Banjo fitting - where to buy?

[Ultradog MN]

This is the banjo fitting that fits the remote valves on all the 1955 - 1980s Fords.
Ive been to 4 big hydraulic houses here in the city and they can't get one.
My CNH dealer can get me a premade hose with the fitting on it but not just the fitting.
My little hometown Napa used to be able to get them but he said his source has dried up.
Anybody have a source for them?
Or, do any of you have a used pair they would sell me?
The female end takes a standard 3/8'' thread.

 

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(quoted from post at 13:30:33 11/06/23) This is the banjo fitting that fits the remote valves on all the 1955 - 1980s Fords.
Ive been to 4 big hydraulic houses here in the city and they can't get one.
My CNH dealer can get me a premade hose with the fitting on it but not just the fitting.
My little hometown Napa used to be able to get them but he said his source has dried up.
Anybody have a source for them?
Or, do any of you have a used pair they would sell me?
The female end takes a standard 3/8'' thread.

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Here's two different styles if you don't find what you're looking for. I like the jic style but that's just me.
https://www.universalhoseandfittings.com/collections/u-series-ford-tractor-banjo-fittings

https://www.fastenal.com/product/details/410223-131280#

 

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Can't edit my screw up.

https://www.universalhoseandfittings.com/collections/u-series-ford-tractor-banjo-fittings

 

[pomester]

Very good - what about the bolts? A couple years ago I tried, but couldn't find anything at a reasonable price. A couple places offered at $50 - $80 each.

 

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(quoted from post at 14:52:51 11/06/23) Very good - what about the bolts? A couple years ago I tried, but couldn't find anything at a reasonable price. A couple places offered at $50 - $80 each.

They're available. Not sure of the price. Need the dimensions to start a search but I don't want to pull one out my valve body to get started.

https://www.malonespecialtyinc.com/product-category/hydraulic-tube-fittings/banjo-fittings-bolts/

 

[Fordfarmer]

No pictures handy, but I've switched to using a 90 swivel when I have to replace one of those hoses.
I have a bolt from one of the Banjo fittings sitting in my pickup, if someone needs that part.

 

[mtf]

This is what I use. They have really gone up since I last bought some.
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[Bern]

As I recall it's a #6 ORB port without the o-ring chamfer.

 

[Harry in Ky]

I don't bother with the banjo fittings at all. Just use an ORB to JIC adapter and make a hose with a JIC end.

 

[Fordfarmer]

Last time I needed one, my local Napa didn't have any on hand, so I ordered a couple and had an extra hose made.

 

[sweetskillsrk]

I'm working on gathering everything I need to install a two spool valve on my 3000 and I ran into the same thing. I did what others have suggested, change it to o-ring boss. The thread should be 9/16 which is -6 ORB and I'm with Harry, get yourself a couple -6 ORB to -6 JIC adapters to make fittings and hoses cheaper and easier to find. In my experience, very few places keep ORB hose fittings on hand and if they do, they're usually more expensive. Everyone has JIC couplings and adapters available. Instead of the o-ring, I used M12 bonded seal washers, I was afraid the lack of the chamfer would cut or damage the o-ring. I had also thought about using crush washers but assumed the seal washers would be the best of both options. I haven't installed it yet, but I'm confident everything should work out as planned.

 

[Ultradog MN]

Guess I screwed up...
Am putting a hydraulic top link on one of my tractors and assumed I could still get these fittings locally. So I had the hoses made up yesterday with 3/8 npt threads on both ends and then turned my attention to finding those fittings...
The one in the photo above belongs to my old pal Kenny. He has a pair of them so I will swipe them from him but will need to replace them.
At least I can get something that'll work.
Thanks to all.
You guys always come through.

 

[Dean]

Though it has been 10+ years, I have bought both the banjo fittings and the banjo bolts from CNH.

Don't know if still available but do know that most parts folks are not interested in digging much.

 

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(quoted from post at 03:51:43 11/07/23) Guess I screwed up...
Am putting a hydraulic top link on one of my tractors and assumed I could still get these fittings locally. So I had the hoses made up yesterday with 3/8 npt threads on both ends and then turned my attention to finding those fittings...
The one in the photo above belongs to my old pal Kenny. He has a pair of them so I will swipe them from him but will need to replace them.
At least I can get something that'll work.
Thanks to all.
You guys always come through.

Here's a solution. The problem is these aren't tight against your valve block. I figured you already roughed out a couple and were machining for orings.

6901-06-06 6901-06-06 - 90 Elbow, 3/8" ORB Male x 3/8" NPSM Female Swivel

 

[Greg NE]

I had several sets of hosed with those style banjo fittings crimped on but the hoses were bad. What I did was buy some 3/8 weld on pipe bugs and cut the hose off and then cleaned up the end of the fitting with my lathe and cut a bevel on both pieces. I then welded the pipe bung onto the fitting and then turned it back down smooth so you can't really tell they were ever messed with. UltradogMN, I know you are real handy at that type of work so if you by chance have any old lines you can home brew a fix.

 

[sotxbill]

My local hydraulic shop goes crazy when I show them a banjo fitting. Says they dont exist. But then I tell them its just an modified orb and they calm down... Use an orb 90 degree to xx what ever flavor you want.