Replacing a Hydraulic Loader Valve 

I'm really happy that you're one of the RU-vidrs that don't burden us with crappy montages full of terrible music in the interest of theatrics. You're more about the knowledge and I really appreciate that.

Props for taking the time to explain hydraulics.

New control valve - $265, installation cost - $$$, electrical tape holding bandage on - priceless. Great video Wes.

I have loved Wes’s “describing hands” (as I call them) since I first started following the channel. Of the many others things I love about Wes, is his excellent ability to describe function, flow, etc., of equipment, parts & pieces..., so that “even a caveman such as myself can understand it”... Had to “chuckle” when the phone went off, and Wes was frustrated... He has had many other situations relating to repairs that would have had me cussing like a sailor, and the phone call brings out his frustration... Great video, Thank you sir.

Being an electrician for the last 16 years, I've made plenty of electric tape band-aids and can attest to their effectiveness. Great vid again Wes, love the engineering on the valve mount!

The folks in France have been trying to get a hold of you because the warranty on your red pickup is going to expire and you will be responsible for all future repairs.

I was waiting to hear Mrs. Wes call out into the shop, "Hey Wes, have you seen my new nonstick brownie pan? I can't seem to find it". Thanks for explaining how the valves work. After using electrical tape on the band aid, I half expected to see duct tape on the welding glove to seal up that split seam.

Fixed displacement pumps discharge a set amount per revolution, but not per RPM. The discharge amount varies with the speed of the rotations of the pump. That was one of the first things that I had to learn while studying hydraulics, over 50 years ago.

At the end of the video you can bend that handle so it will not hit. You did a good job to fix that valve. We called that muffing it in. It not the right way but it works. After I saw oil filter cut open the only way I would use a Fram is for a short time use only.

I didn't understand anything you said about the pump and still enjoyed every minute of it. Excellent work Wes.

You may not know how fortunate you are to still have your dad to go to for things. Enjoy every minute with him my friend...

Wes hi i was a mechanic over 40 years before all these new stuff was around for tools what I, am getting at is you got your shit together don't let the pea on,s bust your balls they have no right your live on tv there not i watch your channel not to learn but it brings back memories Great job quality work WES [ WEAR SOFT SOUL BOOTS CONCRET ROUGH ON THE KNEES ] TAKE CARE

Thanks for taking us along on this project. Quite a transition over the last year from barely running, only turned right, drawbar tractor to a fully functional little earth mover.

REVstoration had a similar issue on a Ford V8 blowing out filters. They changed the oil pump and it fixed it. The relief valve had stuck and causing over pressure.

I was totally lost all the way through the PRV lecture, but managed to wake up just in time for the wrenching. 😂

good old fram living up to its reputation!

I love the electrical tape on the band-aid to keep it from constantly falling off. Such a simple idea but so effective.

I like the idea it's a stuck pressure relief valve. I've had success cleaning up old motors, gradually, using Rislone additive. And the Fram filter could be a contributing factor or all of it. In my opinion, they have the cheapest of the cheap construction.

With the cold weather here that battery charger is your MVP.

Blood,burns,& misaligned holes. Thanks for keeping it real. 👍🏻

When I retire soon I'm going to start restoring vintage/antique earth moving equipment and tractors. Something I always wanted to do but working to to pay the bills never gave me the time or energy. Videos like yours Wes are going to be a god send for me when it comes to fabricating and repaing them. Thanks so much for the videos!

I've said this before but I wish I had a mechanic like you in my area.

I had a filter-seal pop on my grandpa's truck once years ago, not because of an issue with quality of the filter, but because a technician at a cheap/fast oil-change place didn't remove the seal of the previous filter from the block! They cranked it down hard enough that it sealed and went down the road for a good long while, only to blow while climbing a long steep hill going out to the dump one day. So it blew, dumped every drop of oil, and my mom (who was alone in the truck at the time) kept on driving to the dump, got there, and called me to ask whether she should shut it off! I told her yes, we had it towed home, I refilled it with oil, and it started up just fine! Then oil gushed/fountained up from one side of the engine and we shut it off quickly. It took one more trial-run with me looking underneath but I finally saw where the oil was spewing from. After that it was a simple matter of replacing the filter, peeling the doubled-up seal off of the block, and topping off the oil. Shockingly, it ran well for years after that! That old '83 F150 worked hard on minimal maintenance for years! But yes, Fram are cheap junk. Still, better the filter that pops than the lines!

