Td7e cylinder end caps stuck

[FWD]

If it doesn't show set screws in the picture and you can't find them, then they aren't there. One less thing to worry about. Good luck!
DWF

 

[gnebgen]

Happy Monday! Did not get to work on the cylinder this weekend. My spanner wrench should be delivered at my gate today. I do have another question about the hydraulic fluid. The holding tank is starboard of the driver's seat, much higher than the cylinders. If disconnect the hose, will gravity drain the tank. Do I need to drain it before I remove the hoses on the cylinder? Thanks.

 

[FWD]

I always use caps and plugs for this type of work. Not only does it stop any leaking, it keeps thing clean. JIC caps should be available at any place that sells hydraulic parts. I've got boxes with different sizes. They don't wear out and it sure helps for cleanliness.
FWD

 

[Willie B]

No. The valve will stop flow. You need to catch what's in the cylinder, some of what's in hoses may leak.

 

[Iron@Dirt]

Did the same thing on d 39. Had to put much longer cheater pipe. Forgot how much the book says on torque but its up there plus froze up from age. It will take a preaty tuff spanner to compete with that pipe wrench.

 

[Willie B]

I keep a can of brake cleaner handy to hose off any dirt before caps or parts are assembled. Wiping with rag is less effective for last second cleaning.

 

[gnebgen]

I keep a can of brake cleaner handy to hose off any dirt before caps or parts are assembled. Wiping with rag is less effective for last second cleaning.

Yes, brake cleaner is the best thing since sliced bread! I received the spanner wrench that is supposed to fit up to 4 3/5 caps. Pretty disappointed and returning it. I will get some caps and plugs, thank you. Here is a pic of the pitiful scanner i got at Grainger's.

 

[Iron@Dirt]

careful with even a trace of carb or brake cleaner near a flame, real bad on health.

 

[Willie B]

Yeah, phosgene gas is produced heating chlorinated brake cleaner. Phosgene gas is a military weapon.

When TIG welding certain metals cleanliness is critical. along with wire brushing a good solvent is needed that dries quickly with no residue. Some use acetone with a paper towel, or cloth. The towel is sure to contain something that would contaminate, If the metal has been ground to clean it,it'll tear tiny bits from the towel, causing another problem. Non chlorinated brake cleaner is a perfect solution. In an aerosol can, no lint is left behind.

 

[Delmer]

Flammable is non chlorinated, the non flammable stuff is the stuff to watch out for.

 

[willie59]

Myself, if I'm going to clean something of oil to weld it I prefer starting fluid and dry it off with an air nozzle, it cleans the oil just fine, dries totally, and doesn't create a poison gas during the welding process that could have serious effects.

 

[truecountry]

Howdy Willie my old friend .....

 

[lantraxco]

Hello darkness my old friend.... sorry had a Pieman and Carbunkle moment there... flashback

 

[Willie B]

Yes, and as a window washer it's incredible. Case backhoes are great for carrying their tails up above the cab. They are notorious for blopping grease on the back window. I always got starting fluid.

 

[gnebgen]

Hello all! I have not posted an update on the cylinder kit repair. I guess my yanking and banging did something as the leaking cylinder is not leaking any more. So I will use it until another leak appears and then change the seal kits. Thank you for all your input.