Hydraulic Cylinder Repair

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    • #37502
      DavidPrivett
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        they are not that bad to do make sure that the ram is not bent if it is a hydro shop is next. I would measure seals first and make sure they match the replacement seal sizes, unless you are sure the replacements are right  before ordering.

      • #37503
        PaulCramer
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          Thanks David.  Guess I'll give it a try.laugh

        • #37507
          oldfart2
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            Seems like I read on this forum one time, that you should heat the seals before trying to install them. If I remember correctly, you can warm them in oil to make them a little more pliable.

          • #37509
            PaulCramer
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              Guess it won't hurt to warm them up first.  I'll do that, thanks.

            • #37513
              quicksandfarmer
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                I replaced the seals on my Koyker loader last summer, it wasn't hard at all. I heated the seals following instructions I had read on the internet. I know I did it on the kitchen stove, it was either a pan full of water or a double boiler with hydraulic fluid in the top, I can't remember. 

                 

                The hardest part was getting the gland nut off, it's a lot easier if you crack it with the cylinder still installed so you have something to turn against.

              • #37516
                PaulCramer
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                  Good point, I'll remove the nut before removing from the tractor.

                  Thanks.

                • #37517
                  PaulCramer
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                    HELP

                     

                    Well I removed the hydraulic cylinder from the backhoe (KB60).

                    I have it on my workbench and have removed the flange nut and loosened the threaded insert, but for some reason I cannot pull the ram out of the cylinder.  It seams as if the piston is hitting something inside.  Anyone have any suggestions?

                  • #37518
                    PaulCramer
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                      Well, I looked it over a little closer and discovered that there is some sort of split spring clip, partly visible from the end of the cylinder.  As far as I can determine there is nothing to grab hold of to remove it.  Any ideas anyone?

                    • #37519
                      Tinbender
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                        A sharp, angled pick or two will get that out.

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