For somebody who doesn’t like hydraulics you sure seem to know a lot about them. Very good explanation of the function of that valve. Thanks for posting.🇬🇧

When I was in fleet maintenance for one company we had a 544h loader blow out hydraulic filters, was the pressure relief valve. Now I am still in fleet maintenance just for my own fleet on the farm, was much nicer to be able to call for parts and not need to worry about the cost.....lol

It’s a Fram filter, what would we expect?

Oil filter blew out never seen that before? Oh wait, its a Fram. Thanks for the explanation on the valve learn something new every time I watch you.

Very cool information on Hydraulic Loader Valve systems @Watch Wes Work

Great job on replacing the two control valves. Explaining open center & closed center.👍 I quit using those two, three spool valves. One spool quits you need to replace whole thing. I use the individual banks now. I know that two spool valve will probably out last the machine because it not being used 20 hrs a day.

Great video as always, Wes! To get those oil stains out of your hoodie, try some Fels Naptha. It comes in bar form, available anywhere fine laundry products are sold., like $1 a bar. Just wet the oily garment, and rub the bar into it. I use an old toothbrush on carpet and upholstery. That stuff has been around for over a century, and for anything greasy or oily on fabric, it works like magic. Some folks grind up the bars in a food processor and throw a scoop in the laundry. Happy Thanksgiving to you and the family!

Love the fact that even though you were working inside, you capped the lines. I have a box of caplugs just for that purpose. Like the tape bandage too!

Best half hour nap I’ve ever had 🍺

Always good stuff

Hi Wes, Chris here from UK. Your explanation is an inspiration to people like me doing work. Keep up the shows they are extremely useful.

Holy crap it's a unicorn. the proverbial "blown fram filter" that has started countless forum arguments is real

The little caterpillar is now really fun. This is good for small projects or where the big ones don't fit.

Impressive the way that old machine starts so easily. It looks cold there, hope that your busted up thumb has stopped throbbing. That was a very clear and interesting explanation of the open and closed type systems.

Love the the way youbtook the time to explain the different systems. In my shop when you get scrapes and cuts it costs more on the bill. $100.00 for cuts, $200.00 for scrapes, triple if hydraulic are involved. I agree with you. You are going to get the fluid everywhere but where it suppose to be.

This Oliver video series makes me feel alot better about all the time and money I have sank into 1948 AC HD5 !!

Its called the "Orange Can of Death" for a reason. Awesome job and great to see it working good.

Maybe Bend the control levers a little to stop them interfering with the hose when in the float position? 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

If it continues like that, you'll need to build a dedicated garage to house that poor lil' thing! Very nice and informative video, Wes.

Oil Filters fail because the oil pump relief valve did not open. I like Wix Filters I enjoy your videos, thanks for sharing!

My oil truck shop garage has RailRoad Tracks in the floor. 34" wide, dozer, wide, and etc. The buried in cement iron is bonded and grounded by rebar to a stub where the welder can use that stub as a lea hookup for welding. The floors is level and functions like a Frame Machine to lay outs and straightening out bend iron. I can make a jug for any pull, cut a frame and strech out a truck frame, and etc. When done, a grinding wheel removes welded on jugs and restores my floor to normal. One stall has a front end pit that is home built. Learn that trick from North Dakota farmers who repair all their machines.

Another awesome get around the problem vid by you Wes. You certainly have a Saints patience working on some of the vehicles you repair. That one was one long headache after headache series we subs sat back and enjoyed watching. You control over not having to beep every other word is outstanding

Thanks for taking the time to explain how the valves worked, it helped me learn allot.

