hydraulic line caps

[jpf]

how do you keep them on?
when I run my b2301 without the loader the protective line caps don't stay on and the connectors get very dirty.
I know it's easy to clean the connectors before attaching them but I would rather they STAY clean before attaching them.
so how about it, what do you do?

 

[scdeerslayer]

Maybe it's time for some new ones?

 

[jpf]

the tractor is only 4 months old.

 

[cerlawson]

Sometimes for problems like this you can use a propane torch and near-melt the plastic and distort it while soft, resulting in a better fit. I've use a soldering gun to "damage" smooth plastic some, enough to make it more usable in some situations.
Better practice on some other stuff first.

 

[Technical Ted]

Which ones come off? The ones covering the female ends, male ends or both? If it's the ones covering the female ends, pull the ring back on the quick coupling to make sure the plug is going all the way in. The balls will help hold them in. If it's the ones covering the males, maybe wrap a piece of wire around them to help???

Mine go on so tight I have a hard time getting them on/off...

Good luck,
Ted

 

[Diydave]

You might want to make yourself a "glove" of sorts, that goes over the caps, maybe held on with a bungee cord, or big rubber band. You could prolly actually make it out of an odd glove, come to think of it...

 

[jpf]

hmmm, a glove, that just might work.
maybe a stretchy rubber glove.
thanks for the idea!

 

[GWD]

As already mentioned, the caps on the female ends go into the fitting just like the male fitting does. You have to engage the locking mechanism by pulling back the collar.

On the male ends, the cap slides on so gravity (and some tightness) holds it in place. If the piece of tethering rubber that is attached is stiff, I can see how it might work its way off.

How about trying some rubber chair feet of the correct size. I would think that those would be a cheap answer. The price of an OEM replacement is ridiculous...even the aftermarket ones at Tractor Supply.