csthompson12
Well-Known Member
Hello,
I just got done repacking and installing the 2 loader lift hydraulic cylinders on my 2003 case backhoe...
I did the first cylinder which went well... However the piston and rod assembly went into the cylinder quite hard. Took some fussing around to get it started. Then I had to continue to tap it in with a chunk of wood to continue going in. I don't do these cylinders everyday, so I thought that's just how it goes..
Then I did the second one, and the piston and rod assembly slid right into the cylinder, and I was able to push the rod in quite easily by hand.
I am wondering if I may have messed up the first one when inserting the rod and piston?
Now, I did get the seal kits at different times so they appear to be different brands, could that make the difference? Maybe the wear strips on the piston were thicker on one?
Wondering if anyone has insight, and thought if I should disassembly again?
I just got done repacking and installing the 2 loader lift hydraulic cylinders on my 2003 case backhoe...
I did the first cylinder which went well... However the piston and rod assembly went into the cylinder quite hard. Took some fussing around to get it started. Then I had to continue to tap it in with a chunk of wood to continue going in. I don't do these cylinders everyday, so I thought that's just how it goes..
Then I did the second one, and the piston and rod assembly slid right into the cylinder, and I was able to push the rod in quite easily by hand.
I am wondering if I may have messed up the first one when inserting the rod and piston?
Now, I did get the seal kits at different times so they appear to be different brands, could that make the difference? Maybe the wear strips on the piston were thicker on one?
Wondering if anyone has insight, and thought if I should disassembly again?
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