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Blew a hydraulic line. EZ fix but where do I put fluid?

FrancSevin

FrancSevin

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Okay, so my 1986 JD 350 Backhoe blew the return line on the Hydraulic system. I gotta admit, I'm a bit lost without a manual.

I can most like figure the fill port by elimination. Under the operator's seat seems to be the one. Oil, radiator water, and fuel are obvious.

Next, how do I bleed the system of air once repaired and filled.

In the four years I have had this unit, this is the first failure.

Any suggestion appreciated. Even sarcasm.

franc
 
That's a good guess on the fill port. My Deere has it just below and behind the seat.
As for bleeding, I'm pretty sure it'll self bleed. Just cycle the hydraulics fully in all directions about 10-20 times or until there's no longer "choppiness" in the hydraulic movements.
 
bczoom said:
That's a good guess on the fill port. My Deere has it just below and behind the seat.
As for bleeding, I'm pretty sure it'll self bleed. Just cycle the hydraulics fully in all directions about 10-20 times or until there's no longer "choppiness" in the hydraulic movements.
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Thanks. Yeah, I hoped for self bleed but wasn't sure.

I guess I'm lucky because this appears to be the return drain hose or the pump supply. It is a simple rubber hose with very little
re-enforcement. That and one end was held on with a hose clamp. I hope it wasn't a "hillbilly" fix.

After a fruitless search for a local shop to repair the hose, I have decided to go to the local JD store here in town. If they laugh, I'll get the hint. :yum: :unsure:
 
FrancSevin said:
I have decided to go to the local JD store here in town.
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That's probably going to hurt your pocketbook.
I've gotten my hyd hoses from Amazon. If you can find the JD part #, search amazon with that to find a match. Otherwise, get the length and fitting size to find a match.
Here's Deere's part list site. Enter your model then follow it down to hydraulics.
 
Yeah. JD parts aren't cheap.

I actually don't do Amazon much. 50/50 on satisfaction.
but worth a look.


thanks
 
A good local hydraulic hose shop is your best friend. I can take a hose into them and it's usually only a 10-15 minute turn around. And I know I'm getting an exact match.
 
XeVfTEUtaAqJHTqq said:
A good local hydraulic hose shop is your best friend. I can take a hose into them and it's usually only a 10-15 minute turn around. And I know I'm getting an exact match.
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I know, I had one here for years. Young fella ran it. He's gone, his shop taken over by a bigger fish. They don't do it.
So, I'm looking.

Meanwhile, I'm down. "Time is money." You may have heard of this.

My JD 350 is currently a lawn ornament.

So, If I cannot find a source by Thursday, I'm headed to the dealer. Cause they can do it.

BTW; Thanks for the linky.
 
The Strangest thing happened yesterday afternoon.

Some sales guy stopped by to introduce his hydraulic supply company to me. Being a user i wason his list.

I told him we were closing the business but, handed him my tractor part.

$49.00, I'll have it Thursday.

WOW!

I never have this kind of luck.

I 'm betting the engineering gods are laughing at what they have in store for payment.
 
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