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  1. TheOldHokie

    L235 w/bf400 loader hydraulic hookup

    The lines for my B1630 of the same vintage were still available and not horribly priced ($80 each). But they are just standard tube - cut out the bad section and put in a length of new line using JIC flare nuts and unions. If you can't do JIC flares use a flareless tube nut and sleeve - they...
  2. TheOldHokie

    Adding Frame Mt BH. How to add Hydraulics ?

    Hi Wayne, To be technical tees in the pressure side of open center hydraulic systems don't work. A 3 way selector is not a tee in the true sense - it is a diverter valve. You can certainly use a selector valve and it's almost surely the cheapest way to get something that works and doesn't...
  3. TheOldHokie

    Adding Frame Mt BH. How to add Hydraulics ?

    Yes but I am cheap and would not spend that much money for that valve. Here is a solenoid switched valve for half that price - you would also need a $2 toggle switch and some wire: HSV6 Diverter Still very special purpose and I would go this more general route: Summit P40 Order it with the 2...
  4. TheOldHokie

    Adding Frame Mt BH. How to add Hydraulics ?

    A simple manual diverter valve will do what you want. Valve is less than $100 and hoses and fittings maybe another $200. Not general purpose though and a single spool DA control valve is no more expensive and you get "real" full time remotes with no need for looping anything back when the hoe...
  5. TheOldHokie

    Adding Frame Mt BH. How to add Hydraulics ?

    I know - I was considering the same thing for my 3pt log splitter and may yet do that. Six GPM is better than the 4 GPM the old B7200 was pumping but still puny for a splitter. But for the near term I will be adding two DA remote valves with float along with one DA remote valve with 3 position...
  6. TheOldHokie

    Adding Frame Mt BH. How to add Hydraulics ?

    OK - found the Rural King manual for your backhoe and it is less than helpful. There are no instructions for connecting the hydraulics just this system schematic. If I am interpreting it correctly the valve is a vanilla open center valve with no power beyond functionality. It is basically...
  7. TheOldHokie

    Adding Frame Mt BH. How to add Hydraulics ?

    Before you connect anything you need to determine exactly how the valve on the backhoe operates. If it has a P, PB, and T port you need all three connected to the appropriate points on the tractor's system. P = pressure IN to the valve T = tank return to the reservoir PB = pressure OUT to...
  8. TheOldHokie

    Adding Frame Mt BH. How to add Hydraulics ?

    Thats good up to the point of the tank return on the backhoe. Presumably that valve is also power beyond so there are three hose connections as follows: 1) Disconnect PB hose on loader from hydraulic manifold on tractor and reroute to pressure in on back hoe valve. Probably needs a longer hose...
  9. TheOldHokie

    Advice for tractor newbie

    I drive a 14 year old car and 18 year old truck. The wife's car is 9 years old. Hers was purchased used when it came off a 3 year factory lease. It was around $35k which is double the most i had ever paid and the closest to new I have ever gotten. I am a firm believer that low hour/mile used is...
  10. TheOldHokie

    Piping a grapple from rear remotes - suggestions?

    A 12v diverter valve is $120 - all you need beyond that is a push button switch on the joystick and some wire. Cheap, clean, and comes off with the loader. Dan
  11. TheOldHokie

    Add hydraulic top link

    Daisy chain a single spool valve off the power beyond on your loader and put a couple female quick connects on the work ports. Thats your new remote valve for under $200. The top link, hoses, and male tips extra. Dan
  12. TheOldHokie

    Advice for tractor newbie

    ROPS on L3901 is 91.7" and L4060 is 96.7". The 3901 measure 6'-1" folded so one would think the L4060 should be well under 7'. Dan
  13. TheOldHokie

    Advice for tractor newbie

    For maintaining 150 acres you won't be erring on the large side with a L4060 - - maybe on the smallish side. Build an unheated shed and keep it locked up inside and it will be fine. If my shopping experience is any gauge you will be hard pressed to see any of these tractors in person let alone...
  14. TheOldHokie

    Advice for tractor newbie

    Plus one on the grille guard. The OEM frame is pretty much useless as delivered - took me about a week to punch a hole in my new grille. I just put my new grille guard on a couple days ago and ordered a replacement for the damaged grille - surprisingly only $90 but I am sure they do a volume...
  15. TheOldHokie

    Advice for tractor newbie

    Sounds like you have decided on the model you want. I would vote for the HD bucket - the round back is stiffer and I prefer that design for back dragging grade. I'd also reccomend a couple factory rear remote valves. Top and tilt cylinders can be added later after you have some experience using...
  16. TheOldHokie

    First regen at 16 hrs.

    I just got the first regen on my L3901 at 33.6 hours. Regen and RPM warning lamps started flashing as I was ferrying the trash cans back to the house. Immediately bumped the throttle from 1500 to 2500 and the lamps quit flashing and regen started. I parked it and 8 minutes later it was done and...
  17. TheOldHokie

    Don't leave 4wd engaged all the time

    Certainly not been a problem for me. My old B7200DT is never out of 4WD and has a couple thousand hours on the 20+ year old tires. The rears are well worn but still serviceable. Dan
  18. TheOldHokie

    Advice for tractor newbie

    For your budget, 150 acres, and the jobs you are describing go with an L series or bigger with loader. A L3901 is not a lot more than a L2501 and you will be happy you paid for the extra HP. The $4k difference financed at 0% over 84 months is noise. The l4701 is probably a better fit but...
  19. TheOldHokie

    First regen at 16 hrs.

    No i can not be sure it has not regened. I can be sure that if it did it was a total non-event in terms of operation and performance of the machine. It would also be unlikely i missed a warning light that was on for 10 plus minutes but I can't be 100% sure of that either. Dan
  20. TheOldHokie

    L2501 w/ 15 hours: Leaking Loader Control Valve/Hoses

    A new tractor with dealer installed loader should not he leaking anywhere at 15 hours. This is something the dealer should be quick to pick up and fix at no charge to the new owner.