Tractor Split - Disconnections

[Zebrafive]

BTW,no hose pinching,that will ruin hose and still not hold back the pressure.

I was going to say the same.

 

[Zebrafive]

Can you take it to a shop that does A/C work and have them pull the Freon, break and cap the lines? Then you're finished have them vacuum, leak test and refill the system.

 

[mmranch]

Thanks for all the ideas!

My tractor might have the AC quick disconnects. In the disconnect zone, where the bracket holds the lines, there's a bunch of fittings. They don't look exactly like the hydraulic disconnects with the knurled releases, but they might be some kind of quick disconnect. I will look more closely when I get out to the shop. If I do have quick releases... at the point of disconnect, can I expect a pressure release like hooking up to the air compressor?

Unfortunately, I don't have the truck and trailer to transport my tractor to town. I probably can hire someone to do it but we are heading into winter here, and by the time I get the project done no one will come up my mountain to transport. But next summer I could get someone to do it.

Thanks again.

 

[metalbender]

Highly doubt they are disconnects that hold pressure. The norm for years has been a couple of O rings on a fitting that mates with a female end having a garter spring lock. Have dealt with those leaking for a lot of years, upgraded rings were available. Diffent sizes of removal tools are easily obtained. A couple of pics would be helpful. Manufacturers prob still use them as they are the quickest, fool proof method for assembly.

 

[mmranch]

Here's a picture (not very good) of the AC disconnect zone.



I still have to look more closely and see if they are quick disconnects.

Thanks!

 

[metalbender]

Don't look like push together type in that pic.

 

[jaxs]

Only one of the "lots more" I alluded to in a previous post. If and when you find system must be opened,we can talk more before wadeing in. Quick,slow or skinned knuckles type,wear eye protection and gloves while disconnecting them. Liquid refrigerant can burn worse than steam.

 

[mmranch]

The AC connections were not quick disconnects. But I was able to unbolt the entire AC system and hang it on the cab without emptying the system so as long as it doesn't leak out... I should be able to reinstall and still have the refridgerant intact.


On the hydraulic steering hoses. These are just another hydraulic hose and should be handled accordingly, correct? Carefully bleed off pressure and drain and disconnect?

Thanks!

 

[Zebrafive]

The AC connections were not quick disconnects. But I was able to unbolt the entire AC system and hang it on the cab without emptying the system so as long as it doesn't leak out... I should be able to reinstall and still have the refridgerant intact.


On the hydraulic steering hoses. These are just another hydraulic hose and should be handled accordingly, correct? Carefully bleed off pressure and drain and disconnect?

Thanks!

Yes for the hydraulic hoses. Also cap both sides of any connection you open.

 

[mmranch]

Just drained the hydraulic fluid. The main drain plug (square plug head) has been leaking slightly (since sometime after the last fluid change) which has been making the bottom of the transmission wet in this area. In the past, I believe I used some teflon tape on the plug to seal it but when removing the plug this time there were no remnants of tape that I could see.

What do others use to seal the drain plug? Teflon tape? RTV?

Definitely want to stop the leaking.

Thanks!