Adding front hydro ports to 1641
 

Does anyone know if there is a kit or if it is possible to add front hydro ports to a 1641? This would be used for a power angle blade.

It is pretty easy to add the double valve to your tractor. Rich at Patton's , our sponsor above, has the entire valve and hoses that you need. You will also have to swap out the single lever for the double lever from another tractor. Most of our tractors already have the two holes in the front for the fittings. I almost did it when I put in my power steering but decided that I didn't use a blade enough to warrant it. They come up on ebay once in a great while but Rich will have them now and he is fair with his prices.

I believe that for the 1641, you won't need a different valve, but instead will need another valve. The valves on this type of tractor, I have read, are stackable. I have never done anything with the stackable valves, but I'm sure someone on here has. Good call on the hydraulic front blade - it's the best thing since sliced bread!

Nate

You don't need a different valve or different levers. Just find any donor late model Cub, 1641 thru 2182 and get the valve/lever and lines off it. The valves just stack on top of each other. There is a small pipe that you will need that goes between the valves that you will have to buy. I'm not sure of the part number for the pipe I have bought them from Ken at Carter Gruenewald or Scott at Madson's The lines are not hard to make. You can add up to three valve with no problem. I added four to one 2284 but it is a tight fit. I can take some pictures when I get out to the farm.

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Thanks for the replies, this will be the next on my list. Will post pics when it happens.

Not to hijack the thread but would this also work on a 782?

No - 782 hydraulic valves are not the same as the ones on the 1641. Also, the valves are not made to stack, but you could put them in series - would be very space-consuming. Best chance is to try to find a dual hydraulic valve somewhere.