Hydraulic - what's it called?

[sonnythomas]

Don't know what it is but like to have one. Found a nipple and elbow that took the place of it. I'll take a picture of the elbow thing tomorrow. The past owner had to guess just right to screw in nipple and elbow. I did Email Korves as it doesn't show it here on Yesterday's Tractors.

Replaced another hydraulic line today. From start to finish, 5 hours. Coating of line was worn off and the metal seemed weeping - not leaking but close to it. Plumber's nightmare. Take picture of it tomorrow. Tracked the line down, 7 foot of it. Line only goes from the swivel thing to the hydraulic coupling. And the line had no swivel end. The past owner screwed the line the swivel thing and then used the coupling to screw the other end in. It took a big crescent wrench and a 2 1/2 foot of cheater pipe to break the ends loose. Just no room at the swivel fitting for the line. Had to use my foot to get the line loose enough use the crescent wrench by hand.

And those superior airo something couples - royal pain. Only way to break the end loose was remove the coupling from the holder. First had to remove the "C" snap ring - nothing there for snap ring pliers - 3 screw drivers used to remove the snap ring. coupling out in the open I got the line broke loose. Again, cresent wrench and cheater pipe used.

Had a good piece of hydraulic line. Screwed it in to find how long the line had to be. 3 1/2 foot replaced the 7 foot line. Town trip to have the good line shortened and a swivel end installed. $29 something.
Good line in and a nightmare getting the snap ring back on. Top hydraulic coupling was a piece cake installing the line. The bottom one, the one I had to mess with, took me, my wife and big flat screwdriver and hammer to make the nipple go in. Just love taps, nothing to damage anything.

 

[super99]

Don't ya just love the way people overtighten hydraulic fittings! I've had several that I had to put in a vise and use a pipe wrench and a cheater bar on to break loose, GRRRR!!

 

[sonnythomas]

Elbow thing noted in above post. Just no clearance there.

Just terrible. Lines had to be long because the short, short distance between the couplings and swivel at the pump. Same for the left side.

I find nothing superior about these couplings. Bracket was made for them - factory or DIY? The only good thing is, this side is for raising and lowering. Left side is for the bucket and other implements - new Pioneer couplings.

 

[sonnythomas]

That what's it called thing, Mark says I'd have to buy used. Where?

 

[scootergmc]

Those are just 90 degree swivel fittings/elbows. Find one that suits your end/thread requirements. Your local hydraulic shop, tractor supply, or farm/implement dealers would be the easiest places to check.

examples here: https://summit-hydraulics.com/product-category/adapters-and-fittings/90-degree-fittings/

 

[sonnythomas]

Don't ya just love the way people overtighten hydraulic fittings! I've had several that I had to put in a vise and use a pipe wrench and a cheater bar on to break loose, GRRRR!!

I hear you. GRRRRR! Earlier this year I replaced another hose. I had to use a pipe wrench and a 5 foot piece of pipe to break the nut loose.

Only good thing that's come from replacing hoses and the such is I found a place that has several different hydraulic cylinders.
$10 each. Going back over next week. While there I'm buying another hydraulic cylinder, maybe 2.

Tested this one before installing. Over a year now and no leaks - power to spare.

 

[sonnythomas]

Those are just 90 degree swivel fittings/elbows. Find one that suits your end/thread requirements. Your local hydraulic shop, tractor supply, or farm/implement dealers would be the easiest places to check.

examples here: https://summit-hydraulics.com/product-category/adapters-and-fittings/90-degree-fittings/

Thank you. I'll give it a try.

 

[sonnythomas]

Those are just 90 degree swivel fittings/elbows. Find one that suits your end/thread requirements. Your local hydraulic shop, tractor supply, or farm/implement dealers would be the easiest places to check.

examples here: https://summit-hydraulics.com/product-category/adapters-and-fittings/90-degree-fittings/

On that site, all 90-degree fittings, but no swivel. I did E-mail that site. 3 farm dear ships and not one of have that swivel thing, not even a 90 degree fitting.

 

[scootergmc]

On that site, all 90-degree fittings, but no swivel. I did E-mail that site. 3 farm dear ships and not one of have that swivel thing, not even a 90 degree fitting.

