JD 4310 steering hydraulic line replacement

[Timber207]

Hello,

in the process of replacing the hydraulic tubing that runs along side the left side of the engine from the steering wheel to in front of the motor. Have the hoses of each end of the tubing, all brackets off, suction hose off hyd pumps, front grill and radiator removed, and still can't get the tubing out. next thing I would guess would be to remove the hydraulic pump and see if it will come out that way. has anyone ever replaced one of these tubes? the tube got bent, I assume by a stick catching the hose, and bent it into the crank pulley, which wore a hole in it. no one seemed to think a funny grinding noise was something to investigate. thanks for any help in advance.

 

[rScotty]

It sounds like they supported that hydraulic tubing in mid air and then built a tractor around it....

Have you considered just replacing the tubing and hoses with a single long hose? Or if you rather have a metal tube running alongside the engine, maybe make it up in two pieces with a center connector.

 

[Timber207]

It sounds like they supported that hydraulic tubing in mid air and then built a tractor around it....

Have you considered just replacing the tubing and hoses with a single long hose? Or if you rather have a metal tube running alongside the engine, maybe make it up in two pieces with a center connector.

that is exactly what I said. had I known it was this much of a project, the long hose option would have been a good idea. tube should be here tomorrow. I did not even move it to the garage or take the loader off. thinking it would be an easy repair. kicking myself for that.