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As the subject line says my G2460 mower started fouing #3 plug - looks like its oil, Replace the plug and it runs great for a few minutes then fouls again. Starts easily with or without the fouled plug. Anybody had this problem and was it as simple as a bad valve stem seal? I am not in a...

Kubota is not keeping valve prices down. Just the opposite. This 3 spool loader valve sells for 1/5th the cost of a 2 spool Kubota valve. Dan

The backhoe has two lines, one in and one out. The third function will also have two hoses, one in amd one out. Dan

Except that diagram does not show a control vakve with inlet pressure relief, and separate power beyond and tank returns which is what you would need. Dan

Yes, there is a very big con - it simply wont work. You need three individual hose connections.: Pump side of pressure line to P port on valve PB port on valve back to other side of pressure line T port on valve to tractor sump - commonly via the filler cap Dan

Thats the idea but theres probably a better location further to the rear. Keep in mind the tube is probably metric. Dan

That last post is too munged to use the REPLY option o_O If the tractor has an outlet block use it. You will need the OEM conversion cover for connecting the hoses. If it does not have an outlet block cut the pressure line and add two compression fittings for connecting the hoses. Dan

Its not too much pressure. If its not sonething pulling on the plugs I would suspect the couplers are not fully connected. Are you sure the plugs are compatible with the female halves? Dan

If fully coupled excessive hydraulic pressure should not cause a disconnect. Those couplers can handle considerably more than the tractor can produce My first thought is those couplers are a breakaway type and will disconnect if the male tips get pulled outward. Make sure you have enough...

Common problem - just bend it back. A $0.00 repair. Dan

It is internal - just a poppet valve teed off the pressure side of the pidton. Having seen several reports like yours I think the issue is bad casting design and/or owners putting excessive overhanging load on the 3pt generating spikes to large for the design to handle. Dan

If you have return flow from the valve when a spool is shifted the pump is supplying oil to the valve. That oil can only come via two paths: As return oil from a cylinder that is being extended or retracted. If the loader isn"t moving your flow is not taking thst path. As over pressure relief...

Thats exactly the scenario Russell is talking about. Hydraulic pressure in that cylinder is holding the rake up and as you move around over rough ground it bounces generating pressure spikes in the cylinder. The pressure safety valve in the cylinder is supposed to prevent the spikes from over...

It serms to be a common failure. Some possibilities: Overloaded 3pt Defective safety valve Defective casting Dan