[doodlebug]

Hey Steve, thank's for the open center input! Valid point about energy consumption. that's why I'm not a fan of the current setup. I think the relief valve make's more heat that the operation of the machine.

It's like taking a John Deere farm tractor, removing the piston pump and pressure/flow controller. Then putting a gear pump in it's place. Just not a happy efficent marriage!

rc farmer, that's a neat little setup!

Lil Giant's, I hope I haven't pi$$ed you off completely! We can out smart the German's!

Anybody that doesn't have an infrared thermometer, there are other option's, like tempil label marking pencil's, make a mark on the hydraulic tank, and check for temperature change (available at welding supply shop's). Or a candy thermometer stuffed in the tank fill port after it's shut down. 180'f is max hydraulic operating temperature.

Steve, As for my Cat 305 CCR, Certain attachment's, like my compaction wheel
(home made) , the super heavy tilt bucket, ripper shank, make life interesting at time's! I'll have a chat with the Cat people in a few week's.
Later, Neil#2 aka doodlebug.