N2DFire
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It appears tube 38 in the Bobcat parts catalog is what your referring to. If there is room would replacing the single banjo bolt with a double one work to get supply? Then I would need another double banjo bolt for line 33 which I assume is the return line?
Thanks for any thoughts.
38 is right on the money in that this is the leg of the hydraulic circuit you need to break to put your 3rd function in.
33 is the Pressure in from the hydraulic pump to the loader valve.
The hydraulic systems on these tractors are in series. pump -> loader valve -> through the rear end -> rear remotes -> 3pt -> return to tank -> back to pump
Your suggestion of a double banjo bolt would create a parallel path and, while I'm no expert, generally speaking with these systems - my understanding is that's bad.
Dennis - is there a valve that you know of that will fit without cutting the tube either at the front or the back. My ability to cut something and put it back together is nill, and I believe this tube see max hyd pressure, correct?
The simplest way is rather than cut that tube is to replace it with rubber hoses & fittings that bolt right in and put the valve in the middle.
Take some time to go read this thread. I have done exactly what you are looking to do and, while it's neither the best or only way to do it, I think it will answer a lot of your questions.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/customization/358086-kioti-ck-35-3rd-function.html