Float lines

[Rebflyer]

Hi all, this is a note on how my float lines are doing.
Like most, other than Wayne, I've had minor problems with the plastic
FITTINGS. Nothing wrong with the lines. So, I found that Parker makes a brass
fitting called press to loc. You can install a tee fitting inside the float where
you cannot see it in about 3 min. You can remove it in about the same time.
You'll spend about 10 removing the old fitting. (I hate those things). While
talking with the rep at the hydraulic shop my biggest concern was that they
may seep when under no load. He told me that had been a minor problem in the
past, but they had been re engineered to allow for that situation. I now have
2 installed with no signs of leaking. The best description I can give is
that they are like the old air shock lines where you push in the line and then
have to squeeze the retainer to remove it. There are several manufacturers
that make these, I just prefer Parker. Oh, and don't forget to use the brass
inserts in the places where you still use the nut and ferrule, like the
cylinders in the floats. The press to loc's were just a bit to long to use in there.

Still on floats and getting wet, but it's getting colder!
Curt N97MR




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