question REBUILDING HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS

Anyway my question is where would i find the seals and packings, etc.?

Does anyone know of an online outlet? Would I just mictometer everything (exact measurements from the existing)?

If the packings were good but the seal is leaking should I do the packings as well?

there is some scoring (44 year old machine) on the rod, mostly like the chrome is worn off. I realise this is the cause of the seal failure. Has anyone had to replace a rod? how and where?

This is a superior loader on a ford 841, one front cylinder is really giving me problems by constantly popping the snap ring off, and blowing the front seals and fluid out. The snap ring groove seams to have been abused by previous owners and I'm thinking it will need to be machined deeper for a slightly larger snap ring. this repetitive failure has started to wear on the front seal (this cylinder was Professionally rebuilt recently)

i appreciate any answers to my numerous questions

Thank you

dave

For the rust and nicks inside the bore I used a engine cylinder hone mounted on a piece of 1/2" rod to reach the depth of the cylinder.

I wasn"t too conceened about the chrome pits and nicks. Ya it"ll let in a samll amount of dirt but not enough to be concerened about if the machine will be worked part time.

As stated Braum Hydrulics does a great job with seals. Yes change all seals while your in there.

For a odd size piston seals you can use ones cut out of leather if not available.

T_Bone

Machine shops that do hydraulic repairs, as well as hydraulic repair shops have access to chrome shafting in various sizes, and can make a replacement rod for nearly any cylinder. It won't be cheap, but if the original cylinders are custom to the application, rather than off-the-shelf standard units, this may be a viable option.

Hope this helps,
Jim