Whenever you present us with the task, I try to second guess you on the fix & I always fall short (Nice Bandaid)

Wes I was noticing your electrical taped finger "identifies" as a band-aid 😆 Excellent & very helpful explanationon on the workings of various hydraulic valve bodies !

Despite your claim of disliking hydraulics, you have done a beautiful, tidy job on this Wes. I personally dislike BSP fittings and far prefer JIC, but sometimes it’s better to stick with what everything else is on the machine.

Hey Wes, the lighting in your shop looks great! Im watching on a 65" and the picture is perfect. Great camera

I work in the vacuum truck industry, building new equipment and deal with hydraulic systems every day. Its all fun and dandy when its dry , and your neatly routing hoses . But wait till you find out your brand new hyd pump, motor, or the worst a spool valve is defective or was incorrect/ non suffucient part loaded out in the bill of material by a wonderful engineer, and all the oil in the world spills out on you, your tools, and a nice new truck you just built 🤣😂. I really do love hydraulics though, making all my hoses run so nice and neat, and seeing a pile of parts do things is awesome

As an Engineer, I am impressed with the design by the folks at Fram. Notice how you can't quite get the crack and the logo in the frame at the same time? Brilliant! They planned it that way.

Loved watching the Oliver come back to life. Great job!

A couple of things, 1. First time experiencing a blown oil filter and using a funnel without remarking how much you hate funnel’s! 2. Good use of electrical tape on the boo-boo, duct tape is for the stitches required cuts! 3. As usual an excellent and informative video! Keep up the great work, can’t wait to see your next one!!

Every day's a school day at watch Wes work

The Oliver excavator has become like an old friend. It’s like a good friend from college or high school that you see just a few times a year. Glad to see hit your shop. Awesome work fabbing up the mounting bracket. It’s a pleasure to hang out with you in your shop.

Once again, a great project! I have two tractors with hydraulic loaders and had no idea how the valves actually worked until your explanation with in this video, so thank you!

I remember the days when Fram was good.

I learned more in this one half hour vid than i did in the last 10 years. Thanks for sharing!

Wes if you simply wouldn’t put so much pressure on that little excavator to perform, it wouldn’t blow out filters. Hahaha. Another great glimpse into the story that is your daily life, and the skills and humor you use on the journey.

I have found that an ultrasonic cleaner works great to clean up all the carbs on my small engines.

Love it. I sent you that hoodie last year with a note that said green for Oliver, and ironically the first outing is on an Oliver. I know you probably didn't get the note from the shipper, but glad it worked out and you can put it to use. cheers.

awesome job, just binge watched the entire series

Great video as always Wes. I can only imagine what the cost to fix the old girl was between parts and labor 😳. Luckily someone wanted to save it and let you give it a new life. Thank you again

I keep watching waiting for the day Wes really lowers himself to the level of the rest of us techs and uses full out cuss words when his project hurts him. I have created some of the best cuss words from working on projects that bite back.

Great fix to replace spool valves. I’m surprised at only $200 + cost for new valves. (($1000 real cost in labour} This OC46 is My all time favorite project. I want You to do a follow up show a year from now to see the machine in action. Thanks!

Look forward to watch Wes work Saturday.

It's a Fram oil filter what did you expect??? Wes have you ever cut open a brand-new Fram oil filter off the shelf? Well I didn't but others have and they are packed with nothing but goodness rust rust rust straight from the factory and usually the filter inside is yet to be desired by anybody. But you my friend you're the cream of the crop. Thanks for sharing your videos, many blessings to you and your family.

👍👌👏 Extremely well done again (video and work). I like this little crawler. As always: Thanks a lot for making teaching explaining recording editing uploading and sharing. Best regards luck and health to all of you.

Great work Wes. You have an amazing amount of knowledge!

Thanks for the hydraulic valve lesson. I love the mounting design.

