G Series Console Strut

[Queenslander]

Sometimes the simplest of problems can cause you all sorts of grief.
The gas strut on our G series grader failed... wouldn’t hold the console up.
Two replacement options, genuine or Yellowmark.
I installed the cheaper version and all was well for twelve months until it went again.
Bought the genuine part, at two and a half times the price, and went to install it only to discover that it has a completely different thread... metric, for some unknown reason.
Swapped it for another Yellowmark part and installed it but now can’t get it to lock in place.
Wondering if I have another dodgy cylinder or is there a written procedure to install/adjust?

 

[Mobiltech]

I haven’t seen a procedure but I know if you thread them in too far they won’t lock. You have to make sure the lock pin or trigger isn’t being pushed. There should be a jamb nut to lock the threads.
I’ve had some New Cat replacements that only last a little over a year.

 

[Queenslander]

Yeah, should be simple stuff, the previous one that I replaced didn’t cause any dramas.
What about the little steel ball, #19 on the drawing?
This one fell out as I removed the strut... perhaps something is worn and it should be held up there.

 

[Mobiltech]

I think the steel ball runs in a ramp like groove which then pushes the trigger on the strut. You may have to grease your ball to keep it in.
Greasing your balls can get messy though.

 

[Queenslander]

Having greasy balls seems to be the secret..LOL
I realise now, that the problem I was having was the ball binding up from being dry.
Thanks for your help Mobiltech.