B2650 Exhaust residue on FEL hydraulic lines

[Porchfan]

I notice I'm getting quite a bit of exhaust residue on the left side FEL hydraulic lines on my B 2650. I have about 50 hours on the tractor. The exhaust pipe is about 13 inches to the lines in a direct shot. I can't imagine this is good from a design perspective. The lines will definitely dry out faster. Any ideas on what I can do to minimize the exhaust and heat on the lines?

 

[Navasot]

I wouldn't worry about it. See it a lot with all kinds of different brands

 

[milkman]

Don't have that problem anymore with the BX2200

 

[sandyc]

I have seen where some folks get pipe bent to 45 deg that is a bit larger than the exhaust pipe. Not too long or it can cause clearance problems. A couple of cuts in the new piece allow a clamp to snug down the pipe. I think about doing that every time I change from blade to blower....maybe next year.

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[AStanton]

I have the residue on my B3030. It's cheap camouflage.

 

[JRL305]

My B3200 does it too. It's on my list of things to do. I'm thinking one of chrome tailpipe tips that have a little curve in the end. Do they still make those?

 

[tk tom]

I have that as well. I've simply thought of just bending a small piece of sheet metal and clamping it to the pipe with a hose clamp.

 

[Jim Nelson]

I'm not sure if it will work in your situation but I have taken a 3" cut off wheel and trimmed the end of the exhaust pipe at an angle to deflect the exhaust in a different direction.

 

[BXman98]

Don't have that problem anymore with the BX2200

Wow!! I've never ever seen a BX like that before

 

[srs]

Here is what I did to correct the problem on my B3030. I went to a plumbing supply distributor and bought a copper fitting, can't remember the exact size but you won't find it at Home Depot or Lowes. I heated it up to expand it using pliers to hold it then slipped it over the Kubota pipe. When it cooled it fit super tight. I thought I might have to tack weld it but never had too. Been on for several years now and corrected the problem. I think the piece was about $10.00 +/-. I trimmed a little of the Kubota pipe so I could get the correct angle for the new copper piece. The pipe has turned quite dark so there was no need to repaint the exhaust. Hope this helps.