Valve Selection for Rear Remotes

[kennyd]

Good deal JD, but I don't think you will need the selector valve...just put some QD's on the OUT port of the new valve so you can "plug" the backhoe into the loop.

The location looks great...bring it over here anytime and I will help you with the bracket

 

[jdfire]

Hi Kenny,

Thank you for your input. Your insight is always appreciated!!

The reason I thought I needed a selector is because currently when I hook up the backhoe (subframe style) I unplug the FEL PB line from the manifold on the side of the tractor that feeds the 3pt system and connect it to the input line coming forward from the backhoe. This disables the 3pt system (which I believe is downstream from the FEL) while the backhoe is attached. When dismounting the backhoe, the PB line is disconnected from the BH input line and reconnected to the manifold, which re-enables the 3pt.

The first photo shows the PB line connected to the BH line and the second photo shows the PB line reconnected to the manifold.

In the new installation I am treating (hopefully correctly) the PB coming from the new valve in a similar fashion but just using a selector instead of disconnecting/reconnecting lines. One output side of the selector would be a QD for the BH to hook to and the other output would be plumbed to the manifold. Position the selector in one position and the backhoe is powered, move it to the other position and the 3pt is powered.

Just to summarize my plumbing plan for the new valve (disregarding work lines for the moment) I am planning on going from the FEL's existing PB to the new valve IN. The new valve's OUT would be returned to the tank and the new valve's PB would be connected to the selector (in effect, the BH or 3pt).

Make sense or am I way out in left field?

Thanks again.

 

[kennyd]

Thinking...

Have to run out-will reply later

 

[kennyd]

OK JD I am back...

I understand what you are doing, and it will work just fine. I was just thinking you could eliminate the extra valve but possibly not as I am not familiar with your machine. But what you propose is certainly well thought out and acceptable.

 

[jdfire]

Thanks Kenny. I appreciate your feedback. Now I just have to wait for my package to arrive from Discount Hydraulics! Have a great night.

Dave

 

[3RRL]

Good job Dave,
In the long run, although QD's like Kenny first suggested would save you the cost of another valve, switching the selector valve will be a lot easier and less stress than having to disconnect and reconnect them. Sometimes they can be fussy to get back together. It might be another expense, but IMHO, well worth it.
Like Kenny, I always try to be as frugal as possible.
But time and effort saving additions like that quickly make up for the cost. At least that's what I tell my wife.
Good luck and let us know when you get your stuff together.
Rob-

 

[jdfire]

After reading JJ's recent post regarding Hydraulic Fluid Injury in the Safety section, I'm having second thoughts about the location for my new remote valve. As planned, all the hydraulic connections to the valve will be right by my shoulder. Am I being paranoid or should I look for another location?

 

[kennyd]

After reading JJ's recent post regarding Hydraulic Fluid Injury in the Safety section, I'm having second thoughts about the location for my new remote valve. As planned, all the hydraulic connections to the valve will be right by my shoulder. Am I being paranoid or should I look for another location?

Just cover all the hoses with protective sleeving-leave it a little long, then pull it up over the fittings and secure with a Ty-wrap...

 

[jdfire]

Well, I finally got my valve and rear remotes installed! Took a little longer than expected, had to change plans a couple times, you know ... typical project. After I received my valve I decided on a mounting location so that I could then figure out where I was going to run all the hoses.

Pictures 1 and 2: Made a bracket that would wrap around the ROPS so the safety police wouldn't get me for making any modifications.

After deciding on a valve location I ordered all the fittings and hose from DHH. While waiting for the parts to arrive I think my tractor shrunk because after the parts arrived and I started laying everything out like I had planned in my head, there wasn't as much room as I had imagined. I was originally going to run 1/4" hose from the valve to my quick disconnects but found it was easier to just mount the quick disconnects to the valve. They are still close to the back of the tractor and should work okay.

Pictures 3 and 4 show the valve mounted to the ROPS.

To be continued ...

 

[kennyd]

Nice work so far JDF