BX2350 CCM Top Link

[actionaj]

I installed my new CCM top link cylinder a couple of weaks ago. I have to say that a hydraulic top link is the way to go when using a box blade. Adjustment at you finger tips brings box-blading to a new level. CCM is great to business with and the cylinder is of the highest quality. The cyl. I ordered is 14.5-20.5 stroke seems to be the perfect length so far with all my attachments. Here is some pics. with BB.

 

[nh DRAGON]

Nice setup, looks like a real time saver. Thanks for the pics!

 

[crossfire190]

I was just going to order a similar toplink. I have the Kubtoa remote kit on order. Did you have CCM make up the hoses? What size are the quick disconnect couplings?

 

[actionaj]

I was just going to order a similar toplink. I have the Kubtoa remote kit on order. Did you have CCM make up the hoses? What size are the quick disconnect couplings?

I made the hoses myself at work. They are 1/4" Parker hoses with male 1/4" NPT ends, the cylinder end I used a straight swivel, the QD end I used just a plain straight. Total length from fitting to fitting is 30". I changed the fittings on the check valve from male 3/8" NPT to 1/4" female NPT using a Parker adaptor I don't remember the part number for this but the threads in the vale are SAE-M (I think). The QD's I order from Snap-tite's web site. Part #72N4-4F they were $5.87 each.

 

[Hoosier_Daddy]

Crossfire, is the Bota kit expensive?

 

[crossfire190]

Crossfire, is the Bota kit expensive?

The kit is $284 - part number is BX7326. From reading other posts, I thought I needed an additional hose kit - my dealer didn't know too much about it - he called Kubota and they said that was all that was needed. It is supposed to come in at the end of next week. We shall see... I am going to attempt the install myself and see what happens.

This is for the BX2350 (not the BX24's).

 

[actionaj]

The kit is $284 - part number is BX7326. From reading other posts, I thought I needed an additional hose kit - my dealer didn't know too much about it - he called Kubota and they said that was all that was needed. It is supposed to come in at the end of next week. We shall see... I am going to attempt the install myself and see what happens.

This is for the BX2350 (not the BX24's).

Crossfire190 Here is the link to my post on installing the BX7326 kit.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/125660-bx7326-rear-aux-kit-install.html

 

[crossfire190]

Crossfire190 Here is the link to my post on installing the BX7326 kit.
http://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/kubota-owning-operating/125660-bx7326-rear-aux-kit-install.html

Actionaj - thanks - i did see your excellent post before and that is what inspired me to attempt this.

 

[crossfire190]

Well... I am still waiting for the valve kit. The dealer got one in, but the box was torn in route and 1/2 the stuff was missing when I went to pick it up, so the dealer has ordered another kit.

Actionaj - did you use any tape or pipe compound on the fittings?

I am not familiar with "crows feet line wrenches" - where do you find these and what do they do?

Thanks.

 

[actionaj]

Well... I am still waiting for the valve kit. The dealer got one in, but the box was torn in route and 1/2 the stuff was missing when I went to pick it up, so the dealer has ordered another kit.

Actionaj - did you use any tape or pipe compound on the fittings?

I am not familiar with "crows feet line wrenches" - where do you find these and what do they do?

Thanks.

I used Teflon-tape on QDs only, I put the tape on the male pipe threads one thread back from the end and 2 wraps of tape. All the other fittings are flared or o-ring they do not require any sealer.

Crows feet are open end wrenches that attach to a 3/8s drive ratchet extension. Line wrenches are kind a like a box end wrench that is open enabling it to slip over the steel tube and grab the fitting allmost all the way around makes for a firmer grip on the fitting compared to a standard open end wrench. You can find them at Sears. I ended up using a combination of both, plus standard wrenches and line wrenches.

Sorry about your kit being messed up the box mine came in was really ruff too the parts guy went through it and made sure that all the parts were there.

Don't forget about the bolt that holds the valve on to the transmission being wrong my kit came with a 12mm bolt the correct bolt is 8mm.

 

[crossfire190]

Actionaj -

Thanks for the info!!

 

[crossfire190]

Well - i got my replacement kit and started the install last night. After I got into it, I found the kit was missing the two O-rings and the labels and the supplied bolt is still the 12mm instead of the 8mm...

By the time I discovered the missing O-rings, it was too late to try to pick them up at a store.

I got most everything else put together, hopefully I can finish up tonight. The install is pretty straight forward, although actionaj's time of 40 minutes is quite impressive.

 

[Zunnie17]

Please can anybody tell me about the capicity of the outlet valve's??

I mean how many liters/minut oil true the vlave's max!

Thank you

Regards

 

[crossfire190]

Finally got the kit installed. No leaks!!

However, the CCM toplink I received is too short, the 3pt cannot fully raise because the cylinder jams against the frame before it is all the way up.

I measured mine and when it is fully closed it is 13" center of pin hole to center.

Also, it leaks very badly. Hopefully CCM can send me a replacement that is the proper length and that does not leak. I will contact them in the a.m.

Even with those limitations, I am very pleased with the install and once I get the toplink issues sorted out, I think I am going to be pleased!! I would post pictures, but they would look identical to Actionaj's...

 

[crossfire190]

Zunnie:

I do not know the capacity, sorry. The valve runs off of 1/4 steel lines, just like the lines to the loader...

 

[actionaj]

crossfire190

Where is your cylinder leaking at? I had problems with extend side banjo fitting leaking. Tightend it up twice and took it apart once. It seems to me that the brass gaskets are to hard and doesn't crush down like they should. I got it to stop by tightening it down to the point of over tightening it. I am concerned that I might have stressed the fitting. But it has not leaked since. I haven't yet contacted CCM about it.

 

[crossfire190]

Actionaj - it is leaking from the side fitting - i tried to tighten it up, but I didn't want to overtighten it, especially since it is too short and I will have to send it back anyway. If the new one leaks - I will crank on it.

When your link is fully closed - what does it measure?

Thanks.

 

[actionaj]

crossfire190

The link is 14.5" retracted and 20.5" extended center to center. So far it has worked well with all my impliments. Only the box blade binds a little when fully retracted with the three point fully raised, extend cyl. just a little and no interferance.

 

[crossfire190]

I received my replacement link from CCM. It leaked too. So I cranked on the bolts to the point of severely overtightening - All Better!!

I still had the binding issue at the tractor connection when attempting to raise the 3pt all the way up. I reversed the link and it would bind against my Quick Hitch. Also, when raised all the way up, my quick hitch would hit the hydraulic lines as they came out of the rear ports.

I ground the quick hitch to remove the interference. It now works. Also, I added 90 degree connectors at the port-side connection.

I think I am all set.

 

[actionaj]

Crossfire190 what length cylinder did you end up getting? I have problems with the hoses hitting the back of my seat when fully raised. I just make sure that the cyl. is cocked to the right this seems to take care of the interference problem.