8N remote hydraulics

(quoted from post at 12:57:09 08/29/16) I recently purchased a 1950 8N, and have a question about the hydraulics. There are 2 taps in the case, 1 on the top of diff and other under the seat. There is a hose connected from the test port to the tap under the seat. I believe this modification was done to add a remote cylinder and not have to chain the lift down?

I need to re-route the hose because the Low range lever hits the hose (was a nice surprise to find out it had the Howard low range). I have a couple of questions: What would happen if I engaged the PTO with this hose disconnected, will it build pressure and something blow, or is there an internal pressure relief? Is the fitting on the diff also a return the test port hose could be connected to? Thanks

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(quoted from post at 12:57:09 08/29/16) I recently purchased a 1950 8N, and have a question about the hydraulics. There are 2 taps in the case, 1 on the top of diff and other under the seat. There is a hose connected from the test port to the tap under the seat. I believe this modification was done to add a remote cylinder and not have to chain the lift down?

I need to re-route the hose because the Low range lever hits the hose (was a nice surprise to find out it had the Howard low range). I have a couple of questions: What would happen if I engaged the PTO with this hose disconnected, will it build pressure and something blow, or is there an internal pressure relief? Is the fitting on the diff also a return the test port hose could be connected to? Thanks

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I think JMOR has identified your modification and explained the operation. I believe it to be an "improvement" that gives you more flexibility over the plumbing and would leave it as is. Do not disconnect the hose unless you understand the operation and make the appropriate substitute connections. Reroute the hose run if it is a problem with the Howard shifter.

TOH

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(quoted from post at 17:56:10 08/29/16)

(quoted from post at 12:57:09 08/29/16) I recently purchased a 1950 8N, and have a question about the hydraulics. There are 2 taps in the case, 1 on the top of diff and other under the seat. There is a hose connected from the test port to the tap under the seat. I believe this modification was done to add a remote cylinder and not have to chain the lift down?

I need to re-route the hose because the Low range lever hits the hose (was a nice surprise to find out it had the Howard low range). I have a couple of questions: What would happen if I engaged the PTO with this hose disconnected, will it build pressure and something blow, or is there an internal pressure relief? Is the fitting on the diff also a return the test port hose could be connected to? Thanks

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I think JMOR has identified your modification and explained the operation. I believe it to be an "improvement" that gives you more flexibility over the plumbing and would leave it as is. Do not disconnect the hose unless you understand the operation and make the appropriate substitute connections. Reroute the hose run if it is a problem with the Howard shifter.

TOH

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did tell you how to return it to factory, but TOH certainly does have a point, in that if you might ever want to add a feature such as hydraulic top link or any other extra, I would not undo the advantage the is already there. Just re-route the connection/hose.

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