Work Complete - FEL Pump

Aug 19, 2016

Today I'm back at the land, but this time I stop by Timberjack, a local equipment dealer that also deal in hydraulic fittings. They were able to hook me up with a simple reducing hydraulic fitting that allowed me to hook the hose to the fitting directly to the pump discharge. Once I had this in place, I started the tractor, worked the FEL controls and EUREKA! No leaking and all functions of the FEL working properly. Satisfied with the results I call it an early day to wrap up some things at home.

Time: 4hrs

Work Continues - FEL Pump

Aug 13, 2016

I go back to O'Day's hardware for hydraulic fittings before going to the land. Pretty sure I have the fittings I need, to complete the job today. When I arrive at the land the pump is still on the tractor, now one stole this one.  I proceed to work on the discharge and get things all hooked up with luck, the thing is still gushing fluid. Another trip into Cleveland for more pipe fittings and to search for hydraulic fittings. I had no luck, after several hours shopping and high frustration level I call it a day.

The other cool thing I did today before I left was install two game cameras pointed at the tractor, so if this or anything like it ever happens again, maybe I can catch the culprit on camera. As I was putting up the last one, it started to rain, so good time to call it quits for the day.

Work Begins - FEL Pump Replacement

Aug 12, 2016

Supplies gathered and now on to connect, fortunately the combination of fittings I have successfully allow me to connect the discharge. I now fill up the reservoir with the hydraulic fluid after draining the remainder that was in there.

The moment of truth. I crank up the tractor and work the FEL and fluid sprays everywhere. The leak is coming from the fittings at the discharge, apparently the pipe fittings are no good for the pressure of the pump. I call it a day and head home.

Time: 4hrs

FEL Pump Supplies Gathering

Aug 5, 2016
Today was spent gathering supplies to install the new FEL hydraulic pump that arrived yestarday. I'm going off dimensions that I gathered the day the pump was stolen so I hope I can find the right parts. With just the pump, I had to get everything else and I start out at O'Day hardware hoping to get all the supplies I need.

(2) Mounting bolts to mount pump to drive shaft
(1) 1" diameter hose for suction side and connections to mend hose and attach to pump nozzle
(1) 1" Threaded by barbed end fitting to connect suction hose to pump
(1) 3/4" reducing fitting to 1/2"

I found everything I needed at O'Days so I was in luck. In addition I had to get hydraulic fluid to refill the reservoir and would make a trip to Tractor Supply Co for this. All supplies gathered and now wait a week before I can install.