new 990 owner wanting tnt , dealer says no

[jeffinsgf]

agreed. There was a thread that was delving into the labyrinth of hydraulic connections, and it was hijacked because the guy, like a lot of folks, used his caps lock and was anxious enough to get an answer that he tried twice. I know we need to be policed a little, but let's make sure that the policing doesn't stifle.

 

[BGL990]

<font color="blue"> Power beyond kit is discontinued for 990 </font>

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I just ordered one and wasn't told that. I also checked Deere's website and the PB kit still shows up in the build & configure wizard thingy. I don't understand why it would be discontinued if they are still selling 990's.

I sure hope I get mine ....

Edit: I just double checked and yup, the power beyond kit is still listed. You can click for a picture and description of it and on that page it says last updated March 2, 2005 - just a little over a month ago. They also are still listing the 8B backhoe as available for the 990, which requires a PB kit I believe, so I'm still holding out hope that my kit will arrive ....

 

[Keoke]

Jeff, as said here your best bet is to get the "power beyond kit" installed for you tip and tilt. If that is not available then get a copy the instructions that comes with kit. This will clearly show you where to tap (pressure & return) lines to your SCV valve. Also, a hydraulic schematic, available at dealer will give the same info. Use quick couplers on these lines (1/2 inch) in case you add a back hoe latter. Always a good idea to get coupler 1 size up (3/4) from line to cut down on fricton loss.
This what I did with my JD 790, which is almost the same tractor as yours.
Yours is great tractor, have fun with it.

cheers,

 

[Keoke]

Frank, I messed up on my post, I have a 970 JD instead of the 790 that I mentioned. Also, when using quick couplers it's always a good idea to go one size bigger then hose size on coupler. This cuts down on friction loss through coupler.

Sorry, but the neurons upstairs are leaving at a rapid rate.

cheers,

 

[BGL990]

My power beyond kit arrived yesterday (haven't picked it up yet). It took a couple weeks to come in, but the dealer didn't seem to have a problem getting it. Either the kit's aren't discontinued like you were told, or I just got lucky and my dealer found one somewhere.

I'll post pics of the installation when I get it done.