have gone with that on this tractor. I took the diverter off the old tractor when I traded it in and could install it on this tractor if I ever get to a point where I can't stand the 3rd function.
Xfaxman,
Those are exactly what I need and thanks for that. I will check with the local skid steer implement guy (that's actually is name
to see if he has them and check on pricing. My guess is they will be expensive. Seems that everything for a SS is more expensive.
I was told by 2 people (one being the hydraulics guy at the parts store) not to put orifice restrictions on the hoses. Apparently the flow must be free flowing from the cylinder or the differential pressures in the cylinder will cause premature seal failure. They used to sell those restrictors but had too many cylinders returned due to seal failure. The flow control valves I tried were free flowing on one direction but restrictive in the other. I might try the 3.5 gpm valves. The ones I tried were 15gpm.
If I go the spring steel route I will use my forge to anneal the steel, then after working the blades into the configuration I want I will reharden then temper. I would likely use my milling machine to form the sharp edges. That way I can take the same amount of steel off each edge. Should produce a balanced blade that way.
LouNY,
Agreed. I prefer the Diverter valve. I installed one on my old tractor and really like the way it worked. If I knew what I know now about the 3rd function I would have gone with that on this tractor. I took the diverter off the old tractor when I traded it in and could install it on this tractor if I ever get to a point where I can't stand the 3rd function.
Xfaxman,
Those are exactly what I need and thanks for that. I will check with the local skid steer implement guy (that's actually is name
to see if he has them and check on pricing. My guess is they will be expensive. Seems that everything for a SS is more expensive.
