mountainguyed67
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Trying to get this wheel loader ready to do some improvements on our property, needs some work first. It had a leaky emergency brake air valve, replaced it. It built air pressure after that, to about 150 psi. Stepping on the brake pedal revealed a bigger air leak at the rear power cluster (can). A spare bench tested good, and we put it on. Haven't had a chance to try and bleed the brakes yet. The loader is two hours away, I'll be back up there Sunday to Tuesday. We know at least one wheel cylinder is leaking, front right. The system was dry, but the leak appeared after putting some fluid in.
Also have parts coming to make a parking brake link, it's missing. There's a bad transmission leak too, it's too high up to see where it's coming from. Maybe taking off the fender will do it? Getting the brakes working and major leaks stopped is the priority. The steer cylinders also leaked out all the fluid. There seems to be a secondary smaller retainer, a farm mechanic says packing can be added there without removing and taking apart the cylinder. The exhaust manifold had a bad leak too, got it off and a new gasket already. I got a parts catalog for an older machine, a few things are different. If anyone knows this machine, I would appreciate some help.
Also have parts coming to make a parking brake link, it's missing. There's a bad transmission leak too, it's too high up to see where it's coming from. Maybe taking off the fender will do it? Getting the brakes working and major leaks stopped is the priority. The steer cylinders also leaked out all the fluid. There seems to be a secondary smaller retainer, a farm mechanic says packing can be added there without removing and taking apart the cylinder. The exhaust manifold had a bad leak too, got it off and a new gasket already. I got a parts catalog for an older machine, a few things are different. If anyone knows this machine, I would appreciate some help.
