Recent content by 650gSatoh

The engine is a 4cyl gas Mazda PB100. It's rated around 25hp. 3 fwd gears, high and low transmission with a rear diff lock. It is 2wd only. The crank pump is the only one. The factory power steering flow divider for this tractor was installed on the supply/pressure line "I" just about where it...

Here is an overview of the system. The aluminum block with the 2 hoses is item U.

In my second photo you will see the 2 hoses coming out of an aluminum block. Ok, on the gauge, that makes sense now to put it there and I can see the benefit. If my steering box was not so badly damaged I would look to put the power assist on. Funnily enough I am a Ford hot rodder and I have...

I did look at some of the 8gpm valves and they were all considerably more expensive. I know you get what you pay for and if this was a machine I relied on for a living I would spend the money. At my infrequent usage I would hope one of the cheaper valves should last me 10 yrs. Yes my valve does...

Good to know. Is it best practice to have a pressure gauge plumbed into the system to see exactly what its set at and incase of problems? If so where would I plumb it? The 3 pt is involved. In those last photos it shows the 2 hoses coming off a block which is the hydraulic tank. In that same...

Here are those photos. In regards to a single joystick I'm not sure if I would prefer that, having never used one. I imagine it takes some practice and I tend to use this tractor sporadicly.

Thanks for the reply and extra questions. I don't know what I don't know about hydraulics :ROFLMAO: It does have a 3pt on the back and the 2 hoses that supply and return are fed from the rear hydraulic tank. I know from looking at the manual about the flow/psi from the hydraulic pump and just...

Thanks. Well I know the 4 hoses going in the top are 1/4 NPT as I replaced them last year. Not sure the size of the In and Out hoses are. Will need to find a guide of how to measure them. I'm not worried about the "lock in" feature as that slows the movement right down. Not sure why I would...

Thanks for your reply. I figured as much. How about this one? https://summit-hydraulics.com/product/monoblock-hydraulic-directional-control-valve-2-spool-11-gpm/ Its pressure relief is adjustable and comes factory pre set for nearly a 1000psi more than my system rated pressure relief valve of...

Hi Guys, I have an old Satoh tractor which has the above FEL on it. One thing after another keeps braking on the old girl but she is fine for my uses.The bucket lever has always been slow and harder to push in to dump the bucket, than curling it up. It has finally given up the ghost and now is...

Great write up. I'm just wondering the weight of your tractor with implements? I have an old Satoh 650g and the steering box is cracked badly. I'm looking at doing what you have done and wondering the limitations of this steering valve? My tractor is 2100lbs, supposedly 600 for FEL and I have...

Hi All, Just like it states...the old girl has some major cracks in the steering box. Short of having the box welded up I'm wondering if anyone knows of a steering setup from another tractor or aftermarket supplier that would work? I haven't been able to find a replacement and I imagine they...

Thank you for the confirmation. Although I ended up getting in the parts to repair the hydraulic lines and I'm back in business.

Thanks, I already have the manuals in printed form. No answer to my question in them, that I can find.

I just went through this on my 650g. Unbolt the rectangular top plate from the transmission. Spray some wd40 etc on both top rails where they go in and out of the case, front and rear. Put some paper towels or rags under them to catch the over spray otherwise it will contaminate the oil. Bolt...