"@id":"https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=ttalk&th=370257", Leaking hydraulic fluid in any type of hydraulic application poses serious risks for operators and the environment.
Stucchi offers hydraulic solutions for leaking skid steer couplers and many other applications. coupler leaky seals 7) Never ignore a hydraulic fluid leak even what appears to be a minor leak could be indicative of a more serious problem which could affect performance. Good thread. THanks for the suggestions, I'll give that a shot! Im being lazy, does anyone know the size of the orings? ", Keep all sources of flame far away from any hydraulic fluid leak.
I either have to stop the leaking or find hydraulic fluid that is high in nitrogen and leave it as is for side dressing. Do you have to keep adding hydraulic fluid?
1) Do not check for leaks with your hands hydraulic fluid can reach high temps in the range of 300F or more which will cause serious burns if it comes in contact with your skin. "publisher": { I didn't even know I needed some. Stucchi Instructions and Warnings (PDF).
If you are just changing o-rings you don't need wrenches. You could have a bad o-ring or two on that shaft. replaced o rings 2 or three times with john deere parts. Do the inside ones first (especially the top one), (SOLD) JD 455 ~1996 w/ Rear PTO. Call Flowfit Today On 01584 876 033 For Further Information! Now with the ISO standard, that is the only alternative I would go with. Yes - I'd like to sign up for industry & product information related emails from Stucchi USA, Event Calendar | Blog Careers | Company PoliciesCookie Policy | Privacy | Sitemap, Stucchi is ISO9001:2015, ISO14001:2015 and OHSAS 18001:2007 Certified
With at least 5 JD's with multiple couplers over 30+ years, I've always used JD parts and had 1-2 remotes rebuilt- one basket and 1-2 vertical shafts- never been a serious problem. 
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That is the usual cause of leakage- especially if the hose disconnected under pressure. I would stay with original parts before going to an off-brand. I believe the connectors are just prone to seepage. Likely not worn out. Should I be concerned? A forum community dedicated to John Deere tractor owners and enthusiasts. 
Ron, Did you use the kit from JD or used parts, or what? coupler "@type": "Person", After recently re-attaching my front loader, I had a leak at one of the quick connects. A dry plug can tear the o-ring just enough to cause a minor leak. Darrell, If you do happen to crack your tubing, I'v got a fix for that toothat doesn't require pulling the engine, buying flaring tools, and replacing 5 or 6 feet of tubing. For my Ford tractors, I need the Ford orings - the cheap ones from the supply store do not cut it for this application, not the right material. 3) Do not forget to depressurize the system Never leave a system pressurized when inspecting the connections, even if you only see a small drip of fluid on the ground. I guess I have to tear it out again and replace them and try again. Anytime you do experience a leak with your Bobcat auxiliary hydraulic couplers, it is best to replace the coupler rather than attempt to rebuild it. leak would stop for a short time then resume and get worse over time. It includes a new 'carriage', I think it is called, maybe 'basket'- anyway- it is the metal guts of the coupler. Do you lose all the fluid when you change out these O-rings? TSC seems to have a cult following. Neil, Buna-N would be the correct o-ring material. BUNA Temperature range: -30F/-34C to 250F/121C, VITON Temperature range: 400F/204C to 600F/315C, The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, https://www.homedepot.com/p/K-Tool-DkuJvValfBzT8xtyJDBoC4E4QAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds, https://www.precisionplasticball.com/blog/post/blog-blog-buna-vs-viton-whats-difference, https://www.amazon.com/Sterling-Seal-OR90BLKBUN113X100-Durometer-Hardness/dp/B01ELJB2M0, VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. So make sure the threaded connection is tight, clean both male and female quick connects, check for leaks. On my 54"snow blade, I have one pair of Pioneer 1020-2 ball valve and one pair of Pioneer 1020-2P poppet valve male connectors.
Examine the connection of the fitting prior to over torqueing. This is a new machine, 16 hours. coupling fem couplings disconnects spills minimizes spill qcd Top 7 Tips for Leaking Bobcat Auxiliary Hydraulic Couplers, Forwarder2020 Utilizes Advanced Hydraulics to Protect Forests. This has been known to occur even with only 100 psi of pressure and up to four inches away from the fluid source. "@type": "InteractionCounter", You need to determine where the oil is leaking from. My newest JD is a 1983- so hydraulic couplers have never been a problem that I couldn't fix with the right JD parts. It is prolly a Parker. lumax coupler 1403 faesa If exposed to hydraulic fluid in high temps or if penetration of the skin occurs, seek immediate medical attention as the results could be devastating even requiring possible amputation. 4) Do not forget to relieve pressure its very important to depressurize the hydraulic system before inspecting connections. 
