TC 33D hydro problem alert

sherpa · Dec 19, 2004

No, the engine was not running. I checked them to see if they have ever leaked. There was no sign that they have ever leaked. I will watch them often when I start using my tractor again.
Sherpa

MikePA · Dec 19, 2004

You have to check them when the tractor is running so the hoses are under pressure. That's when it's easiest to see if they are starting to crack. Mine looked fine when the engine was off.

sherpa · Dec 19, 2004

OK, I see what you are saying now. I will get it hot and take a look again. I would think that you could buy better hose from an auto parts supply house somewhere?
sherpa

DocHeb · Dec 20, 2004

The problem is that these hoses are high pressure hydraulic hoses. It would be easy enough to replace if the hose was straight, but the 90 degree turn will kink hydraulic hose.

The best suggestion I've seen is to put a series of nylon cable ties around the hose, preventing expansion.

djradz · Dec 20, 2004

How about wrapping the hose with fiber-reinforced packaging tape. The tape is narrow enough to wrap the right-angle hoses without to much creasing of the tape and that stuff is virtually unbreakeable. The 3/4" wide version should work very well.

sherpa · Dec 20, 2004

There is a place that I buy my hydraulic hoses from, he custom makes each hose with ends while I wait, I bet he has something.
sherpa

MikePA · Dec 20, 2004

I bet he has something. 
If he does, let us know. /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

Soundguy · Dec 20, 2004

( straight, but the 90 degree turn will kink hydraulic hose.
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This isn't a hydro.. or a boomer.. but I just looked under the front nose-hood of my NH 7610s, and it has an oil cooler as well. Instead of right angle bends, the dealer installed longer hoses, and makes a coil if you will.. so the right angle turn is made up with a 'loop' of hose. Seems to be working good. Hose looks to be pretty stiff.. at least 2 wire.

Soundguy

MikePA · Dec 20, 2004

Instead of right angle bends, the dealer installed longer hoses, and makes a coil if you will.. so the right angle turn is made up with a 'loop' of hose. 
I think murph (thcri) did this until he could get the 90 degree hoses from his NH dealer. Perhaps this is a better solution.