Any ill affects at play here, that may have been caused by over tightening the jam nut?
If a dumb question, pardon my ignorance, but I didn't rebuild mine, and ignorant to how "a" may affect "b".
I did speak with the box builder about the nut loosening, who reiterated the pedigree of the box I have (in case search is your friend, he called me, not emailed, offered to send a new box or cap to avoid downtime (customer service) then thoroughly explained the details of the rebuild arrangement, stated this was isolated, as he'd never had any issues) and he agreed that while there's no real explanation to the why, that my torquing procedure was flawed and to tighten further.
We also further discussed the OE pumps ability to keep up with hydro, and how he'd bench tested to the point it bent the sector shaft. Insane pressures, yet, even with increased carrying capacity, the math wouldn't allow for continuing diversions to a ram of other hydro apparatus at a proper speed. (Some of that statement may be riddled with errors, as I don't fully understand all that was discussed )
I've measured and can triple fluid capacity with a larger cooler that could still mount below radiator, protected, but still unsure if that, in and of itself, is enough to prevent cavitation.
A little discouraging (his threads here and in conversations are what solidified not doing hydro, based on testing) but did get me thinking, because I'm all about further assistance steering, and considering even larger tires.
If dumb, flame on. I'm not a hydrologist.
First, if using a smaller ram, I'm assuming there's greater PSI at play which could be harnessed, but realize there's a reason why everyone else goes larger. That said, would there still be a marginal gain worth consideration?
Second, and probably the dumbest.
Use a lot of hydraulic equipment that steering and hydraulic functions utilize the same reservoir, yet have two pumps. Is it possible to utilize a belt driven pump for just the hydro assist ( possibly winch ) almost in a circuit with the gearbox?