The deere # is AM37983 for the original poppet style. "width": 200, In any case they are very common. Big advantage to have multiple couplers on a tractor, (I have triple remotes on three field tractors, even though only one machine needs three, while several need two) or carry a few rings in the tool box, along with a pick and WD40. Should I be adding fluid to compensate? I can see a rubber o-ring inside the connector which i suspect has become hardened or deformed over time. Now with the ISO standard, that is the only alternative I would go with. My 1538 had Stucchi couplings between the loader and chassis and the dealer used Safeway couplers at the grapple. <>
O-rings are susceptible to cracking which may ruin the integrity of the seal when reassembled. 1999 455 with homebuilt loader, 3 pt hitch, 72" plow, 47 blower, 42 tiller, tilt/dump MCS, Curtis cab. The only benefit of Viton would be a higher operating temperature. Are you just using a box wrench to get them off? But it is so small that after I wrapped a paper towel around it the towel soaked it up over and over a month's time the towel was just damp with no real indication of leak. This only ruins the integrity of the fitting and is one of the most common causes of hydraulic fitting leaks. It is leaking at the bottom of the vertical shaft and could be that o-ring but, it was replaced when the other ones were.
"@context":"https://schema.org", A third could be the plug(s) were installed without lube. The hose ends are brand new and there is no rust. A family friendly forum community dedicated to all Tractor owners and enthusiasts. Many "stores" carry the correct size o-ring, but may also have a variety of materials, or maybe just 1 type of material. In order to cover what you should do for leaking auxiliary hydraulic quick couplers, lets first review what you absolutely should NOT do in the case of hydraulic quick connect leaks. "height": 57 Thanks, I could really use the help. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. JavaScript is disabled. Now with the ISO standard, that is the only alternative I would go with. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rU77RGMSDIE, Medium Frame Compact Utility Tractors (MCUT), Large Frame Compact Utility Tractors (LCUT), VerticalScope Inc., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. i have a 4020 john deere. }, coupler You can knock off the top cap, and replace those rings plus the cap. alemite The rebuild kit, the price you mention, is not just o-rings. With at least 5 JD's with multiple couplers over 30+ years, I've always used JD parts and had 1-2 remotes rebuilt- one basket and 1-2 vertical shafts- never been a serious problem. You could have a bad o-ring or two on that shaft.
'80 317 w/18hp B&S and divert valve for rear hydraulics, 3 pt hitch, 5' york rake, '89 322, 54 4 way blade. Anyone have any ideas?? 
It may not display this or other websites correctly. I had a kit ( both rings ) from local parts bloke in a sparex bag. We have seen this occasionally. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. "height": 57 In my opinion this was a great idea with the "quick connect" but an absolutely horrible design that is prone to leaking. I'm afraid you're gonna be on your back in that nice "warm" Maine weather. Please use the navigational links to explore our website. Could it be that the units are shot or could the o-rings be bad still or just the wrong ones? Easy to replace in the field. 4 0 obj
1980 317 with KT17 series 2/remote oil filter kit. 
It is definetly leaking from the tractor.
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The rebuild kit, the price you mention, is not just o-rings. I've never used anything but JD parts on the couplers, so I don't know how other supplier parts work. You mention 'turn them on'- do you mean turning the lever that moves that vertical shaft to lock the coupler in place? One, as rudy said, wrong part(s).Another could just be a tolerance stack upmax od on coupler bore/o-ring groove, min. 
5) Do not forget about flammability even a pinhole leak can create a flammable vapor. Change), You are commenting using your Facebook account. Parker is also a common brand. What a let down- I was unimpressed. couplers face flat steer hydraulic skid stucchi coupling iso coupler leak quick performance rugged usa If you are experiencing leaking hydraulic couplers on your skid steer machine, here are some tips on what NOT to do: 1) Do not over tighten thinking thats all you need to do you may overtighten the coupler thinking the tighter the better, although this can ruin the integrity of the seal and is one of the most common culprits of leaking couplers. 
But a bad hose end could rough up the new o-ring in one application, is the issue. ;). I have the 4 hydraulic quick connects that operate up/down and side to side function of the blade. With at least 5 JD's with multiple couplers over 30+ years, I've always used JD parts and had 1-2 remotes rebuilt- one basket and 1-2 vertical shafts- never been a serious problem. They make the couplers slide harder, but they work better than the cup seals on worn couplers. So do you just put a wrench on them and back them off?
4) Do not re-use O-rings Even if you decide to reassemble a fitting (we recommend replacing the fitting altogether), you should never re-use an O-ring. I had no idea it's like 50 bucks a gallon. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding.
