Loader Bx quad FEL valve bottom replacement

[sandyc]

So I suffered as some with the leaking valve thing. I replaced the top four valves with summit female flat face valves. No leaks....worked great. Now I find the bottom valves are beginning to weep a bit. I can tighten the fittings but am tempted to replace the cheap Indian kubota oem with the corresponding summit male valves. I kind of think I’ll need to adapt the new valves to the hard lines on the tractor. If memory serves, I’ll need four adaptors, 3/8 jic x 1/4 npt.
Has anyone else done this? Any great problems?
Thanks for the help.

 

[sandyc]

Got the flat face connectors and the adapters. Before I tear everything apart I’m going to try using thread sealant and see what happens. Probably should have done that first but at my age things tend to slow down.

 

[Michael In Tennessee]

I use permatex pneumatic/ hydraulic sealant. Better than tape or goop with a brush.