J_J
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- Power-Trac 1445, KUBOTA B-9200HST
I would not reuse those water pipe fittings, use only hyd fittings.
Replacement Directional Control Valve
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Fergy
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:laughing: I didn't realize those were water pipe fittings. Thankfully, my new valve that I ordered has orb ports.
Kaliburz
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Older equipment w/ "pipe fittings" usually ended up w/ black pipe. It was quick and easy for owners. Not good, but they did it. For "low" pressure open center systems....it worked for them. It was easier, faster and cheaper to go to the hardware and get black pipe then go to the dealer and buy hydraulic fittings (that were pipe thread). LOL, some dealers stocked black pipe and would sell that....
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Fergy
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Well I'm trying as much as I can to stay away from pipe fittings. It's ORB to JIC on my new valve, and my QC's have 1/2" pipe female, which I will adapt to JIC.
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Fergy
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JIC14 fittings seem very rare. Having a hard time to find a replacement. Any ideas?
Kaliburz
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Does Surplus Center or that other hydraulic link stick have it? If not, a local hydraulic store should be able to get what you need. Don't go to an equipment dealer, but someone store that deals w/ hydraulics. We have one in my town....you an get just about anything there.
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Fergy
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Thanks Kaliburz, i ordered what I needed from Parker. My parts should be in this week then hopefully this weekend I will proceed. Will be sure to post pics of my ordeal. Lol
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Fergy
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I picked up my parts, and got to work this weekend.
Left Cover, Float section, 4-way 3-pos section, Right cover w/PB, Adjustable Relief, PB sleeve and Handles.
My budget allowed for only 2 work sections (for now).
Assembly was quite basic.
Then came the masking,
followed by painting MF Industrial yellow.
Next weekend I shall install this baby on the tractor.
Left Cover, Float section, 4-way 3-pos section, Right cover w/PB, Adjustable Relief, PB sleeve and Handles.
My budget allowed for only 2 work sections (for now).
Assembly was quite basic.
Then came the masking,
followed by painting MF Industrial yellow.
Next weekend I shall install this baby on the tractor.
J_J
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- Joined
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- JACKSONVILLE, FL
- Tractor
- Power-Trac 1445, KUBOTA B-9200HST
Did you torque the connecting rods as they directed?
Do not tighten the valve to the frame to tight.
Do not tighten the valve to the frame to tight.
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Fergy
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The specified torque seemed excessive,
I torqued the studs at 25 ft lbs, figured I could always tighten a bit more if I ran into problems.
I will tighten about the same when I attach the valve to the tractor.