Using a Hand Pump for Hydraulic Leaks

[cliftonbros89]

So I've seen them. Don't know much about them. Do hand operated pressure and leak pumps for good for diagnosing hydraulic leaks? I work on a lot of tractors. Hydraulic leaks aren't always easy to diagnose when things are in a tight spot and things are already covered in dirt and oil. They can also be tough when you're on your own and there isn't some one else to operate while you're looking for the problem area. So would one of these hand pumps help a guy out? Who knows something about them and what would be the best option to get? Thanks for the help!

 

[crewchief888]

if you have enough hoses, adapters, caps, plugs, ect, anything is possible...

to me, that sounds like a lot of work to find a leak


i locate and fix leaks (nearly) every day. never saw the need for a porta power to find them.

YMMV

 

[cvairwerks]

Portapowers are very small pumps...ie just a few cc's per stroke, so it make take a large number of strokes to make any pressure. Better method is to invest in a decent wash gun and get the suspect area clean first. Also with some hydraulic systems, there is no pressure or flow unless that circuit is in use. On the safety side of things, do you really want to have your head in a tight area with the equipment running and things moving if there is any other way to do it?