BX2380 are the hardlines below the 'quick tach' hydraulic manifold 1/2" NPT or 1/2" JIC?

[twotall88]

I'm replacing the fittings in the manifold block for the front loader quick attach "quicktach" and the hard line looks like it is JIC but not really and the Kubota cartridge appears to be 1/2" NPT?

 

[imnukensc]

I know the upper female couplers are 1/4 NPT and require a 3/8 JIC to 1/4 NPT adapter if you are replacing the manifold with individual couplers. I'm not positive, but I think the bottom male couplers are 1/4 NPT.

 

[twotall88]

I know the upper female couplers are 1/4 NPT and require a 3/8 JIC to 1/4 NPT adapter if you are replacing the manifold with individual couplers. I'm not positive, but I think the bottom male couplers are 1/4 NPT.

The upper (FEL side) are actually 3/8" JIC to 1/2" ORFS (might be 1/4") into the spring loaded cartridge. I had it apart yesterday, what is 1/4" NPT is the female quick connects that everyone suggests using requiring the 3/8" JIC to 1/4" NPT adaptor.

The lower side is completely different with the hardline screwing directly into the $70 cartridge which makes it a major pain to unscrew.