lo boy 3 point diverter / selector valve

[glmloboy154]

I added a 3 point hitch to my lo boy 154 but I don't have the diverter / selector valve that lets you switch between the 3 pt hitch and the front blade hydraulic cylinder. I can't find the original diverter valve and was wondering if anyone knows of an aftermarket replacement. There is nothing on ebay or at HamiltonBobs. I did find a selector valve from the surplus center but I don't know the proper size of the inlet / outlet holes. Does anyone know anything about the size that I would need? The one I found is: 1/2 NPT 20 GPM PRINCE SELECTOR VALVE. Does anyone know if this will fit or can provide me with the NPT size?
Thanks for the help.
Garry

[IH154]

I would like to know this too since this is the only thing stopping me from installing my 3 point as well

[outdoors4evr]

Others have reported that the 3/8" size was correct, but I haven't seen one installed. Seems like some bracketry would be required for mounting.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Brands/Pri ... 9-6133.axd

I would like to add this to my 184 as well, but am waiting until a braver soul tries and documents it first! I currently have the 3-point and mid lift installed with a Y pipe. Heaviest implement lifts last.

[BigBill]

On eBay used. There are the square o rings available to rebuild it. On eBay you get the original fittings on it.

[glmloboy154]

Thanks for the replies.

I guess if I could find the pipe size that fits into the Y that should give me some sort of idea. Unfortunately, I don't know how to measure outlet pipe. Hopefully, some one with an original dirverter they may be able to help.

[staninlowerAL]

Threaded pipe is usually the inside diameter, for example a 3/8 inch fitting like ell, tee, coupling etc. would mean the pipe size it fits will by 3/8 inch ID. The actual pipe size measurement will vary slightly with the thickness of the wall (referred to as the "schedule"). So a 3/8 inch schedule 40, which is standard for threaded pipe, wall thickness would not be as thick as a 3/8 inch schedule 80 (heavy duty) but the same fittings will screw on it because the OD of the pipe is the same.

[BigBill]

It's tubing with Parker fittings.
Make sure it's either NPT Threads or o ring threads.