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dieseldave56 · 05-04-2008, 02:32 PM

Thanks Art and Soundguy for your responce and insight. I was aware that many fluids could and have been used in hydraulic systems ( the hydrostatic /power steering fluid in my diesel motor coach uses ATF). Also that the viscosity could be a factor in the low pressure weeping at the packing glands. ( I did call the son of the previous owner and he looked thru the garage and could only find a five (5) gallon container of AW 32).

I plan on changing all the fluids and filters today, an upgrading the hydraulic fluid to AW46 before proceeding with seals , as the cylinders operate well.

There aren't any hydraulic shops close , within 100 miles anyway. So I'll take the dimensions and continue to try on-line for packing gland seals.

Again , thanks for the input.

05-04-2008, 02:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
dieseldave56 Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Deschutes National forest Posts: 33	Re: Vintage tractor hydraulic fluid Thanks Art and Soundguy for your responce and insight. I was aware that many fluids could and have been used in hydraulic systems ( the hydrostatic /power steering fluid in my diesel motor coach uses ATF). Also that the viscosity could be a factor in the low pressure weeping at the packing glands. ( I did call the son of the previous owner and he looked thru the garage and could only find a five (5) gallon container of AW 32). I plan on changing all the fluids and filters today, an upgrading the hydraulic fluid to AW46 before proceeding with seals , as the cylinders operate well. There aren't any hydraulic shops close , within 100 miles anyway. So I'll take the dimensions and continue to try on-line for packing gland seals. Again , thanks for the input.