Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders

   / Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders
  • Thread Starter
#11  
I've seen pickle forks bits made to fit in an air hammer that I have often thought would work much better than the hand-held, beat with a big hammer style, but I have yet to resort to needing it or buying one. However, if you have an air hammer, that would be what I'd try on a stubborn ball joint like that. I'm a big fan of air hammers and air tools in general to make work go easier, faster and smoother.

Some day perhaps I will upgrade to air tools, I have seen them work wonders. I know the attachment you are talking about.
 
   / Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders
  • Thread Starter
#12  
If you're just going to replace the packing,you don't have to remove them at all. You can use the PS cylinder's own hydraulic pressure to push the seals out and then slide on the new seals. You have to screw out the chrome shaft from the balljoint, but leave the balljoint bolted to the tie rod. Remove the snap ring on the packing and just loosen the clamp on the balljoint and screw the shaft out. Then turn your steering wheel EASILY and the pressure will push the seals right off.

This is an interesting idea. I was wondering if this is the way to go. I'm pretty sure that I need to pull the entire cylinder because the rod has a 3 inch spot of corrosion on it....the chrome is gone. I'm pretty sure that this rough spot is what is causing the seal to fail. When i got the machine going it dribbled, now it leaks all the fluid as quick as the pump can move it.
 
   / Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders
  • Thread Starter
#13  
Well thanks for all the good advice. I bought a new picklefork and became less of a chicken about swinging the hammer. Both came off relatively straightforwardly. The left one i'll probably be able to just get away with seals. The right cylinder is much worse. Picts show the rough spot on the shaft...but worse how badly it is bent. (Straightedge for reference) I've a feeling this is gonna get expensive.

ForumRunner_20150708_162107.png



ForumRunner_20150708_162126.png
 
   / Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders #14  
Got a high lift jack?
Loosen the nut till it's flush with the end of the bolt.
Then use the jack to lift up on the bolt.
Then smack the tie rod with a BFH.
EZ
 
   / Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders #15  
Well thanks for all the good advice. I bought a new picklefork and became less of a chicken about swinging the hammer. Both came off relatively straightforwardly. The left one i'll probably be able to just get away with seals. The right cylinder is much worse. Picts show the rough spot on the shaft...but worse how badly it is bent. (Straightedge for reference) I've a feeling this is gonna get expensive.

View attachment 432309



View attachment 432310

the simple worn part on the rod isn't much of an issue if it is polished smooth.. for a old tractor ps system.. however the bend ruins the rod.. and the one with a wear mark, check for a bend on that one too..
 
   / Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders
  • Thread Starter
#16  
Dropped it off with "my" hydraulics guy today. The wear mark is likely caused by the bent rod...he is going to explore some options...maybe a new rod maybe a whole cylinder. The other cylinder is in great shape comparatively.....so if anyone has a source where i might find a replacement please let me know.
 
   / Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders #17  
247$ eBay, 2 listed

I searched for:

Ford tractor steering cylinder

3 pages of hits, 2 correct ones were on page 2
 
   / Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders
  • Thread Starter
#18  
Excellent sg. Thanks. The tractor store in eugene has one for $244 including both joints...i'll see what the hydro guy says about a new rod in the original.
 
   / Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders #19  
Cool...
 
   / Tool or proceedure to remove ps cylinders #20  
I wouldn't be surprised if it ends up about the same to have a rod made as opposed to buying a new cylinder. On the other hand, when you give that kind of business to the local hydraulic guy, he's much more willing to help later on, which nearly always out weighs the savings early on. Also a wave at ya from a little ways up I-5 :wave:
 

Tractor & Equipment Auctions

2013 FORD F750 26FT BOX TRUCK (A51219)
2013 FORD F750...
2007 JOHN DEERE 310SJ BACKHOE (A50458)
2007 JOHN DEERE...
2017 Ram 5500 Valve Placer Bucket Truck with Versalift STP36NE - 41FT Working Height, Low Miles (A51039)
2017 Ram 5500...
PETTIBONE B66 EXTENDO (A51222)
PETTIBONE B66...
2014 John Deere 8360R MFWD Tractor (A50657)
2014 John Deere...
1996 Eager Beaver 44ft. 50 Ton Tri-Axle RGN Lowboy Trailer (A49461)
1996 Eager Beaver...
 
Top