toplink cylinder

[navycut]

Thanks to everyone for their input.I,m trying to learn how to use the posting.I am much better @ building something for the tractor that using the computer.

R L P

 

[MadReferee]

Mad,I did,nt measure the extended length but the retracted length is 21".

As long as the extended length is close you will not have any problems.

However, if I were you I would wait until February when CCM will have the good cylinders with check valves. It will be well worth the wait since the check valves will prevent drifting/leakdown of the top link cylinder. Some cylinders drift more than others so it's like a crap shoot as to what yours will do. Waiting a few weeks and spending a few dollars more will be worth it in the long run, just ask anyone who has cylinders with check valves. Oh, and use 1/4" hoses as they will have just the right amount of restriction to allow you to feather the TL.

 

[IslandTractor]

Yes, I have a set of rear remotes. Which connectors you need depends on the connectors on the tractor. I am not certain but there seem to be at least a couple of different styles. Mine I recall are Pioneer but even they make different styles.

I presume you already have rear remotes on the tractor. Perhaps your dealer knows which type of quick connector they used.

Alternatively you can look on some of the on line catalogs to see if you can recognize the style. (I'll look for a URL and edit this post if I can find one)

 

[navycut]

Mad, I called CCM Fri and the guy told me he did,nt know when he would have the cylinders,sometime in 2007.I thought that was a very vague answer.

 

[navycut]

Island,I just ordered the remote kit from Rick Wallace,I don,t have it yet.

 

[IslandTractor]

Island,I just ordered the remote kit from Rick Wallace,I don,t have it yet.

Call him quick and order the fittings and hoses to run to the toplink as well. He has the capability of making up hydraulic hoses in any length and stocks all the appropriate fittings.

 

[MadReferee]

Mad, I called CCM Fri and the guy told me he did,nt know when he would have the cylinders,sometime in 2007.I thought that was a very vague answer.

See the post by CCI in the thread right HERE. I am only repeating what he said.

 

[navycut]

Thanks Mad and Island,I called Amy and she said she will have Rick call me.The strange thing was I asked Rick about the Cyl. hose and fittings that I might need but he did,nt say a word about making the hoses or that he had the fittings.Must have had something else on his mind.

 

[IslandTractor]

Navy, Rick may have held off as you don't know the fitting size on the toplink cylinder yet. I presume it will be SAE three eights or half inch or something like that but he would need to know that before he can make up hoses for you. The vendor for the toplink cylinder should be able to give you that information and you can then pass it on to Rick. He will make up two hoses (specify 1/4 inch as others have noted) with a matching quick coupler male fitting on one end and a standard SAE ?female fitting on the other. He knows his business so don't take what I have written literally and he'll prompt you for the information he needs.

 

[TwinWillows]

IF you want a Top cylinder with double pilot checks you might try contacting Little Tractor in Metropolis Il. He had several on his shelf the last time I was there. I have no idea what the cost would be for the size you need but he's always been reasonable for things I've needed. Good luck.