Hydraulic pressure relief tool

[BeauGeste]

I assume everyone has had the problem: You drop the implement in October, trying to get the hydraulic hoses as neutral in pressure as possible, and then go to hook it back up on the hottest day in June or July. That's right, the fluid has expanded and the snap-connects are impossible to join.

I've relieved the pressure by holding the host, using a blunt rod, my 2# sledge, and giving it a whack. After wiping off the sprayed fluid (and, yes, I wrapped it all with a shop cloth as best I could), it usually works. But, sometimes, it is quite pressured and you cannot give it enough of a blow to get the pressure relieved.

I did a Google search on "hydraulic pressure relief tool" and find two patents for exactly what I want. I also find a couple of references to Waite's Tools in CO, but going to their Web site is less than useful.

Does anyone have a source for such a tool? It is just me and no shop. I have to do my work outdoors. A tool would be greatly appreciated...

 

[CurlyDave]

Read this thread and see if it helps. http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/hydraulics/131755-help-my-stucchi-disconnect.html

If you have the flat skid-steer type connectors, the tool works fine. If you have the other kind, with the protruding ball, the "extra connector" advice will work for you.

 

[J_J]

I assume everyone has had the problem: You drop the implement in October, trying to get the hydraulic hoses as neutral in pressure as possible, and then go to hook it back up on the hottest day in June or July. That's right, the fluid has expanded and the snap-connects are impossible to join.

I've relieved the pressure by holding the host, using a blunt rod, my 2# sledge, and giving it a whack. After wiping off the sprayed fluid (and, yes, I wrapped it all with a shop cloth as best I could), it usually works. But, sometimes, it is quite pressured and you cannot give it enough of a blow to get the pressure relieved.

I did a Google search on "hydraulic pressure relief tool" and find two patents for exactly what I want. I also find a couple of references to Waite's Tools in CO, but going to their Web site is less than useful.

Does anyone have a source for such a tool? It is just me and no shop. I have to do my work outdoors. A tool would be greatly appreciated...

This is about the best way to relieve the pressure on the implement without a doubt. Put a tee in the implement on the backside of the QD. Any time you want to hook up, just crack the valve a little, and you can hook up. Then close it off before you operate the implement. If you are having trouble with the pressure on the valve side, just cycle the valve several times.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009061319233554&item=9-7281-6&catname=hydraulic

You could also use a needle valve.

https://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2009061319233554&item=9-4313-A&catname=hydraulic

 

[RickB]

I assume everyone has had the problem: You drop the implement in October, trying to get the hydraulic hoses as neutral in pressure as possible, and then go to hook it back up on the hottest day in June or July. That's right, the fluid has expanded and the snap-connects are impossible to join.

I've relieved the pressure by holding the host, using a blunt rod, my 2# sledge, and giving it a whack. After wiping off the sprayed fluid (and, yes, I wrapped it all with a shop cloth as best I could), it usually works. But, sometimes, it is quite pressured and you cannot give it enough of a blow to get the pressure relieved.

I did a Google search on "hydraulic pressure relief tool" and find two patents for exactly what I want. I also find a couple of references to Waite's Tools in CO, but going to their Web site is less than useful.

Does anyone have a source for such a tool? It is just me and no shop. I have to do my work outdoors. A tool would be greatly appreciated...

My "special tool" is a pair of wrenches that I use to loosen the most convenient fitting.

 

[BlacknTan]

I'm a tractor newbie, so haven't encountered the problem yet, but having spent my entire adult life in machine shops as a tool and die maker, I can think of a number of simple solutions..
In principle, think of a flaring tool that many folks have in their toolbox.. Apply that principle to a slice of heavy wall box (square) tubing. A slot in one side to grab behing the fitting opposed by a tapped hole or nut welded on the opposite side. Get a brass bolt for the ram to apply pressure to the poppet on the fitting and you're done..
For those that have an arbor press in their garage, just a slotted plate to slide behind the fitting is needed.
I love being retired, but IO miss unlimited access to a fully equipped shop to fabricate my toys.. But, I just might make one up... just in case!

 

[tommu56]

I was thinking of a pittman arm puller they come ina couple different sizes slip it behind the couplet and wind down screw or a battery terminal tool

http://www.tractorbynet.com/photos/showphoto.php/photo/6445

tom

 

[easy relief tool]

I assume everyone has had the problem: You drop the implement in October, trying to get the hydraulic hoses as neutral in pressure as possible, and then go to hook it back up on the hottest day in June or July. That's right, the fluid has expanded and the snap-connects are impossible to join.

I've relieved the pressure by holding the host, using a blunt rod, my 2# sledge, and giving it a whack. After wiping off the sprayed fluid (and, yes, I wrapped it all with a shop cloth as best I could), it usually works. But, sometimes, it is quite pressured and you cannot give it enough of a blow to get the pressure relieved.

I did a Google search on "hydraulic pressure relief tool" and find two patents for exactly what I want. I also find a couple of references to Waite's Tools in CO, but going to their Web site is less than useful.

Does anyone have a source for such a tool? It is just me and no shop. I have to do my work outdoors. A tool would be greatly appreciated...

Look at easyrelieftool.com.au
Quality custom made relief tools really work.

 

[CincyFlyer]

Look at easyrelieftool.com.au
Quality custom made relief tools really work.

Sounds like an advert, given your user name, so this would be the wrong place, there is a place for ads. Also, the price, even when converted to USD, is a bit steep! I'm using an old gear puller, with the center screw cushioned with an aluminum plug. Works perfectly. Ten bucks if I would have bought a new puller; as it was, it was laying about, as was the bit of aluminum.

 

[easy relief tool]

Sounds like an advert, given your user name, so this would be the wrong place, there is a place for ads. Also, the price, even when converted to USD, is a bit steep! I'm using an old gear puller, with the center screw cushioned with an aluminum plug. Works perfectly. Ten bucks if I would have bought a new puller; as it was, it was laying about, as was the bit of aluminum.

Yes it is we go strait to the users.
We have been in the hydraulic industry for over 40 years and our aim is OH&S, cost saving and eco friendly tool.h,a hamer hamer and bar works as well

 

[Zebrafive]

I mounted some old female quick couplers to the lid of a 5 gallon pail. When I take my grapple off, I connect both lines to the 5 gallon pail. Problem solved.