greg9504
Well-Known Member
Hello,
I've got a 2004 JCB 212s (mid size backhoe, about 12.5k lbs). I noticed the bucket dropping when parked, it's leaking. Looking closer it looks like the rod is also bent. What are the chances of bending it back? Not sure how I bent it, but I guess that doesn't really matter... I have a 20 ton shop press. Any suggestions on how to press on the rod without marring the chrome? It's a 40mm rod (1.57"). I read in this thread https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/cat-311b-excavator-questions.93223/post-1036212 to heat it up in an oven first, but it's too long for that. At best I could bring it inside over night.
Thanks
I've got a 2004 JCB 212s (mid size backhoe, about 12.5k lbs). I noticed the bucket dropping when parked, it's leaking. Looking closer it looks like the rod is also bent. What are the chances of bending it back? Not sure how I bent it, but I guess that doesn't really matter... I have a 20 ton shop press. Any suggestions on how to press on the rod without marring the chrome? It's a 40mm rod (1.57"). I read in this thread https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/cat-311b-excavator-questions.93223/post-1036212 to heat it up in an oven first, but it's too long for that. At best I could bring it inside over night.
Thanks