Well fudge, Broken Spool

[LindenBruce]

I got the tractor brand new last summer and it has 68 total hours on the clock as it sits. I have repaired Walvoil valves before with single spool replacements. Parts are available. It won't cost me a penny, except maybe in labor. My labor. I'm hoping the dealer I bought it from will send a Tech out to fix it, But, they are a 3+ hours drive away so keeping my fingers crossed on that part. Like I said though in my opening post it broke on a Saturday evening, so the dealer hasn't event gotten my email about the issue yet. I, in now way, am making a complaint about the dealer or the product, just making a statement about the defective spool. Stuff breaks. It happens. It's just crazy THAT part broke like it did. Very rare. B.

 

[ptsg]

The joystick leverage of the longer lever can put a lot of tension on those parts. Maybe an extra bump while moving the tractor and moving the lever could be too much.

On the Rexroth valve I got for my loader, I found interesting that they had threaded the end of the spool and the ends are basically interchangeable for either other styles or just replacements.

 

[LindenBruce]

Yep, I have seen those styles of spool as well. I know this spool has to come out from the bottom, which means removing the valve assembly and laying it over with the hoses still connected. Pull the cap off and slide out the damaged spool. Should not take too long to do. B.

 

[Aquamoose]

Someone here added a valve to the middle of the stack to run a thumb.

I remembered too. Although I wished I bookmarked his post.

 

[LindenBruce]

That would be nice to find that thread. I want to add a hydraulic auger to my backhoe stinger and will need to add another valve.
My dealer is ordering a new spool under warranty and having it drop shipped to me. I will then swap it out and send the damaged one to them.
This is the bad thing about buying from a dealer a good drive away. I have to take the tractor to them for warranty work or do it myself. At least I have the know how to do the work. B.

 

[LindenBruce]

Well, my dealer busted their butts to get me the new spool ASAP. They had it on Thursday and I got it yesterday (Friday). Dropped the valve assembly today and pulled the bottom cap. Slide out the old spool easy peasy. Went to slide in the new spool and it was a no-go. No matter how I held my mouth, it was not going to go in. Out came a micrometer. The spool was .0015" bigger than the old one. CRAP!!! Sent an email to my dealer to advise on the problem. Now to wait. Another weekend without the old girl all the while the ground dries and hardens to granite. Darn. B.

 

[K5lwq]

Is it the same otherwise? If so you could take it and the old one to a machine shop and have them turn it down to the correct size.

 

[Tinhack]

Maybe you should lay-off the Wheaties.

 

[Wakey]

When things go this sideways, I try to laugh it off.

Sometimes you have to laugh loudly..

It works though.

 

[LindenBruce]

It's IS the same other wise. BUT, since it's under warranty I'm not modding anything. Because if I do and it breaks, I bought it. I just have to wait for my dealer to respond.

Maybe you should lay-off the Wheaties.

Oh SNAP. What's the fun in that (LOL).