Hard line damage
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blueriver
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If its not leaking and not in the way of any loader movement ... maybe just leave it.
beeforty
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2nd that if it's not pinched too much to cut down on the flow. I would at least wrap a piece of garden hose around it to keep it from rubbing on the support like in the 1st pic to prevent more wear.
RoyJackson
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This is what I would do..and just keep an eye on it in case a pin hole develops.
Remember, this is high pressure hydraulic fluid...don't run your fingers over it.
oldnslo
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Odds are that if you try to straighten that kink it will crack and start to leak or it will kink on the other side and definitely require replacement. I agree with the others leave it alone until you get a replacement.
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I would not want to try to straighten it by bending it back. Instead I would want to re round the kinked area. FWIW, I would drill out an appropriate hex nut to the tubing OD and cut the nut in two thru opposing points. Then file/round/polish all sharp edges that would touch the tube. Then Id clamp it around the tube with Vise Grips, squeezing and re orienting it a little at a time to make the cross section as round as possible again. The bend would straighten somewhat while doing this. :confused3:
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Monster5601
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I've done this too. I decided not to fix what wasn't broke.