Making sense of hydraulic fittings

[johnray13]

...Looking back on this thread.......where's Curly been?

He hasn't posted since 11/14

John

 

[dillo99]

I added rear remotes to my Tractor last year and I would have to say that figuring out all the fittings and then finding the right hoses/adapters and "stuff" was by far the most time consuming part of the mod. Once I had everything it was really quite easy to do. I probably also purchased an extra $40 worth of stuff cause I didn't want to get half way through the install and realize I was missing something!

 

[Gittyup]

I added rear remotes to my Tractor last year and I would have to say that figuring out all the fittings and then finding the right hoses/adapters and "stuff" was by far the most time consuming part of the mod. Once I had everything it was really quite easy to do. I probably also purchased an extra $40 worth of stuff cause I didn't want to get half way through the install and realize I was missing something!

Perhaps that is why it is being suggested that I just let the professionals fix me up with what I need. It's just like plumbing (it is plumbing): too many fitting types and sizes.

 

[Wayne County Hose]

Perhaps that is why it is being suggested that I just let the professionals fix me up with what I need. It's just like plumbing (it is plumbing): too many fitting types and sizes.

The thing I suggest to all that would like to learn. Pick up a hose and fittings catalogs from your local hydraulic shop and read it. There is so much good technical info. They show you all the different types of fittings and how to identify them. If you browse thru one of these catalogs for 10 minutes a day for a couple weeks, you would be surprised at the knowledge you would have.
How do you think I got my knowledge? Shhh. Don't tell anyone.

 

[ScottAR]

I agree. Catalogs are your friend. If a counterman doesn't like catalogs, find a different counterman.

The catalog is the way I learned the Gates hydraulic part# codes...

 

[greasemonkeyok]

Boy, wish I had read this thread BEFORE purchasing a cylinder and hoses.

If the JD Part No. AM 105467 is the correct fitting, I need to find an adapter to go from 3/4" ORB to 3/8" NPTF and hopefully a 90 degree adapter at that.

I poked around on JD's parts site (which as others have said, if you think like a parts man it works just fine), but I think that is a lost cause for what I need.
Any suggestions?

Thanks
Greasemonkeyok