orangeverythingtomatch
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Nothing special about that hose.The real part at Messicks is only $50......
Except that would not be the long (3") drop provided by thr FJX90L hose end.Or, since TheOldHokie has cracked the code, you could buy from Surplus Center
931-2224 24" 3/8 #8 JIC swivel each end $11.95
9-65 0-8-8 90 deg #8 JIC fem swivel x #8 JIC male adapter $3.15
Total $15.10 + tax & shipping
That is the reason to buy the hose from "TheOldHokie" for $33 or Messicks for $50. Keep in mind you will be paying shipping no matter who you order from. My guess is that "TheOldHokie" will charge you less for shipping than Messicks based on how they charge for shipping as reported by others on this forum in the past.Except that would not be the long (3") drop provided by thr FJX90L hose end.
A long bent tube elbow would get you the drop but Surplus Center does not sell them
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Details• Swivel Nut BENT TUBE Elbow LONG• MJ x FJX 90° BENT TUBE LONG• 1st) 1/2" Male 37° JIC Flare (3/4 - 16 Thread)• 2nd) 1/2" Female JIC Swivel (3/4 - 16 Thread)• Steel Bent Tube• RoHS Compliant CR6 Free (Clear Zinc Trivalent) Plating• PCC World-Class Quality Process• Made to SAE J514 Rules -...www.pressureconnections.com
Dan
TheOldHokie ships most things USPS and is a big fan of their Priority Mail flat rate boxes.That is the reason to buy the hose from "TheOldHokie" for $33 or Messicks for $50. Keep in mind you will be paying shipping no matter who you order from. My guess is that "TheOldHokie" will charge you less for shipping than Messicks based on how they charge for shipping as reported by others on this forum in the past.
That tube elbow is in fact a standard hose end fitting commonly used to gain vertical clearance. They are available in at least three drop lengths - standard, medium, and long. The 3" drop shown in the Messicks picture is the long version - industry number FJX90L i keep all three lengths on hand in 06-06, 06-08, and 08-08 sizes. About 10 minutes to make one.The picture on Messicks site shows one end had a long section of small steel tubing bent as a long,thin elbow. Not a 'normal' hydraulic hose with a 90* ftg on the end.
I'm assuming it's made that way to fit into a 'tight' space ?
The best shipping rate from Messick's is always USPS,........ if the item meets USPS shipping requirements.That is the reason to buy the hose from "TheOldHokie" for $33 or Messicks for $50. Keep in mind you will be paying shipping no matter who you order from. My guess is that "TheOldHokie" will charge you less for shipping than Messicks based on how they charge for shipping as reported by others on this forum in the past.
I am 45 miles from Messicks and I buy things on a regular basis but their shipping charges are pretty high. Their UPS shipping to me on that hose is $30. I did not call and ask for a USPS price but I am confident it will be more than the $15 USPS retail price.The best shipping rate from Messick's is always USPS,........ if the item meets USPS shipping requirements.
You MUST specifically ask Messick's for USPS shipping though!
Neither is cheap. but most of us are not 45 miles from Messick's either.I am 45 miles from Messicks and I buy things on a regular basis but their shipping charges are pretty high. Their UPS shipping to me on that hose is $30. I did not call and ask for a USPS price but I am confident it will be more than the $15 USPS retail price.
Dan
My point is Messicks will add a significant amount to the $15 the USPS wants. They have to cover the cost of their shipping supplies and labor. They are also fond of putting small parts in large boxes....Neither is cheap. but most of us are not 45 miles from Messick's either.
A $15 USPS charge is 1/2 of a $30 UPS charge!
Dan, I wish I was aware of your hose fabrication last winter. I needed a hose like you picture here except 1/2" and about the same length. This was for my old Case 730, line going to 3 pt. quick connect.That tube elbow is in fact a standard hose end fitting commonly used to gain vertical clearance. They are available in at least three drop lengths - standard, medium, and long. The 3" drop shown in the Messicks picture is the long version - industry number FJX90L i keep all three lengths on hand in 06-06, 06-08, and 08-08 sizes. About 10 minutes to make one.
Dan
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What you describe, has not been my experience with Messick's using USPS.My point is Messicks will add a significant amount to the $15 the USPS wants. They have to cover the cost of their shipping supplies and labor. They are also fond of putting small parts in large boxes....
Dan
Yes rhey are accomodating and because of my proximity I often get my orders next day.What you describe, has not been my experience with Messick's using USPS.
I live 450 miles away, and use Messick's as my Ford and Kubota parts source.
I find them to be VERY accommodating!
I really do not know how they charge their USPS shipping.Yes rhey are accomodating and because of my proximity I often get my orders next day.
I bought my last tractor from them because tjey had it in stock andcat a better price than the other dealers that wanted more and did not have it in stock.
They have an excellent online parts system with actual PICTURES that I visit multiple times per day.
But here is a simple question. Do they charge you USPS retail shipping cost with nothing added to it? Because if they do I want to know why I dont get that deal.
Dan
They mark all of the shipping rates up to cover their in house overhead Thats why their shipping is higher than most. USPS just happens to start out cheaper than UPS and Fedex especially if the package hss to travel any distance.....I really do not know how they charge their USPS shipping.
What I do know, is that their USPS charge is always WAY LESS then their UPS charge would be to me.
Actually, they're pretty common so you can stack lines. As a matter of fact, there are three on my loader valve, which is why I was disappointed in myself not noticing TOH's selection.The picture on Messicks site shows one end had a long section of small steel tubing bent as a long,thin elbow. Not a 'normal' hydraulic hose with a 90* ftg on the end.
I'm assuming it's made that way to fit into a 'tight' space ?