Poor man's top and tilt

[Bisleybob]

So, I had some hydraulic stuff reclaimed from other projects, and decided to do something with it. I do expect to rebuild the chief tie rod cylinder sooner than later, as it has been in the weather for some years. The top link got some weld on rod ends, and the side link got one rod end cut off, and some left over steel scraps welded on.

 

[Bisleybob]

Then off to the valve, plumbing and final connections.

 

[Bisleybob]

These old l series have very tight operating stations, so I mounted the valve on the fender, and it actually doesn't hamper the loader valve or the 3-point valve lever. I will end up adding 90 degree fittings on the top link, and tidying up the hoses a little more. The hoses are about 5 years old, and will be replaced as necessary with a more appropriate length. The valve has float, and it's function is on the side link.

 

[Bisleybob]

Here are some photos with a back blade, although this will be more effective with the box blade. I did use it for about an hour, and it worked as expected.

 

[D2Cat]

Nice! Think I'd have to take the valve control rod and bend it into an "S" so I could get to it easier though.

 

[Sawdust&Shavings]

Here are some photos with a back blade, although this will be more effective with the box blade. I did use it for about an hour, and it worked as expected. View attachment 166009 View attachment 166010 View attachment 166011 View attachment 166012

Sweeet …looks real nice!

 

[TheOldHokie]

Then off to the valve, plumbing and final connections. View attachment 166005 View attachment 166007 View attachment 166008 View attachment 166006

I think you need to revisit that plumbing on the valve outlet. Looks like you hae power beyond (N) mixed up with tank (T).

NEVER MIND

I see what you did.

Dan

 

[PHPaul]

Nice! I did essentially the same thing. The top link worked for years before the stress blew out the seals. I replaced it with a purpose-built top link with check valves.

Same deal on the tilt cylinder. Plain cylinder worked but wouldn't hold position for long, added check valves and all is well.