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My BXpanded Backhoe thumb has been just great for moving big rocks, grabbing piles of branches, or even big logs. The problem is I have to get off the tractor to set the position of the thumb and I've gotten tired of doing that so I’m going to convert it to hydraulic operation.
* Universal Hydraulic Third Function Valve Kit w/ Joystick Handle, 15 GPM:
- Amazon: amzn.to/3Qoji1m
- Summit Hydraulics: summit-hydraulics.com/product...
* Magister Hydraulics Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder - Tang Universal Hydraulic Cylinder 2" Bore, 10 inch Stroke Tang Style (2x10): amzn.to/3SkDCmE
* Woodstock W1171 - Spacer - 1" ID x 1-1/2" OD x 1/2" H: www.grizzly.com/products/wood...
* Hillman 3/4 in. ID x 1 in. OD x 2 in. L Seamless Steel Deep Drawer Spacers: www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...
00:00 Introduction
00:44 Cautions
01:19 Summit Hydraulics Kit Description
03:11 Measurements for Cylinder
03:37 Choosing a Cylinder
07:20 Test Fitting the Cylinder
07:47 Spacers for the Dipperstick End
08:43 Spacers for the Thumb End
10:00 Coming up in Part 2
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