Fram oil filter: Somewhere off in the distance Eric O chimes in with "well there's yer problem, lady"

Great job as always young man and thanks for explaining said valve operation.

Great vid Wes. Love the education on valves, very useful information. On a side note, you might look at horse stall floor pads to prevent crawler type equipment to damage your floor. A local guy near me uses them and they work great at preventing damage to the cement floor. Thanks for sharing

Super video, education, sarcasm and oil on the floor. What more could one want?

Your tutorial on open versus closed hydraulic control is very much appreciated! Short and succinct, perfect!

FRAM= "the orange can of death" in the oil filter world according to the "Bob is The Oil Guy" site...lol. Love the old Oliver crawlers!

It's a Fram filter. I've seen them with split seams on many occasions. I would use old socks stuffed in a tomato can before I would use a Fram filter on anything. [Edit: Thanks a lot for the explanation on the different types of hydraulic systems - closed center and open center. ]

Why i enjoy your work is because, you are very clean when working and or your shop in general...Organization is important when fixing anything... Clean environment to me is priceless....Good work....

Your face when your driving that loader is priceless fantastic video again.

When getting a suspicious call slide up on your phone up and put it on airplane mode momentarily. This will show on the callers end as “call failed” instead of “call ended” some auto dialers see this as a dead line and after a few attempts they remove your number.

I always put new clothes in the closet for 10 years, then I always have something new to wear if I die. In my 65 years experience, Monkey INC. parts hardly ever work as well as original, always worth the extra buck, you have to pay for the original engineering. Love that educational mechanic language. Cheers.

One Of The Many Reasons I Enjoy Your Channel Is How You Take The Time To Explain Whatever it Is You Are Doing. Great Job Explaining The Hydraulics on That Rig. A Pleasure As Always Sir, Keep It Safe Out There & I’ll Catch You On The Next One

I really like that little jig you made for the Hydraulic Valves !! 👍👍👍 I use to make contraptions like that for the Golf Course !!! ⛳

Great work. Is there a stuck relief on oil pulp maybe that was supposed to dump to pan or was filter defective?

Yay first!

Great video, Ripped thumb, scam calls, holes not lining up.... the fact that it's Friday keeps me going.

I thought you were going to say the guy wanted the original controls mounted on that new value. What the hell Wes you might as well do it. I'll give you 👍👍' s for that video.

My dad was a plumber... so I can tell you they used those fittings because that's what they had in their stash ;) Good videos.

Terrific hydraulic explanation. Took me many many years to grasp the valve difference and operation because I never had anybody explain it do clearly and with no BS. uite the teacher!

Hydraulic mechanic for 7 years here. I feel your pain.

Had to skim through the comments, checking to see how many complained about driving over the concrete floor. Glad to see that I couldn't find any.

I'm actually watching this video from Strasbourg ... Just couldn't hold it when your phone rang with a number that I know. I promise it wasn't me, I would never bother you in the middle of such a great explanation !

Thank you for Explaining the Hydraulic system on Loader control valve. It reminds me of the ( Clay valve) we had on water line in Pump house. As the pump pushed the water up. The valve easy opened. Because of the water pressure against it from elevation of Tank Believe me the Telemetry called me meany times at 2 or 3 in morning because it's so sensitive. I did NOT know any of that stuff on the importance of the right valve to get for application. Thanks again. I Learn so much from you.

Nice job on the Oliver. Thanks for describing the control valve configuration.

Great deer blind sittin content! Many times I've used electrical tape for a bandage.

Good little video to watch and eat supper too. Thanks Wes, Have a great weekend 👋

Go on admit it. You really wanted to call the channel Watch Wes Play, right? I am so jealous. I don't need a little diggery thing, but if I did I would have done just what you did. Have a play in the sandpit. Loved the explanations of high flow versus high-pressure valves. You know your stuff Wes.

Float feature is good for back blading. Thank you for explaining the many pieces of iron that has been apart of 60 odd years of my life.

At the end when you were moving around dirt I had memories of playing with Tonka trucks in the sandbox as a kid.