MX5100 with LA1002 loader hydraulic issues

[ranger danger]

I am NO kind of hydraulics guy!!!
The previous owner damaged and badly repaired the loader mounts. I had to remove the 3 hydraulic lines to do proper repairs. Unfortunately, the lines did not have any quick disconnects (Q/D). I removed the 3 lines to remove and repair the mounts and had Q/D's installed. Unfortunately, I failed to mark which line's went to which location. There are no markings on the distribution block or control valve. I connected the lines and tried the joystick. I immediately developed a spraying leak where the joystick goes into the control valve (pic 1). I have 2 questions. #1 which line goes where ( I marked one line with red tape and one with yellow the other I left with no markings. #2 How do I repair the leak? Is it possible that, when I get the 3 lines running to the right places that the leak will stop on its own?

 

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Pics of distribution block and valve. The third line is the one on the opposite side of the valve as the yellow marked one.

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More pics.

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[North Idaho Wolfman]

Like to help you out, but need more info:

As what exact model of MX5100 is it?

There is a label on the valve please provide any info on it as that does not appear to be a stock valve for that loader.

Loader serial Number might help too as there is 4 possible sub models listed.

It does sound as you have either Tank/ Return and PB swapped.

I can't say for sure if it did or didn't pop seals out of it as I don't know what valve that is to be able to see the parts breakdown.

 

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Thanks Wolf, the tractor is 1 1/2 hours from my primary residence. I will try to get up there soon and get the info you asked for. RD

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[North Idaho Wolfman]

On the valve there is is letters cast into the body of it, if you can, see if there is any letters next to the other 2 ports.

 

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On the joystick valve, I found a " P" stamped on the inboard side of the valve body. It can be seen in one of the pics. I looked everywhere I could see and found no other stamping. There is a manufacturerers tag mounted just under the " P" connection on the joystick valve. On the distribution block below the floor board I found no stamping at all.

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Ok, the saga continues. I got the right hoses going to the right places but, the damage is done. The valve leaks from 2 differant places. I called a local hydraulics repair place and gave them the valve info. It would cost about the same to rebuild as to replace.
Looking at replacement, I would like to add a 3rd function on the FEL so I'm wondering if I could replace the 2 spool valve with a 3 spool valve and run extra lines to the FEL without having to buy a 3rd function kit?! Would this work? I'm including a pic of the ID tag on the original valve.

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[007kubotaguy]

Hello Lee
Check with Bailey***8217;s hydraulics. They should have what you need. Good luck. Lance

 

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Thanks Lance
What would the valve I'm looking for be called? It would be nice to have a single joystick with a open/close button on it for ease of operation. Then, I would assume, all I'd have to do for 3rd function is run 2 hoses with quick couplers to the FEL.

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[North Idaho Wolfman]

They don't make a stock all in one control that will do both mechanical loader operation (joystick) with a electrically controlled valve section (push button).

So you'll have to do a regular joystick controlled spool valve with an added third function.

 

[ranger danger]

Bummer!
Ok since I'm looking at replacing the valve, I'd like to get a good one. I looked at Bailey's and there about $400. I can also look at a Kubota for about $600. Any other suggestions?
Also, who has the best bang for your buck on 3rd function kits?

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[old and tired]

Look under the boot of the joy stick... you might be able to use that to operate 2 of the spools as one handle. Take some photos of the linkage...

The 3rd spool will be another "stick / handle"; the 3rd function kit ($$$) is where you can open/close a grapple at the push of a button.

I have a separate handle on another spool to operate my grapple. No problem and was pretty cheap.

 

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I'm lazy[emoji6]. I don't want to have to move my hand the extra 3 inches.
Seriously, the all in one is just more convenient.

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[old and tired]

Seriously, the all in one is just more convenient...

No problem, I just don't have the extra cash nor do I have the need to use the grapple that much to justify the extra cost. If I was running a business (and time is money) I could see spending an extra $500...

 

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Thanks, I move snow, grapple logs, pull stumps etc. I really could use an extra function.

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