Adding a Hydraulic Cylinder to My Backhoe Thumb - Part 1 (

My BXpanded Backhoe thumb has been just great for moving big rocks, grabbing piles of branches, or even big logs. The problem is I have to get off the tractor to set the position of the thumb and I've gotten tired of doing that so I’m going to convert it to hydraulic operation.

Universal Hydraulic Third Function Valve Kit w/ Joystick Handle, 15 GPM:
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3Qoji1m
Summit Hydraulics: https://summit-hydraulics.com/product...

Magister Hydraulics Double Acting Hydraulic Cylinder - Tang Universal Hydraulic Cylinder 2" Bore, 10 inch Stroke Tang Style (2x10): https://amzn.to/3SkDCmE

Woodstock W1171 - Spacer - 1" ID x 1-1/2" OD x 1/2" H: https://www.grizzly.com/products/wood...

Hillman 3/4 in. ID x 1 in. OD x 2 in. L Seamless Steel Deep Drawer Spacers: https://www.tractorsupply.com/tsc/pro...

00:00 Introduction
00:44 Cautions
01:19 Summit Hydraulics Kit Description
03:11 Measurements for Cylinder
03:37 Choosing a Cylinder
07:20 Test Fitting the Cylinder
07:47 Spacers for the Dipperstick End
08:43 Spacers for the Thumb End
10:00 Coming up in Part 2

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