Please help a newbie out.

amashinga · Apr 22, 2008

Hi folks,

I bought my first tractor a few weeks back. I have limited means, so its fairly old, a small ford 1100, with an older model JD FEL on it. It was sold to me with full disclosure, and the seller did inform me that their was a hydraulic leak around the area of the control valve. I have absolutely no previous experience with hydraulics, but I am ok with mechanics, I have a shop, and I have never had a problem fixing anything I put my mind to, so I bought it anyway.

Last night I pulled the control valve and took a look. It is a dukes fluid power make, I believe the company was bought out. What I saw surprised me. There were no signs of any o-rings, gaskets or seals at all. This is on the spools, the hose connectors, the detent plugs or end caps.

What should I be seeing when I pull this apart ?

Thanks.

mwb · Apr 23, 2008

Is this like it? BushHog Parts Diagrams

I think Danfoss bought Dukes.

You might consider just buying a new valve - go to a joystick type if you can.

rback33 · Apr 25, 2008

mwb said:
Is this like it? BushHog Parts Diagrams

I think Danfoss bought Dukes.

You might consider just buying a new valve - go to a joystick type if you can.

Yes, Sauer-Danfoss bought out Dukes. I believe you have to source parts from Berendsen now.

RWolf · Apr 28, 2008

You may luck out on this. In my situation (dukes valve) I couldn't come up with the right numbers and finally order, received and will hopefully install tonight. Price wasn't too bad $179.00 from Northern tools. And it looks almost exactly like the old dukes. Good luck.