Re: Re: Hydraulic Cylinders
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Posted by Carl on July 25, 1998 at 04:33:10:
In Reply to: Re: Hydraulic Cylinders posted by Cyrus on July 20, 1998 at 21:22:07:
: : : I recently looked at a backhoe attachment for my : : 8N which had been sitting in a field for a couple : : of years. The hydraulic cylinders had a light coat : : of rust on their output shafts. Does this mean the : : cylinders are history or can they be cleaned up? : : Thanks : : : Here's what I'd do: If you can sand them back to brite and clean with 400 or 600 wet or dry sandpaper and WD40 , then they will be ok . wipe the rods with lite oil before drawing them into the cylinders . If they have pits that you can catch your fingernail on , they are no good and must be replaced Cyrus Hi
I agree wholeheartedly with Cyrus. Only thing I would add is that if the rods have been exposed to weather because they were in the extended position, you should figure in the cost of replacing both the Rod and Piston packing, as these seals have been exposed to a sideload that the seals will remember, and if they do not presently bypass, they will in the very near future.
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