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  1. ROARKY

    M246 in the busted hydraulic hose club

    That would be great! I would love to have the numbers! I am planning on adding some sort of “shield” between the lines and the operators station. Not sure what I will do just yet because the lines contour the wall and go under the valve bank. May be as simple as sheet metal bent to deflect...
  2. ROARKY

    M246 in the busted hydraulic hose club

    I meant to ask what size you went with, I have come across the braze on fittings before, I like those!
  3. ROARKY

    M246 in the busted hydraulic hose club

    do you recall which fittings you used and where you got them? I want to be ready for the next time. My local hydraulic shop had no idea on where to start lol
  4. ROARKY

    M246 in the busted hydraulic hose club

    Been a bit but here is the fix. Ended up being the hoist line.
  5. ROARKY

    M246 in the busted hydraulic hose club

    I have been looking and think I am going toeventually replace all of the metal lines located in the crane cab with rubber hose and reusable fittings. I have found several suppliers but want to make sure I get something that will last. The steel line that busted was the hoist control line so I...
  6. ROARKY

    M246 in the busted hydraulic hose club

    That’s what I believe I will do too. Any idea on what size/style the fittings are for each end?
  7. ROARKY

    M246 in the busted hydraulic hose club

    So I may need some assistance. Today, I noticed my crane had frothy hydraulic fluid leaking from inside my crane basket. What looks to be one of the steel lines inside the crane cab, is leaking by the seat. I’ve read a few threads but wanted to ask for a down and dirty response. 1. What is...
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