Hydraulic hose replacement

   / Hydraulic hose replacement #41  
A mobile mechanic with a truck and gear would be $120-150 hour here and probably two visits - one to dismantle, to get parts and the second to install them. Guessing at least 2 days $2K range for labor, then Hoses are $$$ 2-300 each depending on the fittings. Then the valve body may be just o-rings/seals if your lucky. You may be able to find a local mechanic type who does this on the side for less but the valve body can be intricate work.
 
   / Hydraulic hose replacement #42  
^^^^^^^ What he said...
 
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#43  
The only dumb questions are the one you don't ask. we're never to old to learn something.

Mike's idea sounds like the most feasible. Shouldn't take all that much to pull it out of the stump, once it's out stretch it out (you'll have to work the boom & stick levers to get it to do that.) and repair in place if it's possible.

Once the ends are loose, and clamps that hold the hoses in place should be that hard to remove the hose. I'd loosen both, then remove the one on the side the hose is on letting it drop down and maybe swing out of the way to get the hose out. When hose is replaced, you won't have to fight that clamp near as bad to get it back in place.

No matter how many tools you take to fix it you "think" you will need, more than likely you'll need 4 to 6 more. But you're gaining experience and can pass that on to someone else some day. We all learned somehow.
Thank you I have a Kioti ck 25
 
   / Hydraulic hose replacement #44  
Can you even get mobile mechanics at $120 and hour? Maybe, but probably includes that cost during travel time. Recent automobile dealerships quotes have been $230 to $330 an hour at their shop!
David from jax
 
   / Hydraulic hose replacement #45  
I skimmed over this thread, so there may be something I missed. However, ...
For the cost factor, I would seriously consider replacing the hose before calling a mobile mechanic simply because it eliminates that variable in the equation and allows the mechanic to zoom in on just what the problem is. I would make sure he is aware of the hose change, although he should be able to see it.
I would also look into having a rollback or Landoll trailer pick the unit up and hauling it to a shop if that is within a reasonable price cost. Working on hydraulic's in the field is never fun, while a warm clean shop tends to have better results.
David from jax
 
   / Hydraulic hose replacement #46  
Agreed sandman - replacing the hose leaves just one element to deal with - and maybe the unit would run/work to get it into a shop etc.
 
   / Hydraulic hose replacement #47  
Just replace the hose and you will be fine. Nothing wrong with your control valve even a new one will leak by the spool a little bit. There isn’t any Orings in the valve to prevent it from leaking a little bit internally.
DJ54 is creating a problem that doesn’t exist.
 
   / Hydraulic hose replacement #48  
I agree with Carl and true temper. Just change them, it just some time and dirt. Then determine if that other thing needs to be changed. It an old machine just use it and add a little oil a couple of times a year. Perfection and comfort are very expensive just roll up your sleeves
 
   / Hydraulic hose replacement #49  
Just replace the hose and you will be fine. Nothing wrong with your control valve even a new one will leak by the spool a little bit. There isn’t any Orings in the valve to prevent it from leaking a little bit internally.
DJ54 is creating a problem that doesn’t exist.
Definitely change the hose himself, but if as he stated "oil is pumping out pretty fast when I start the tractor" is more than I would expect to get past the spool. And yes, I did correct the statement I made earlier about thinking there may be O-rings on the spool internally, after looking up a similar Ford backhoe control.

I guess there is one way to find out...
 
   / Hydraulic hose replacement #50  
A bit cleaner way to find the correct hose or if a different leak would be to plug the return to the tractor and use some air to connected to the pressure in port. find the actual leak if unsure.
 

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