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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    From what I've learned from reading through this entire thread, I believe that the rotate motor is the same as the drive motors, and that some of them came without drain back to tank line. This would cause them to blow a seal after they started to wear down a bit. One solution was to add a drain...
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    Do you have any pictures? I'm not experienced with this problem on this machine, but I have seen instances where hydraulic components blow their internal seals and start making a mess through a weep hole. Usually the weep hole is there to prevent pressure build up from causing further damage
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    Popping in to say how glad I am to see this forum is still alive... I'm the proud owner of a brand New-to-me JLG 40f from 1979..... Has the Bertea valves on it, needs new hoses going up to basket tilt and needs a complete overhaul on the wiring:rolleyes:. Hopefully I can get it it brought back...
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