You'll like it even more once that hydraulic top link shows up! You'll be able to angle the top hook and pick up an implement in seconds. When picking up an implement, you can leave the locking handles down if the implement has enough weight, which means that you don't have to get out of the cab to engage the locks i.e. don't need to put the locking handles down.
I can't wait to try the toplink. Wound up getting it for $127.00 after discounts and points when the new stock arrived. Hope it works good being so cheap with hoses and qiuck connects. The stump grinder pto needs to be set to 17 degree universal angles so have to come up with some kind of gauge for repeatability.
.would it have been better to mount the top link cylinder where the lines/fittings would be on the top instead of the bottom ?, this way it would give you more room for the lines.Top link fit on with a little grinding. Bushing was a little wide for the mount so had to grind about 1/16" off it. No leaks and works. If I try to extend it full speed it's a little jumpy. Go slow and it's smooth so seems like the lock doesn't like fast. Mounted it with the lock block down then looped the hoses over the top that keeps them easy to plug and out of the way. I'm happy so far, wish it would dry out enough so I can try it. More rain and snow on the way
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There are orifice fittings that help control the speed of the movement. Looks like you would need to install at the tractor end between the hose and the coupler.
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I tried that first and found the hoses hard to plug in plus the lock block was vulnerable. This works best for me but it is easy to flip also.
Thanks, I will look into them. Mine has straight threads and copper gaskets so I'll have to find what thread I need. It's definitely to fast if I don't just feather the valve.There are orifice fittings that help control the speed of the movement. Looks like you would need to install at the tractor end between the hose and the coupler.
Here is a link to a vendor member site for examples
Hydraulic Flow Restrictors - BoltOnHooks LLC
That copper gasket USUALLY indicates the BSPP threads (also known as DIN G threads). They will be sized in fractions of an inch and by a dash number. This chart should help you determine if that is what you’re dealing with. Just note the male thread diameter is NOT the size!
From what I could find it's something called G 1/2 on the quick connect end of the hose.
Are you wanting to install them directly into the valve body (between the vale and coupler half) or on the hose (between the hose end and the coupler half)? I guess either would work but if attached to the valve body they would be in anything’s circuit that is attached to the couplers. If on the hoses then they get removed when you disconnect the top link.
I really don't know. Was thinking between the hose and quick connects. Other option I am thinking about is if I can find another set of those hollow bolts and copper gaskets that attach the hose to the lock block, maybe I could weld one of the holes and see if just one cross hole would slow it some. Would be nice if those bolts were available with smaller holes. For now it will stay as it it is because to many other things to do as we thaw out.
G 1/2 is another term for 1/2 BSPP as PF is the same as well.
