[Farmall] Hydraulic line for 340U?

[Jim Becker]

All I can do on this question is repeat what some others have said.  I don't 
have first hand knowledge.  If you do want to try patching the existing 
line, it has been suggested that getting it silver soldered has the best 
chance of working and continuing to hold for an extended time.

I suspect that a leak at an existing joint can be repaired but a split seam 
probably cannot without replacing AT LEAST the damaged section.
Jim Becker

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From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
Sent: Saturday, June 05, 2010 7:58 AM
To: "Farmall/IHC mailing list" <farmall at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Subject: Re: [Farmall] Hydraulic line for 340U?

> 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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