Recurring leak, JD 5300

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JoeBob394

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Location
Hoschton,Ga
Tractor
John Deere 5100R
JD 5300 w 520 FEL. No mid mount hydraulics, so the loader is connected to the rear SCV's. I have disconnected and re connected many times with no issues (I use the raise and lower outlets because I need to use the float position) Recently I started getting a drip out of one, and then both of the outlets. I removed the o rings from the outlet and they were abraded, so I replaced them with the ones listed on JD Parts. This corrected the problem for a few hours, then it started leaking again and eventually they both completely failed (oil geyser). I replaces the male tips, and it failed again. Each time the o ring is damaged. Engaging and dis-engaging the float function jars the front end loader and rear hose connections fairly hard at times, so I am wondering at this point if the stress on the couplers could be damaging the o rings , and that there could be an issue there. Interestingly, Both scv couplers failed while cutting hay, even though I was only using one of the outlets for the mower, The second outlet was still connected to the loader. Any help would be appreciated.
 
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Have you looked at the male end of the connector? Could the male end be causing damage?
 
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Just a shot in the dark: are the two coupler types compatible? The males and females might be similar but different types. Maybe some kind of "it fits but it's not really correct" situation?
 
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ch1ch2, The male tips were replaced first. I also thought that they could be damaging the o-rings.
TCJatco, The male tips and couplers are definitely the correct ones.
I replaced the couplers this weekend, and also replaced a broken boot on the FEL joystick. While the boot was off we cleaned out the joystick mechanism. The hard engagement of the float setting was corrected. I also removed some zip ties from around the lines going to the couplers in question (the other two never leaked a drop) that were holding the lines in place thinking that they needed to hang more freely in the couplers. All that being said,I baled hay this weekend without any leaks, I just am not sure why.
Thanks again for your responses.
 

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