Committed to Buying 2001 Volvo EC160BLB, need Pattern Changer Info and any advice on this machine.

[Heavy Chevy]

As always, I appreciate all the feedback as I have been going thru several decisions on what to purchase in the 160 family and I chose a 2001 Volvo EC160BLB today. Looks pretty clean for a 22 year old machine; videos show no leaks, no smoke, good UC, plumbed for auxillary hydraulics, comes with demo grapple and bucket. In talking with the owner today, not the actual operator, he doesn't know if it has a pattern changer on it. In the video's he sent, it is set for the International Pattern not the old school backhoe mode that I need. I called the dealer to see if he knew if it was standard or not to have a pattern changer, he wasn't sure but didn't think so. At any rate, does anyone out there have knowledge/schematics that can walk me thru changing the joystick pattern to backhoe mode? I haven't taken delivery yet but working on it.....it is long haul from me ...NY.

 

[skyking1]

it may not be an easy job.
https://www.contractortalk.com/threads/pattern-change-valve-for-volvo-ec140.80433/

user @uffex will know, as do a few other really knowledgeable fellows.
The first thing any one of them will ask is
SERIAL NUMBER

 

[Heavy Chevy]

it may not be an easy job.
https://www.contractortalk.com/threads/pattern-change-valve-for-volvo-ec140.80433/

user @uffex will know, as do a few other really knowledgeable fellows.
The first thing any one of them will ask is
SERIAL NUMBER

 

[uffex]

Good day
See attached.
Kind regards
Uffex

 

[Heavy Chevy]

Good day
See attached.
Kind regards
Uffex
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Thx Uffex, now if I can make heads or tails of this....lol. From my initial read of this, I'm understanding this to be acquiring an actual pattern changer switch and adding vice just switching lines on already existing hydraulic connections, correct? If so, other than the dealer, can I find a pattern changer for this machine aftermarket? or what would be my best course of action to resolve and add a pattern changer?

 

[uffex]

Good day
If you would like to make a permanent change you can just change the lines, if you need to change back you need a switching valve.
Kind regards
Uffex

 

[Heavy Chevy]

Good day
If you would like to make a permanent change you can just change the lines, if you need to change back you need a switching valve.
Kind regards
Uffex

Appreciate you! Have a good day sir.

 

[skyking1]

Appreciate you! Have a good day sir.

you have no idea how much we appreciate @uffex

 

[funwithfuel]

Have you looked in the first cabinet behind the cab. There may be a rotary pattern change valve already plumbed in. If she's already plumbed for options,I would think that would be first choice.

 

[skyking1]

Have you looked in the first cabinet behind the cab. There may be a rotary pattern change valve already plumbed in. If she's already plumbed for options,I would think that would be first choice.

I was hoping the SN would reveal that location, I have not been in a Volvo in ages.

 

[funwithfuel]

Option SA8278453, fitted at factory. WOO-HOO!

 

[funwithfuel]

As mentioned, valve immediately behind cab. Should look like attached image. So you can flip back n forth from farmer to ISO . Congrats on your purchase.

 

[Heavy Chevy]

Have you looked in the first cabinet behind the cab. There may be a rotary pattern change valve already plumbed in. If she's already plumbed for options,I would think that would be first choice.

I actually have not put my hands on it yet.....should be getting delivered next week. I sure hope so ...gonna stay optimistic!

 

[Heavy Chevy]

Option SA8278453, fitted at factory. WOO-HOO!

So you are telling me that you can tell it is already fitted??? Seriously!!!!

 

[Heavy Chevy]

As mentioned, valve immediately behind cab. Should look like attached image. So you can flip back n forth from farmer to ISO . Congrats on your purchase.

So since you said that, I looked closer at the pics the owner sent, I'm hoping it is one of those devices is a pattern changer....looking on the wall, I can see a sticker that says "warning"....also looks like it talks about pattern changer!!! I surely hope so!!! Thanks for all the help guys!!! I feel so much better now that I think it actually has one!!!! Yay.

 

[funwithfuel]

It was born with it, yes. You provided the serial number, I looked up the line card which shows everything it was built with when born.

 

[Heavy Chevy]

It was born with it, yes. You provided the serial number, I looked up the line card which shows everything it was built with when born.

YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! My Man!!! Can you tell me if the auxillary hydraulics is 2-way or single flow. The Owner can't tell me and it has lived its life making topsoil and has demo grapple where it lived many years doing house demo's. I asked about the auxillary hydraulics but he can't tell me. What can you tell me about my new baby that I'm excited to get soon? It has never had any attachments other that the demo grapple hooked which doesn't require auxillary hydraulics. Appreciate you!!!

 

[skyking1]

it is going to be two way in most instances. If you want to fit a hoe pack or hammer or mower, I suggest running a return line to the tank for that kind of use.

 

[funwithfuel]

I'll pull up the line card in the morning, we'll go through it. If it has grapple, odds are, bi-directional. Unless its just some pin on thumb. . We'll see

 

[uffex]

Good day
The three way selector valve gives the choice of hammer (One direction) or grab -thumb (two way direction)
See attached its at the arrow "A"
Kind regards
Uffex