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Read articles →This is Part 1 of an owner's DIY install of a third-function hydraulic kit on a Case IH D40, done to run a grapple instead of forks. It covers finding the forward-remote port since there's no PB port, mounting and wiring the valve, welding brackets for hose routing on the loader, and prepping for hoses, but stops before the system is actually functional. Best for owners planning their own third-function install who want the real troubleshooting and fabrication steps, not a finished result.
An owner-operator documenting his own hands-on install and learning process in real time, not a professional installer or dealer.
There is no PB (power beyond) port on this tractor. Instead, the forward-remote port under the diverter valve, used for front hydraulics, is used to connect the valve.
The valve was mounted up high near the control valve so it's out of the way and so the mounting screws stay accessible from behind, keeping it clear of the brake pedal and feet.
No. The cover can stay on until it's time to route the control wires, since there is nothing underneath needed for connecting the valve itself.
