L3010 Hydraulic Hose removal issue

[Rowdy Raven]

Hey folks, I have a L3010 that has a hose leaking, a hose that I is not accessible by my regular 7/8" wrench.
This hose is the bucket lift hose that comes out from the bottom of the bucket control unit. When the bucket
is empty it does not leak, but when there is a load it sprays fluid straight up!
There are only two ways that I can see to remove the hose, 1) remove the loader from the tractor to gain the
necessary access to the hose or 2) have a 7/8" wrench with a handle bent to about 60*. I have never taken the
loader off of the tractor, but it seem to be the best approach at this point. Other ideas or suggestions are welcome!!!

 

[rScotty]

Hey folks, I have a L3010 that has a hose leaking, a hose that I is not accessible by my regular 7/8" wrench.
This hose is the bucket lift hose that comes out from the bottom of the bucket control unit. When the bucket
is empty it does not leak, but when there is a load it sprays fluid straight up!
There are only two ways that I can see to remove the hose, 1) remove the loader from the tractor to gain the
necessary access to the hose or 2) have a 7/8" wrench with a handle bent to about 60*. I have never taken the
loader off of the tractor, but it seem to be the best approach at this point. Other ideas or suggestions are welcome!!!

Would something like this work? It's a 12 point 7/8" crows foot wrench - 3/8 drive.
Made by Proto. Amazon has them, and even so they are costly. But better than taking off the loader.

Proto Stanley J4930FL 12 Point Flare Nut Crowfoot​

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OR THIS? It's a genuine weird tool! And available in 22mm which is usually close enough to 7/8"​

Wrench 3/8" Drive 15/16"​

 

[Gordon Gould]

Taking the bucket off of an L3010 is dead easy - I do it all the time. Just follow the manual instructions. If you don't have a manual I can email that section to you. Just let me know.

Or if you know a welder buy a wrench and shape it as needed

gg

 

[Gordon Gould]

Also, in addition to the specialty wrenches rScotty showed there are hydraulic fitting/hose wrenches readily available like the one in my pic that is in back and vertical that might help.

gg

 

[Rowdy Raven]

WOW, you guys are awesome!!! I've watched a few videos of taking off the loader, which I have never done. Looks like that is a solid approach!

But first, I'm going to try the socket idea, heck, any excuse to get another tool! Thanks folks!!!