Hydraulic Hose Connectors

DIRTCUTTER · Feb 19, 2007

This morning I spend a good 45 minutes and thats fast for me trying to get the hoses on the my BH connected to hoses on the tractors. Is there a different type of connector other than the push in snap type that is easier to connect. I have tried bleeding the hoses and its still very difficult.

Dmace · Feb 19, 2007

I found the only easy way is to put the position select lever (A-N-B) in Nuetral and to keep moving the BH levers to release the pressure. Then they pop right in. I don't think people realize that the pressure is in the lines on the BH and not the tractor. If you keep moving the levers on the BH the pressure will go down.

IslandTractor · Feb 21, 2007

The other trick with these connectors is to take the male side and put a cloth over it before giving it a firm tap with a hammer. That often releases pressure. A clean wooden dowel can fit inside the female connector and press the pin there to release pressure too.

I find that if I need to struggle for more than 30 seconds connecting these things that there is likely still pressure in one side or the other.

DIRTCUTTER · Feb 21, 2007

IslandTractor said:
The other trick with these connectors is to take the male side and put a cloth over it before giving it a firm tap with a hammer. That often releases pressure. A clean wooden dowel can fit inside the female connector and press the pin there to release pressure too.

I find that if I need to struggle for more than 30 seconds connecting these things that there is likely still pressure in one side or the other.

Island, I tried that. Now I understand there might be a tool out there that helps to connect. Thanks

IslandTractor · Feb 21, 2007

DIRTCUTTER said:
Island, I tried that. Now I understand there might be a tool out there that helps to connect. Thanks

Make sure you post a review of said tool if you find it.

CurlyDave · Mar 2, 2007

DIRTCUTTER said:
This morning I spend a good 45 minutes and thats fast for me trying to get the hoses on the my BH connected to hoses on the tractors. Is there a different type of connector other than the push in snap type that is easier to connect. I have tried bleeding the hoses and its still very difficult.

I use a caulking gun to make up difficult connections.

Get a large washer where the center hole will fit behind part of one fillting, and the outside will fit in the front end of the caulking gun. Make two cuts with a hacksaw so the washer is in a "U" shape that will fit over one fitting and be caught in the front of the caulking gun. Catch the rear of the other fitting with the plunger of the caulking gun and you will find that you can apply a lot more force this way than with hand power alone.