Hello Vic,
I found a used hydraulic pump for my yanmar from a local, He deliverd the part to be sure i hook it up correctly so i would not bust another pump,He had me put back the power beyond adaptor and use that 3 rd hose to dump back into the reservoir, I explaned to him I thought could eliminate this connection, he said he could not let me do that while providing the Pump, I now have this hose in the way again, The Lift is working fine as is although now I have to find an adaptor to put in the reservoir fill hole. so? can this hose be elimintated without worry of pump damage? as stated before even though the old pump was cracked the FEL was working without the power beyond and by capping off the top port as you suggested, he said this was do to the pump being able to release fluid from the crack rather then building pressure inside, I do trust your advice Vic and would like to eliminate this 3rd hose again if possible? But I am cunfused>
as always Thanks,
Small & mighty