Backhoe Unable to reattach backhoe

[radrock]

Thanks for the suggestions and information everyone! I am happy to report that I tried again a few minutes ago and was able to reconnect it now that it has cooled off a bit and the hoe is in the shade.

Thanks again!

Yup. I had this same problem re attaching the FEL. Got tired of messing with it and when the sun went down hooked it right up. I'll leave mine in the garage next time. ;-)

 

[JoeBuyer]

Yup. I had this same problem re attaching the FEL. Got tired of messing with it and when the sun went down hooked it right up. I'll leave mine in the garage next time. ;-)

Look for a pressure relieve vent, mine has a little petcock valve.

 

[swick1]

Its really not a big deal to push the male quick disconnect's ball bearing against a flat surface to make it bleed. You don't even need a rag though I recommend one. Close your eyes!

 

[radrock]

Its really not a big deal to push the male quick disconnect's ball bearing against a flat surface to make it bleed. You don't even need a rag though I recommend one. Close your eyes!

You are right. All of my male quick disconnects are tractor mounted. My problem was from the female ends on the FEL. I had left it in the sun on a very hot day. I usually take it off in the garage. It made it very difficult to put back on until I went out after sundown.

 

[ray66v]

Mine is the original 2 hose system. I can unscrew the end of one hose, and bleed off the pressure.

I probably would make a hose to connect between them to act as an expansion tank, if I took the hoe off more often.

There are also connect under pressure quick connects available.

 

[irvingj]

"Also you do know you do not have to pull back on the collar on the female quick connect? The collar can be pushed toward the connection instead of pulling making it easier to connect."

Wow. So simple. Learn somethin' new every day! Yes, I knew that the collar could move both ways, but it never occurred to me that you could actually connect them like that! Always have to fight with the BH hoses, which are not "anchored" to anything, while wishing I had a third hand!!

Thanks, Doug, I'll try that real soon!

Walt

 

[PineRidge]

Still remember the 1st time the BH on the New Holland refused to mate. I messed with the connectors until I was blue in the face, then called the dealer. He came right out and showed me how to tap the connectors with a hammer to relieve the pressure.

After that incident I took a copper cap and short piece of copper and soldered them together. Now I just slide the simple gadget over the end of the hydraulic connector before rapping it with a hammer. The soft copper protects the coupling face and the hydraulic oil is directed away from your face.

 

[JDGREEN4ME]

Still remember the 1st time the BH on the New Holland refused to mate. I messed with the connectors until I was blue in the face, then called the dealer. He came right out and showed me how to tap the connectors with a hammer to relieve the pressure.

After that incident I took a copper cap and short piece of copper and soldered them together. Now I just slide the simple gadget over the end of the hydraulic connector before rapping it with a hammer. The soft copper protects the coupling face and the hydraulic oil is directed away from your face.

That is a great idea! :thumbsup:

 

[PineRidge]

That is a great idea! :thumbsup:

Thanks! I believe a lot of good ideas seem to be the simplest ones.