Installing 3rd Function Hydraulics - Electric over Hydaulic

aczlan · Nov 22, 2013

Nice job.

Aaron Z

ovrszd · Nov 22, 2013

Nice write up. For some reason I can't see the last half of your pictures but maybe it's my computer.

If you have the info handy, add the details on all the fittings, couplers, hoses, switch and valve that you bought. Such as part numbers, price, purchased location etc. Helps followers in their shopping.

Thanks for posting!!!

irsmun · Nov 22, 2013

I didn't go into the fittings and such because each install is different and unique to the tractor. The valve and subplate I bought was here. But I'd be glad to answer any specific questions on my install.

My lesson learned was don't buy local. Discounthydraulichose.com beat the snot out of the local guys prices. I was paying almost $10 for a 90 degree 3/8's fitting. :confused2: sheesh! They can keep it. It must have had gold in it.

EMB5530 · Nov 22, 2013

Great write up and even greater install!!!
:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

ovrszd · Nov 24, 2013

irsmun said:
I didn't go into the fittings and such because each install is different and unique to the tractor. The valve and subplate I bought was here. But I'd be glad to answer any specific questions on my install.

My lesson learned was don't buy local. Discounthydraulichose.com beat the snot out of the local guys prices. I was paying almost $10 for a 90 degree 3/8's fitting. :confused2: sheesh! They can keep it. It must have had gold in it.

Yeah, that's why I suggested a detailed shopping list and location of purchase. Understanding that each install is unique. But many parts such as your valve would be shared and might help someone make a choice. Helps followers in their decisions. Surplus Center is a sponsor of this website and also has great prices with excellent service. But if you don't feel comfortable discussing details that's fine too.

Great install and writeup!!!

k0ua · Nov 24, 2013

that was a great custom install have a great write up too

Captgb65 · Nov 27, 2013

Been considering adding a grapple also. Great write up and install. Impressed with your rocker switch solution. Your experience mirrors many of my issues. More info please. Great job.

irsmun · Nov 27, 2013

Captgb65, a grapple is barely a tool. It falls more into the toy category. Yes, you can get a lot of work done with it but you wont notice that because of all the fun you are having with you own hydraulic grab arm. :cool2: I highly recommend it.

What additional info are you wanting? I'd be glad to share.

murphy1244 · Nov 27, 2013

Where did you get the switch? Very nice job...

irsmun · Nov 27, 2013

The switch I made was out of two components. I bought a stick shifter knob from a local auto parts store. This is the one I bought:

I got it at Oreilly's but you can get it from any other parts store like Autozone. $10, great deal. The inside is all rubber so it was easy to carve out for the switch with an xacto knife and drill.

The switch I chose was from ebay. You can find it here.

Its a Double Pole Double Throw but you will just use one side.

I carved out the handle so that I had a tight fit. It was easy because its a rubber inside so you can jam it in there for a solid fit without having to use screws or adhesives. It turned out as well as I'd hoped. I was real pleased with it. It attaches to the lever via 3 set screws so its a universal fit. You only need 3 wires coming down from the switch, your hot wire and your A and B to each of the coils on the valve. Here is a schematic. Please excuse the crude drawing but you get the idea.

You need to jumper your grounds to the neutrals and then tie the neutrals together. You then only need a single wire to ground to the tractor. The positive of each corresponding solenoid will wire into the switch.

Here you can see the three wires coming out of the switch.