BX2200 BXpanded pressure tester issue

[jimz49]

Where did you connect the gauge? Was it at the middle line in your picture? How was the FEL used to run the test? Your question about the fitting prompted me to go look at my setup before I answered and I realized then that my fittings are different than yours. They're male fittings on the tractor, not female. And they're smaller than the one with the gauge. I didn't buy the tractor new, so it's possible my fitting were changed at some point. I guess I'll have to buy the proper size fitting to fit the fitting on the tractor.

 

[TheOldHokie]

View attachment 101251 View attachment 101252 Where did you connect the gauge? Was it at the middle line in your picture? How was the FEL used to run the test? Your question about the fitting prompted me to go look at my setup before I answered and I realized then that my fittings are different than yours. They're male fittings on the tractor, not female. And they're smaller than the one with the gauge. I didn't buy the tractor new, so it's possible my fitting were changed at some point. I guess I'll have to buy the proper size fitting to fit the fitting on the tractor.

Look at the female coupler on the hose. There should be a part number printed or etched on it.

Dan

 

[jimz49]

Well, I got it sorted. As luck would have it, the male fitting provided with the gauge fit the female connection on the back of my tractor that goes to the backhoe. I let the tractor warm up, ran it around the yard for a while and then checked the pressure. The reading was 1650psi at full throttle. I plan to check it again before I make any adjustments, but it seems I need to add some shims to up the pressure. Thanks for the help.

 

[TheOldHokie]

Well, I got it sorted. As luck would have it, the male fitting provided with the gauge fit the female connection on the back of my tractor that goes to the backhoe. I let the tractor warm up, ran it around the yard for a while and then checked the pressure. The reading was 1650psi at full throttle. I plan to check it again before I make any adjustments, but it seems I need to add some shims to up the pressure. Thanks for the help.

Loader and backhoe on or off? If the loader or backhoe valve is in the circuit you have as many as three relief valves to consider.

Dan

 

[jimz49]

both off.

 

[TheOldHokie]

both off.

In that case you are reading the main tractor relief.

Dan

 

[jimz49]

Is that the correct way to do it?

 

[TheOldHokie]

Is that the correct way to do it?

Yes - thst is what you want to know. If you had the backhoe or loader connected you would not know which of the three reliefs you are reading.

Dan

 

[jimz49]

Okay. Thanks for clearing that up for me.

 

[jimz49]

One last question. The paperwork that came with the gauge said the correct pressure relief is 1778psi. Should I try for approximately that number, or should I set it at 1750 or 1800psi?

 

[TheOldHokie]

One last question. The paperwork that came with the gauge said the correct pressure relief is 1778psi. Should I try for approximately that number, or should I set it at 1750 or 1800psi?

You wont have a lot of choice. Add shims until you get something in between and call it good.

Dan

 

[jimz49]

Dan, thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. Jim

 

[TheOldHokie]

Dan, thanks for all your help. I really appreciate it. Jim

I could niot find a workshop manual for the 2230 but most of the other BX models seem to be 1780-1840 so 1800 PSI strikes me as a good round target.

EDIT

Correction - BX2200 relief setting 1778 - 1849. I still like that 1800 PSI target.

I will aslo add that if you add shims and it does not go up it means the pump is getting weak,

Dan