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  1. m16ty

    Hyd Valves on a M930, How they work with the front winch

    Yes you did but I guess it didn't sink in. :smile:
  2. m16ty

    Hyd Valves on a M930, How they work with the front winch

    No, a tee in the system won't work. We are dealing with a open center system and everything has to be plumbed in series. Here's a pretty good link that explains it- http://www.valvehydraulic.info/hydraulic-circuit-design/hydraulic-open-center-system.html
  3. m16ty

    Hyd Valves on a M930, How they work with the front winch

    I wouldn't pull the winch. You could just use a inexpensive diverter valve to switch between the winch and the dump. In other words, the winch valve you currently have can run the dump and the winch. Also, there's no reason to replace the winch valve you currently have if you decide to pull the...
  4. m16ty

    Hyd Valves on a M930, How they work with the front winch

    I'll give a word of caution on that. I've done what you described before on different applications but all the valve manufacturers that I know of advise against this. What it does is cause back pressure on the outlet of the first valve in the series. Most valves aren't designed to have back...
  5. m16ty

    Hyd Valves on a M930, How they work with the front winch

    It's just a open center system with fluid flowing from the pump to the two spool valve. One spool of the valve controls the winch and the other controls the dump. You'll need to replace your one spool valve with a 2 spool. I'm sure something aftermarket could be made to work if you can't find...
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