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Dump bed hydraulic fluid

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rpg52

06-16-2006 08:17:16




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Hi, I have a '79 GMC 1 ton with a dump bed on it (old arborists truck). I haven't had it that long, but need to add hydraulic fluid to the dump pump reservoir. The cap on the reservoir says "30 weight oil", but I can't tell if it is an original cap or not. What does anyone else use in their dump reservoir? Would it hurt to use 30 weight? I also have tractor hydraulic fluid - which one? Thanks,
Ray

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Josh in PA

06-16-2006 08:40:47




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 Re: Dump bed hydraulic fluid in reply to rpg52, 06-16-2006 08:17:16  
I'd use 30 wt non detergent oil. Older tractors used that for hydraulics, it was a little thicker and gave more lifting power, especially once warm. Either one would work though.
Josh



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Bus Driver

06-16-2006 08:39:16




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 Re: Dump bed hydraulic fluid in reply to rpg52, 06-16-2006 08:17:16  
If possible, draw a sample of the existing hydraulic oil and look at it. My guess is that it really is 30 weight. But neither of the choices you mentioned will harm the system. Lighter oil might leak down quicker.



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rpg52

06-16-2006 10:41:01




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 Re: Dump bed hydraulic fluid in reply to Bus Driver, 06-16-2006 08:39:16  
Thanks a lot guys.
Ray



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