Ford 641 auxilary valves? Best way to add?

tysmobiletractor · Oct 31, 2017

I want to add a set of auxiliary valves to my Ford 641, mainly for 3 pt accessories in the back.
Please let me know your opinion on options.
I'm building numerous attachments for this tractor - dragging trees out of the woods - lifting pallets- garden and food plot tillage equipment. Brush hog - etc

Send a pic if you have a set up you like.
Thanks

old · Oct 31, 2017

The best way is one of those aux valve set up that goes on in place to the test port plug if you can find one

BobReeves · Oct 31, 2017

I'm in the middle of adding top link and side cylinders to my 3600, will be almost the same as my 3000. Using one of the adaptor plates to tap into the tractor hydraulics, adding a dual spool valve and of course everything to connect it together.

On this one I am not going to use quick connects but on the 3000 I have 4 quick connects mounted to a bracket that is mounted to the back of the seat. Both spool valves are mounted with a bracket platform I made that bolts under the fender using the fender bolts and puts the valve facing the rear between the seat and fender.

Some might not like the idea of drilling holes in the fender for the return and power beyond ports but doesn't bother me in the least. When I get it finished I'll try to get photos of both.

souNdguy · Nov 1, 2017

cheap and easy.. but usually not both.

the easy way is to buy a valve set that bolts on in front of the seat... usually they aren't cheap.

The cheap way is to get a power beyond plate and put it in front of the seat under the blank cover, and then plumb that to a
cheap spool valve. It's the cheap option.. but involves more work, and whatnot.

Royse · Nov 1, 2017

This first type of valve fits x00/x01/x000 and probably others.
This particular one with two handles came off an x00 and
runs two outlets/four hoses. I like it a lot. Nice and smooth.

But as you can see, the handles can hit the draft control handle.
The second valve is for the later x000 series. Handle is bent
to clear the draft control selector handle. This one is a single.

The third one is a Tisco dual spool similar to those sold on YT.
This one had one ball swivel broken off and was missing a
handle. I bought a new handle from YT and replaced it.
All mount in the same place, right under the seat.

Michaels Dad · Nov 1, 2017

Here's the setup I bought, problem is I don't remember where I bought it from. All I can remember is that it wasn't that expensive.
Kit came complete with everything needed except the hydraulic top link.

CTPhil · Nov 1, 2017

Never saw one like that before.

Royse · Nov 1, 2017

The valve looks like some I've seen on eBay. I have no experience
with them, but I think around $300 new for the kit with hoses.

BobReeves · Nov 2, 2017

For top link, never cared for having the control under the seat because you can't reach it from the rear of the tractor when hooking up or removing an implement. One of the big benefits of a hydraulic top link is being able to use it to help position an implement when hooking and unhooking to the tractor.

This is my 3000 with a Cross valve found on eBay several years ago for under $100.00. It has a loader and I installed quick connects for the rear hydraulics.

BobReeves · Nov 2, 2017

Having issues with my internet connection, on wireless and provider is having a problem with the tower. Will try to upload photos at a later time.

Michaels Dad · Nov 2, 2017

(quoted from post at 04:26:43 11/02/17) For top link, never cared for having the control under the seat because you can't reach it from the rear of the tractor when hooking up or removing an implement. One of the big benefits of a hydraulic top link is being able to use it to help position an implement when hooking and unhooking to the tractor.

This is my 3000 with a Cross valve found on eBay several years ago for under $100.00. It has a loader and I installed quick connects for the rear hydraulics.

I'm never on the tractor when I'm hooking up the top link, so it's never been a concern.
Love the hydraulic link when using a box blade and landscape rake.

tractorguy2 · Nov 2, 2017

Last fall a friend wanted to put a valve on his 860. The junk
yards wanted between $600-900 for a OEM valve. I bought a kit
from Steiner. The kit was made in Turkey. Works well. As usual
the mounting instructions were next to none. The only thing I
didn't like about the valve was it didn't have a detent ball.
You have to hold the lever till the implement is down.

BobReeves · Nov 3, 2017

(quoted from post at 05:38:41 11/02/17)
I'm never on the tractor when I'm hooking up the top link, so it's never been a concern.
Love the hydraulic link when using a box blade and landscape rake.

My point exactly, can't reach an under seat control when off the tractor.

This is the 3000...

And the 3600 in process...

tysmobiletractor · Nov 5, 2017

Thanks for all the information everyone.
And the pics really help.
Looking forward to plumbing my own.

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