FEL connection question.

[climbtoo]

I bought a used loader over the winter and just completed the install on my 2000BD -2 lines open system. I've run it about 2 hours and everything is working great but I've notice an odor of hydraulic/transmission fluid. I may be imagining this too but it looks like there is a little smoke out of the muffler (like the motor is under load). Have not noticed any decrease in power and it doesn't seem to be heating up the hydraulic fittings but it has me wondering if I've restricted the line, putting a strain on the pump. The compression fittings on the high pressure pipe are 12mm OD which I connected to 3/8 quick couplers and 3/8 inch hose to and from the valve. Is this large enough or should I have used 1/2 inch couplings? I've searched all the threads but can find no reference to supply and return line size. Thanks in advance.

 

[normde2001]

If all of your connections are at least as big as the original supply and return lines/connectors, they can't cause a problem. There could be a restriction within the "used" loader's plumbing.

 

[LMTC]

We use 1/2" fittings and hoses. I would be surprised if 3/8 caused a problem. Are you certain you don't have an external system leak dripping or spraying on the block where it then burns?

 

[climbtoo]

Thanks Norm and LMTC (and for the compression fittings). I could take the compression fitting off and compare it to the high pressure pipe but someone probably knows.... Is the inside dimension of the male side compression fitting as large as the inside of the 12mm pipe? I'm guessing the the fitting is smaller. And, I'll check again to make sure there are no leaks.