QDC questions

[/pine]

When QDCs are mounted on a bracket (rather than directly to the valve)...is this done with a threaded nipple and a couple of lock nuts? What's the standard method?

Any reason not to tap the bracket?

 

[kennyd]

Bulkhead fittings are the norm...Look HERE.

 

[/pine]

Great thanks...

another question...are galvanized or black pipe fittings (mostly pipe thread bushings) OK to use? or do they all need to be steel ?

 

[kennyd]

Great thanks...

another question...are galvanized or black pipe fittings (mostly pipe thread bushings) OK to use? or do they all need to be steel ?

NO!

Regular cast pipe fittings are only rated for anywhere from 150psi to 300psi if you are lucky. Very dangerous to use in hydraulic systems that can reach 3000psi easily.

 

[/pine]

OK...

Any chance any of the nationl chain auto part stores carry any hydraulic fittings?

It looks like the Internet may be the best resource if there are no hydraulic shops nearby...but sometimes you just have to have a fitting today...!

 

[kennyd]

Some NAPA stores have basic hydraulic parts/fittings in stock as well as TSC.

 

[/pine]

Another question on a related topic...

To add rear remotes I intend to use an OEM outlet adapter that taps into the hydraulic pump...the "outlet" is nothing but a couple pieces of machined stainless conected with a couple of short stainless tubes...it basically just offsets and turns 90* (to the rear)... there is nothing but two (pressure/return) female threaded openings that will get plumbed to a valve...

Since the right side wheel and fender will have to be removed to install the outlet I need to know if I can simply plug the two ports on the outlet temporarily? or do I need to loop them?

Once the outlet is installed..if I can temporarily plug the ports I can at least use the tractor...plumbing the new valve(s) and QDCs may take several days especially if I have to wait on or rundown fittings, hoses etc....

 

[kennyd]

There is no valve that controls this new "block" correct? It looks like it will flow oil all the time-so that means you cannot just cap the ports, you could however install a short hose between the two ports.

 

[/pine]

There is no valve that controls this new "block" correct?

No valve that I am aware of...
Your question made me think about what the outlet is replacing...
...if you look at the attached image it does not show the tractor side of the stock "block cover" (#1 on the drawing in upper right). It may just be a flat piece of steel.

Now if the "block cover" is just a flat piece of steel with two bolt holes I would think that I could just plug the ports on the the new outlet...BUT if the little "block cover" is ported to allow fluid from one side to the other I would need to loop the ports on the new outlet...does this sound right?

Of course...I won't know if the block cover is ported until I take it off...

 

[kennyd]

The cover has to be ported...You can't just block oil flow from the pump. What this kit looks like is a Power Beyond connection to me.