[Ford-ferguson] hydraulic pipe question

[Mike Sloane]

I am no authority on hydraulics, but I think that black iron pipe should 
do the job just fine. After all, what are we dealing with - something 
like 750 psi tops? Just be sure to anchor the pipe in a way that will 
prevent it from vibrating against any other metal components.

Mike

On 12/21/2010 2:31 PM, Howard Fleming wrote:
> Quick question on pipe suitable for a hydraulic line on a Ford 8N.
>
> I need a short length of pipe to run from the hydraulic test port up to
> the front of the tractor.  The fitting I have to connect to the test
> port accepts 1/4 inch pipe, which I will need to size up to 1/2 inch for
> the coupling.
>
> What type pipe would you all recommend, or would I be better off running
> the whole thing in hydraulic hose, and rigging a heat shield where it
> runs next to the muffler?
>
> The line will be used to run the hydraulic cylinder for a Sauder snow plow.
>
> Thanks,
> Howard