Anybody out there replaced their Bennett twin-rams with K-planes?
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Anybody out there replaced their Bennett twin-rams with K-planes?
I can't seem to keep up with the hydraulic line replacement on my factory-installed Bennett's. I was thinking of upgrading to a set of 280 K planes or a set of Dana's (HP900 or HP1000's). Anybody out there done this before? Obviously, I'll have new mounting locations and have to buy new hydraulic lines. I'm more curious about wiring in the pump(s) and using my factory rocker switches. Anybody know if I'll have to change the switches out if I make this change?
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Mike
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I can't seem to keep up with the hydraulic line replacement on my factory-installed Bennett's. I was thinking of upgrading to a set of 280 K planes or a set of Dana's (HP900 or HP1000's). Anybody out there done this before? Obviously, I'll have new mounting locations and have to buy new hydraulic lines. I'm more curious about wiring in the pump(s) and using my factory rocker switches. Anybody know if I'll have to change the switches out if I make this change?
Thanks in advance!!!
Mike
Thanks in advance!!!
Mike
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How a bout the Martini boat tabs?
I have a brand new set I never put on.
I have a brand new set I never put on.
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Those could be interesting. My problem is popping hydraulic lines though. I believe the Martini product re-uses the existing hydraulic rams of the Bennetts, just changes the upper and lower tab plates, right? I believe I'd still have to change to something like a Lenco ram or some other similar product to fix my issue. Obnoxus, what size are the Martini's you have?
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yes they are direct replacement for bennetts and only replace the plates ,,,,,I will measure them later tonight I don't remember the length
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