hydraulic hose fitting leaks

BigTone

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When I hooked up my saginaw hitch I used pipe fittings from TSC, I teflon taped the fittings first (that didn't work at all), then, I was told these fittings need the crap tightened out of them. So i did that and it worked for the most part but there are still some leaks, I can't tighten them anymore because the hoses are beginning to twist. Is there some sort of fittings I could use that allow the fitting to tighten but NOT twist the hose? any help is appreciated...thanks, ~Anthony
 
Yes Anthony, there are swivel fittings that do just that.Screw the fitting into the machine.Them screw the hose into the fitting.Use a second wrench to 'back up' the hose.Fittings come in many configuations.M toF;F to F;90*;45*......Go see your local implement dealer,hydralic store,'farm' store......They're pretty common,easily obtainable.Good luck! Steve
 
Every hose that doesn't terminate in a quick-coupler needs a swivel fitting on one end or the other. It's impossible to tighten the connections otherwise.

You can purchase just the swivel fitting to go between your hose and your pipe fittings. Just make sure to get the right type of thread, as there are three, and they don't seal up if you mix types.

Plain old galvanized/black pipe fittings are probably not the best choice, but people have been getting by with them for decades.
 
You should have hydraulic hoses made by your local
hydraulic shop using swivel nuts. I use JIC tube fittings and swivel nuts. The tube fittings are male pipe to male tube. Then connect the hose with the swivel nuts to the tube fittings. Take along one of hose's that has the pipe thread to get the correct pipe size on the tube fitting. I made these for my garden tractor using reusable fittings. Hal
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