That's disappointing to hear. I thought there were swivels on that page too. Anywho, https://qualityfarmsupply.com/collections/90-degree-swivel-adapters?page=1

 

[wore out]

Don't know what it is but like to have one. Found a nipple and elbow that took the place of it. I'll take a picture of the elbow thing tomorrow. The past owner had to guess just right to screw in nipple and elbow. I did Email Korves as it doesn't show it here on Yesterday's Tractors.

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Replaced another hydraulic line today. From start to finish, 5 hours. Coating of line was worn off and the metal seemed weeping - not leaking but close to it. Plumber's nightmare. Take picture of it tomorrow. Tracked the line down, 7 foot of it. Line only goes from the swivel thing to the hydraulic coupling. And the line had no swivel end. The past owner screwed the line the swivel thing and then used the coupling to screw the other end in. It took a big crescent wrench and a 2 1/2 foot of cheater pipe to break the ends loose. Just no room at the swivel fitting for the line. Had to use my foot to get the line loose enough use the crescent wrench by hand.

And those superior airo something couples - royal pain. Only way to break the end loose was remove the coupling from the holder. First had to remove the "C" snap ring - nothing there for snap ring pliers - 3 screw drivers used to remove the snap ring. coupling out in the open I got the line broke loose. Again, cresent wrench and cheater pipe used.

Had a good piece of hydraulic line. Screwed it in to find how long the line had to be. 3 1/2 foot replaced the 7 foot line. Town trip to have the good line shortened and a swivel end installed. $29 something.
Good line in and a nightmare getting the snap ring back on. Top hydraulic coupling was a piece cake installing the line. The bottom one, the one I had to mess with, took me, my wife and big flat screwdriver and hammer to make the nipple go in. Just love taps, nothing to damage anything.

As to the couplers, they are "Aeroquip" brand and darned good.

They are some of the best couplings to couple easily under pressure.

 

[wore out]

Don't ya just love the way people overtighten hydraulic fittings! I've had several that I had to put in a vise and use a pipe wrench and a cheater bar on to break loose, GRRRR!!

"Don't ya just love the way people overtighten hydraulic fittings!"

In my experience, if you look closely at those "overtightened" fittings when you get them apart you will see that the plating on the threads has oxidized into a white powder over time, sort of a white version of rust that locks the fittings together.

Sometimes it's DARNED hard to break them loose (as you have noticed).

 

[sonnythomas]

That's disappointing to hear. I thought there were swivels on that page too. Anywho, https://qualityfarmsupply.com/collections/90-degree-swivel-adapters?page=1

What I found there was lock down type swivels - turn part to desired position and tighten nut. Mine is all one unit, screws in tight to pump housing and the square part is free to turn 360 degrees.

 

[sonnythomas]

As to the couplers, they are "Aeroquip" brand and darned good.

They are some of the best couplings to couple easily under pressure.

I couldn't find nipples for them. Someone in here said he might have 1 or 2 but never got with me. I tried half dozen stores.

 

[Saskoliver]

What I found there was lock down type swivels - turn part to desired position and tighten nut. Mine is all one unit, screws in tight to pump housing and the square part is free to turn 360 degrees.

Try www.greenlinehose.com and Search Hydraulic Fittings. Not Cheap but it is a Source if You are willing to get them out of Canada.

 

[sonnythomas]

Try www.greenlinehose.com and Search Hydraulic Fittings. Not Cheap but it is a Source if You are willing to get them out of Canada.

Took me a while to look up. Too many irons in the fire. Not cheap, you said that right. I didn't see one that matched what I have. I've got 3 and like to have a 4th to have them all the same.

 

[Saskoliver]

Took me a while to look up. Too many irons in the fire. Not cheap, you said that right. I didn't see one that matched what I have. I've got 3 and like to have a 4th to have them all the same.

Originally there is a Flow Adjustable Swivel, and a Basic Square Body Swivel per side. The Adjustment was very much needed on My 77 with the Hydra-Hitch. Reach out to some Oliver Guys on the F.B. Groups but beware of Scammers if You do.

 

[sonnythomas]

Originally there is a Flow Adjustable Swivel, and a Basic Square Body Swivel per side. The Adjustment was very much needed on My 77 with the Hydra-Hitch. Reach out to some Oliver Guys on the F.B. Groups but beware of Scammers if You do.

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