I am in the process of replumbing my entire hydraulic system. I am using the gutted belly reservoir with an IH live pump. Originally I was going to return the oil into the side 1/2" NPT hole that used to be a pressure port. Searching this sight, it sounds like the best results are when the return line enters the bottom of the reservoir. I am mostly going to be using the hydraulics for the 3 point hitch I installed with 2 way cylinders. I currently have 2 questions.
1. I have a 1" NPT hole on the side of the bottom of the tank for the suction line. Is it ok to "T" my return into this same suction line?
2. My tractor had the pressure side of the pump necked down to 1/2" right at the pump outlet instead of using 3/4" line. The valve I got is a 15 gpm valve with 1/2" in and out ports. Am I hurting anything using a 1/2" pressure line. I assume it may add some heat. I don't want to get a different valve.
Thanks,
Dan
1. I have a 1" NPT hole on the side of the bottom of the tank for the suction line. Is it ok to "T" my return into this same suction line?
2. My tractor had the pressure side of the pump necked down to 1/2" right at the pump outlet instead of using 3/4" line. The valve I got is a 15 gpm valve with 1/2" in and out ports. Am I hurting anything using a 1/2" pressure line. I assume it may add some heat. I don't want to get a different valve.
Thanks,
Dan