[Farmall] Hydraulic line for 340U?

[Mike Sloane]

This is a very common problem for the 240 and 340 (as well as other 
tractors with hard lines running under the seat). On my 340, the leak 
was near the "manifold" block at the very back, but on others the tubing 
itself was split.
<http://public.fotki.com/mikesloane/farmall_340/340_hydro3.html>

While you may be able to locate a replacement assembly, you will have 
little assurance that it won't be as bad or worse than the one you have. 
I have seen examples where others have cut back the line away from the 
split, welded/brazed regular hydraulic fittings, and used rubber 
hydraulic hose to join the gap. Frankly, I think that would be your best 
bet, even if it isn't as pretty as the original.

Mike

On 6/5/2010 8:04 AM, br549 at hemc.net wrote:
> I have sprung a hydraulic leak under the [deluxe]
> seat of my '58 340 Utility. It is in the hard lines
> that run from the distribution block under the dash
> to the rear block (behind seat) for the fast hitch.
>
> I don't know what is the best option for repair at
> this point - source a replacement (not a very common
> model in this part of the south, it seems) or see if
> I can get someone to braze the lines? Can I expect
> another 52 years of service if it is brazed properly
> (yes, there is a very good chance I can still be
> using the tractor then...)?
>
> Holloway and Sons is a vintage / antique tractor
> salvage yard within about 80 miles but they had a
> large auction in December and sold the F340 and T340
> that might have had the part (not to mention they are
> very high $$$ when I've purchased things in the past).
>
> Thanks to all!
>
>
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