It looks very neatly done. You said power beyond not recommended but seeing as how you have it I would suggest you could have put a tee fitting in filler plug. Then you could still have your power beyond line where it is but you could also have a 90 elbow coming out toward you with a top fill plug so it's easier to top off oil level.
Duncan, that's a good idea but in all of the years I've been using this configuration I haven't had to add oil to the Touch Control unit. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Thank you for the comments. There is no source for the hard lines. Those I had to bend myself. The auxiliary hydraulics will work just as well using hydraulic hose and would be simpler for most to install. Hard lines aren't required for this modification.
The best resource for any Cub owner is www.farmallcub.com they have manuals to access, wanted and for sale ads and members that are a wealth of knowledge. Congratulations on the acquisition of your grandfather's Cub. I'm sure he'd be happy to know that it's yours and that you'll take care of it.
You can purchase a bypass block from TM Tractor Parts by calling Ron at 207-892-0163. The tubing I ran, I formed myself and are not available from anyone. Most will find it easier to run hydraulic hoses instead of steel tubing. TM Tractor Parts A Division of Windy Hill Restoration LLC Windham, Maine Specializing in Farmall Cub & Lo-Boy: TM Tractor Parts 115 River Road Windham, Maine 04062
Thank you for watching this video and your great question. The addition of the bypass block does not hinder the use of the original Touch Control unit in any way, it just diverts the flow of the hydraulic fluid through the auxiliary valve first before it enters the Touch Control unit. The Touch Control operates just the same as it did prior to adding the bypass block and the blade is lifted or lowered using the Touch Control lever mounted on the steering column. The only interference in the operation of the Touch Control is that you cannot operate the Touch Control AND the auxiliary valve at the same time. When you shift the auxiliary valve the hydraulic flow is diverted to the power angle cylinder instead of the Touch Control unit. As soon as you release the auxiliary valve, it shifts back to the neutral position and flow is restored to the Touch Control unit. I hope I made myself clear.
I have no experience with the 154 or 184 tractors. I would assume that you can but you'll need to do some more research to verify that it's possible. Sorry I can't be more helpful in that regard.
Thanks for watching. No. The open center allows the fluid to pass through the auxiliary valve and flow into the Touch Control unit allowing it to operate like normal.
It's been a long time since I purchased that valve but if I recall, it was purchased from the Surplus Center online. There are many sources for hydraulic components so I'd suggest taking some time and doing some comparison shopping. Remember, the valve needs a pressure relief that can be adjusted down to around 1500 psi. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project.
Love how it makes the cub even more useful. I have 3 running cubs. At least one will be getting this modification.
Very nice job setting up your auxiliary hydraulics. The video was very professional as well.
Thank you very much and thank you for watching!!
Beautiful job! You are a smart man.
Thank you for the kind words.
You did a really professional job there it looks like a factory upgrade I enjoyed watching and learned a few things 😀
Thank you for the kind words and for watching Keith!
Nicely done! And thanks for the very clear explanation of they system.
Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
Very clean install 👌
Thanks Erik!
Good looking Cub, and very respectable fabrication skills
Thank you for the kind words and thanks for watching!
Great video.
Thank you!
The power beyond is a great feature if you put quick couple fittings on it to power a remote log splitter that has it's own valve.
Good point Tom! Thanks for watching and commenting!
Awesome tractor
Thank you very much!
Absolute genius, nice work
Thank you Rodney! Thanks for watching.
It looks very neatly done. You said power beyond not recommended but seeing as how you have it I would suggest you could have put a tee fitting in filler plug. Then you could still have your power beyond line where it is but you could also have a 90 elbow coming out toward you with a top fill plug so it's easier to top off oil level.
Duncan, that's a good idea but in all of the years I've been using this configuration I haven't had to add oil to the Touch Control unit. Thanks for watching and Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Nice job
@@TheLollypopdaddy thank you very much.
Super nice setup. The block and hard lines look great like they are original factory parts. I would love to know how to get the hard lines.
Thank you for the comments. There is no source for the hard lines. Those I had to bend myself. The auxiliary hydraulics will work just as well using hydraulic hose and would be simpler for most to install. Hard lines aren't required for this modification.
@@rickyoung360 thanks Rick, yours does look great.
Very cool!! Just inherited a cub from my grandfather. Where's a good place to look for a plow and everything I'd need to hook it up?
The best resource for any Cub owner is www.farmallcub.com they have manuals to access, wanted and for sale ads and members that are a wealth of knowledge. Congratulations on the acquisition of your grandfather's Cub. I'm sure he'd be happy to know that it's yours and that you'll take care of it.
@@rickyoung360 thanks Rick, much appreciated! He had the engine completely rebuilt last year so hoping it'll run for many more years to come!
Can you tell me again where I can buy the bypass block. Can you also get the lines too?
You can purchase a bypass block from TM Tractor Parts by calling Ron at 207-892-0163.
The tubing I ran, I formed myself and are not available from anyone. Most will find it easier to run hydraulic hoses instead of steel tubing.
TM Tractor Parts
A Division of Windy Hill Restoration LLC
Windham, Maine
Specializing in Farmall Cub & Lo-Boy:
TM Tractor Parts
115 River Road
Windham, Maine 04062
Nice setup on the old cub, ignorance showing up here, how do you lift and lower the blade, as you don't want it down all the time
Thank you for watching this video and your great question. The addition of the bypass block does not hinder the use of the original Touch Control unit in any way, it just diverts the flow of the hydraulic fluid through the auxiliary valve first before it enters the Touch Control unit. The Touch Control operates just the same as it did prior to adding the bypass block and the blade is lifted or lowered using the Touch Control lever mounted on the steering column. The only interference in the operation of the Touch Control is that you cannot operate the Touch Control AND the auxiliary valve at the same time. When you shift the auxiliary valve the hydraulic flow is diverted to the power angle cylinder instead of the Touch Control unit. As soon as you release the auxiliary valve, it shifts back to the neutral position and flow is restored to the Touch Control unit. I hope I made myself clear.
Can you do this with a 154 ?
I have no experience with the 154 or 184 tractors. I would assume that you can but you'll need to do some more research to verify that it's possible. Sorry I can't be more helpful in that regard.
@@rickyoung360no problem just need to add a bypass somehow
Does the open center valve effect the use of the other hydraulic system?
Thanks for watching. No. The open center allows the fluid to pass through the auxiliary valve and flow into the Touch Control unit allowing it to operate like normal.
Where did you get the valve
It's been a long time since I purchased that valve but if I recall, it was purchased from the Surplus Center online. There are many sources for hydraulic components so I'd suggest taking some time and doing some comparison shopping. Remember, the valve needs a pressure relief that can be adjusted down to around 1500 psi. Thanks for watching and good luck with your project.