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  1. matt2491

    What fluid for custom system?

    Cool, thanks for the response. Someone else recommended John Deere Hy-Gard and/or other similar 'high end' hydraulic fluid. Do you think that would be a good option?
  2. matt2491

    What fluid for custom system?

    I'm putting together a hydraulic system that uses a GM automotive power steering pump to run industrial valves and actuators (one rotator and one cylinder). I've been trying to figure the best fluid to run that will be compatible with all components in this system. Will standard hydraulic fluid...
  3. matt2491

    Are aluminum fittings okay in a 1500psi hydraulic system?

    I am assembling a hydraulic system to run a camera crane on a truck for filmmaking purposes. The system will be run off a GM Type II automotive power steering pump that generates no more than 1500psi. Are aluminum AN fittings okay to use at this pressure?
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