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    Towmotor Main Mast Leaks at the Packing Nut

    Did some more cleaning and was curious about the vent hose at the top of the mast cylinder - followed it down to the main hydraulic oil tank. So, it's an overflow/drain too......Anyway, the hose and the elbows were clogged solid with goo. Cleaned 'em out and reassembled. It still needs new top...
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    Towmotor Main Mast Leaks at the Packing Nut

    I guess it is a one-way....It's the main mast. Power to lift, gravity to lower. Am I gonna have to dis-assemble this whole thing, or can I put new seals in from the top (removing the old seals)?
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    Towmotor Main Mast Leaks at the Packing Nut

    Wish I had a torch - woulda made a spanner a while back. But, I followed your links and found that they're not all that expensive after all. Don't know where I got $80 from. Guess I'll just buy one. Found a couple of hydraulic shops in the area, so I'll be measuring the old parts. I know I can...
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    Towmotor Main Mast Leaks at the Packing Nut

    Thanks for the responses everyone! I'm sure I can find the proper seals somewhere.....Now what I need is a hook spanner wrench to tighten the packing nut with....Maybe one of those "hinged" adjustable spanners. The nut's about 4" - 4.5". Been using a block of wood and a hammer (not very...
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    Towmotor Main Mast Leaks at the Packing Nut

    I have an OLD Towmotor forklift with a 4000lb capacity. It's leaking hydraulic fluid from the top of the mast cylinder. I managed to tighten up the packing nut some, but it needs to be re-packed. My question is this: Can I use corrugated ribbon valve stem packing on top of the remains of the...
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