You guys are right, the hoses are 1/2". The block has galvanized plumbing fittings in it. I have taken them ( the hoses) to every local hydraulic and equipment repair shop in Springfield with no luck. I removed the plumbing fittings and the oddball adapters. Instead of trying to reproduce the cobbled up junk I had, I think I will do what Virginiafiretruck's picture has with longer hoses that run directly to the block.
Thank You
