Newbie Hydraulic questions

[Tim M]

I've got a Woods BH80X that sprung a large leak at the inlet port of the control valve. It only leaks when the pressure relief valve is activated.

The leak is at the connection of Item 6 (Adapter) to the valve body on page 47 of

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I cannot get an open end wrench on far enough to get a good grip on this adapter. Is there some kind of brake line type wrench I should be using here? Or do I need to take the steel line off the get a socket on it?

This diagram does not show any O rings. Are they implied? Is it a special type of o ring? It appears like the adapter was really hoarked on tight as I can see what looks like munged o ring pieces sticking out.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[Wayne County Hose]

That is probably an o-ring thread fitting. The o-ring is available from anywhere that makes hoses, or, it should be. Putting a socket on it may be the best way to take it off. Take the fitting off and bring it with you. Good luck.

 

[kennyd]

If you look at the description for item #6:
Adapter, 3/4 ORBM x 3/4 JICM
You will see that one side of the adapter is a ORBM (O-Ring Boss-Male) so there IS a O-Ring in there.

Remove the line, remove the fitting, replace O-ring and reassemble. There is no thread sealant required on either side of the adapter.

 

[Tim M]

O ring was chewed up pretty bad. Replacing was a piece of cake. Just loosened the bracket underneath the platform holding the steel 90 deg inlet line and gently swiveled it out of the way so I could get a box end wrench on the adapter. Thanks guys!