Where to connect hydraulic lines

[RNG]

I have a '62 Ford 2000 that I'm building / modifying a pickup snowplow for. Does anyone know where I should connect the pressure and return lines from the control valve? Thanks for the great site; I wish I would have found it sooner.

 

[kennyd]

Welcome to TBN

I am not very good on the older stuff but will try to help...

Does your machine have a external pump with lines that go back toward the 3PH (3 point hitch)?

 

[RNG]

The pump is mounted on the right side of the engine and has a cast tube that comes out of the bottom of the pump (inlet and outlet) and bolts to the bottom front of the trans. The only possible outlets are on the top cover (right below the seat) and another way down on the right side under the running board. I've been told those are both pressure. Someone suggested drilling and tapping the fill cap for the return. Maybe tomorrow I can post pictures if I don't figure it out by then.

 

[john_bud]

FOrd made a remote control kit that mounted on the lift cover under the seat. You can find them on Ebay and other places.

jb

 

[jinman]

Go to this site and look at item number 56 on the illustration. This is the accessory plate you need to attach a hydraulic accessory. Scroll back/up to page 34/35 and the accessory plate is described.

 

[RNG]

Thats a little different than mine but pretty close. I'm pretty sure I can get pressure off the top of the plate (I'll check with a pressure gauge first) but it's the return line that has me wondering. Also, what size return line should I use? Thanks so much for the input so far.

 

[Soundguy]

You can remove the pipe plug in the small option cover on the hyd top cover and get pressure there by lifting the 3pt control AND chaining your 3pt lift arms to the axles.. run that pressure to your open center spool for your snowplow.. run the return line to the fill port.. just drill and tap / weld / braze the fill cap for a fitting with a hose barb..

You loose use o fthe 3pt this way.. but it's the cheap and easy method... any time 3pt lift control is up.. fluid is going to your snowplow valve. I have powered SA / trip dump loaders this way..

Another way is to get a sandwhich adapter plate.. slap it between the option cover and top cover.. it has a in / out port on it... run those to your open center power beyond capable spool valve for the snow plow.

And the best option.. also the most spendy.. is to find the top cover spool valve like JB said... they are plentiful..tisco makes a single and dual.. and there are plenty of leftover fomoco valves out there.. either single or dual will do you.. as you can use the single to power your existing valve if needed... this is the most common way to tap the 4gpm pump on the side of the engine..

soundguy

 

[RNG]

Another way is to get a sandwhich adapter plate.. slap it between the option cover and top cover.. it has a in / out port on it... run those to your open center power beyond capable spool valve for the snow plow.

This sounds like the best option for me. Where does one find one of these sandwich adapter plates?

I was going to go with what you suggested first (I bought the 3/8 pipe tap and all the fittings today) but didn't know I would lose the 3 point. I have a back blade I plan on using as well.

 

[Soundguy]

This sounds like the best option for me. Where does one find one of these sandwich adapter plates?

I was going to go with what you suggested first (I bought the 3/8 pipe tap and all the fittings today) but didn't know I would lose the 3 point. I have a back blade I plan on using as well.

http://www.ytmag.com/store/parts/pics/HV4902_sml.jpg

Discount Tractor Parts and Manuals for Older and Antique Tractors

Hydraulic Adapter Kit - Adapter plate kit. Contains 1-HV4901 adapter plate, mounting cap screws, o-rings and mounting instructions. For 2000, 230, 231, 233, 234, 2600, 3000, 333, 334, 335, 340, 3600, 4000, 420, 445, 4600, 5000, 500, 515, 530, 532, 535, 545, 5600, 600, 6600, 700, 800, 900, (Part No: HV4902)

 

[RNG]

Well I bought the adapter plate and hooked everything up and it works like a charm. Now the only thing missing is snow. Thanks for the replies. One more question; if i decide to unhook the valve when i dismount the plow, do i plug the in/out ports on the sandwich adapter plate or do i need to keep the flow there?

 

[wedge40]

Well I bought the adapter plate and hooked everything up and it works like a charm. Now the only thing missing is snow. Thanks for the replies. One more question; if i decide to unhook the valve when i dismount the plow, do i plug the in/out ports on the sandwich adapter plate or do i need to keep the flow there?

I believe when the input and output hoses from the plate are not being used, you have to connect them together, other wise the 3pt wont work. I'm not sure if it would cause any damage to the pump though. I have one of those plates to run my FEL and it works great. I haven't taken the FEL since i bought it, but have it burned in my mind that if I do I have to plug those two ports together.. They are pretty adamant about that in the instructions.

Wedge

 

[Soundguy]

Well I bought the adapter plate and hooked everything up and it works like a charm. Now the only thing missing is snow. Thanks for the replies. One more question; if i decide to unhook the valve when i dismount the plow, do i plug the in/out ports on the sandwich adapter plate or do i need to keep the flow there?

The sandwhich plate must have flow thru.. so ports in and out tied.

soundguy

 

[Soundguy]

I believe when the input and output hoses from the plate are not being used, you have to connect them together, other wise the 3pt wont work. I'm not sure if it would cause any damage to the pump though. I have one of those plates to run my FEL and it works great. I haven't taken the FEL since i bought it, but have it burned in my mind that if I do I have to plug those two ports together.. They are pretty adamant about that in the instructions.

Wedge

Yep.. or the pump runs in constant relief and no hyds to the 3pt...

soundguy

 

[RNG]

OK that makes sense. I'll probably just take the whole thing (plate and all) off at the end of winter. Thanks for all the help.

I got to actually plow snow yesterday with it (about 6") and it worked really good. I'm just waiting now for some real snow to see how it does

 

[cleatus]

If you use QC's on the plate you could make up a short hose to use when plow is off tractor.