Contact us with any questions and to learn more about our leak-free hydraulic solutions. dia on plug, and o-ring. After reading on this forum I actually made a special trip to visit the closest one. He has devoted 25 years to the fluid power industry in sales, management, and leadership roles within the industry. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes.
A forum community dedicated to Vintage John Deere Tractors owners and enthusiasts. "text": "I have replaced the o-rings in both sets of remotes on my 2640 with aftermarket o-rings and they don't appear to leak until I hook up to a remote cylinder and turn them on. The hose ends are brand new and there is no rust. I used 2-3 gallons planting half acre of sweet corn today. coupler There may be two of these, one top and bottom, be sure to press in on both of them to release pressure before disconnection. Change), You are commenting using your Twitter account. ", You say it leaks from the bottom- do you mean the bottom of the vertical shaft, or bottom of the rear of the coupler? 2 0 obj
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(LogOut/ Actually never noticed that they existed! 6) Dont forget about flammability People sometimes forget that even a pinhole leak may create a mist-like cloud of flammable vapor. "interactionStatistic": { H\UyPwfnwM!T*4b %301*x APnE\+(D[%j7UtW10c||eqrhL*-eM1v.+Gio,S]_kk'4@5tC.zr].o Going on the forum i saw this thread, curiosity sent me here and You answered my questions. -!.AR*wfF{sPr#2QQI*"nx6d|p-bSZV|p6E Oz| b~ ,v Bruce. its nice to not have to add hydraulic fluid any more or have the leaking mess down the back end of the tractor. "author": { Be sure to keep any source of flame including cigarettes, lighters, cutting or welding torches far away from any hydraulic fluid leak. O-rings should suffice to fix most leaks. EDPM is used for water service and may (??) It includes a new 'carriage', I think it is called, maybe 'basket'- anyway- it is the metal guts of the coupler. The most obvious is the "O" rings inside of the female fitting and the other is a mismatch of the two parts. Searching for leaking couplers, quick-disconnects, fittings, etc provides an overwhelming number of false positive results. There a so many different sizes of O ring that if possible, it's best to try and identify it from a workshop manual or dealers parts list and even to to pay the dealers premium for half a dozen of the right size. Releasing all system pressure after parking helps to reduce it, too. What thurlow said about rusty couplers is valid, as well as damage to the coupler with multiple disconnects under pressure. "datePublished": "2004-05-11", i have a 4020 john deere. Has anyone else had this problem before and if so what did you do to handle it? "description":"Discussion of JD Hydraulic outlets leaking in the Tractor Talk forum followed by comments. The nylon back-up ring is to prevent the O-ring extruding out of the coupling when under full pressure. Kubota salesman here. Hi - 2 of the the quick release couplings on the back of the tractor (IH 685) are dripping steadily when they are connected, but dry when not. Neil, I'm not really too familiar with the exact make-up of the 140, but I believe (???) I would stay with original parts before going to an off-brand. We offer a wide selection of couplers ideal on skid steer machines such as the APM which easily connects under residual or thermal pressure and features a flat face, leak free design. endobj
I have a hard time seeing how much hydrolic fluid is left because it's clear. Who knows on brand. Bob, was going to post about the need to change a coupler that got bent when strapping my 322 to a trailer. JavaScript is disabled. 6) Do no assume its the fitting that is leaking drips occur at the lowest point of gravity, the leak point may be different from the drip point. It gets to be more drippy during hard uses when the hydraulic fluid gets really hot and the viscosity decreases. 
Often, one or the other part flies out upon disconnect. techspot rbd I either have to stop the leaking or find hydraulic fluid that is high in nitrogen and leave it as is for side dressing. Very, very common for this type of coupler to leak when all pressure is released. I have a 2017 BX23S with just under 300 hours. TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. npt bsp dn6 flush But a bad hose end could rough up the new o-ring in one application, is the issue. ;) For my Ford tractors, I need the Ford orings - the cheap ones from the supply store do not cut it for this application, not the right material. 
It is definetly leaking from the tractor. JavaScript is disabled.
The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. You need to determine where the oil is leaking from. --->Paul You need to determine where the oil is leaking from. 
JavaScript is disabled. Use some brake cleaner to clean and and check it If it continues to leak defiantly call your dealer.
Stucchi is recognized for delivering a constant flow of hydraulic solutions custom designed to meet your specific requirements. hydraulic couplers fittings quick couplings face flat stucchi premier tractor jic coupler fluid international leak usa bh a13 npt series }. leak would stop for a short time then resume and get worse over time.
I do not know if this relates to a JD, but it is my experience. "logo": {
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