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    Cylinder seals

    Yes, the wiper seal. the 1.76" was a typo should have been 1.750"(I corrected it after you pointed it out) I know there are o-rings, backups and the cups. Am I missing something else? When I took it apart most it was eaten. This thing is a headache. The images in the parts book do not match up...
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    Cylinder seals

    Hello everyone, On my Davis 185 backhoe the boom and dipper use the same cylinder. So far I have pulled the dipper and the bucket cylinders. Pulling the number off the seal. I found the seal for the bucket(Assuming the right seal was used). Even though the dipper and bucket use 1.75" shafts...
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    Leather cup?

    Hi everyone, Sprung some leaks and so I will have to get into repairs now, rather than later. In the parts book for my Davis 185 backhoe cylinders, it mentions leather cup. How do you go about figuring out what kind, size etc. Thanks, Don
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    Spool Valve Seals

    Access is not an issue. The valve is 65 years old and am concerned that I will open a can of worms without replacement parts available. Depending on other ideas, so far Plan A would be as the old grind suggested, plan B would be your suggestion and plan C would fabrication of a mount for a new...
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    Spool Valve Seals

    The last of the external leaks on my Davis 185 backhoe are coming from a few of the spools. The diagrams show the seals press in from the top. Is it possible to remove them without pulling the spools? #18 in diagram. Thank you, Don
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    Suction Filter

    Good morning, This past summer I installed a ZINGA 25 GPM suction side filter to go with my pump that is 17 GPM at 2000 RPM. I also installed a spin on replaceable air filter for the tank breather. I have a gauge that I can monitor from my seat, It originally ran vacuum in the 0 to 10 range...
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    202 backhoe issue

    They are double acting. Someone drilled and tapped parts and welded on the end.
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    202 backhoe issue

    Hello everyone I have a Davis 185 backhoe I am bringing back to life. This model has 2 swing cylinders. Both leak, one is really rough, I would like to find replacements or fix them. While that is being explored is there any issue running just one? I think one is beyond my capabilities. I am...
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    Davis 185 / Backhoe Swing Cylinder

    Its a mess
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    Davis 185 / Backhoe Swing Cylinder

    Hello everyone, While all of the cylinders will relax within minutes and therefore need to be rebuilt soon, I have one that has external leaks that I want to deal with now. Going through the various manuals and parts books for the loader and backhoe, I have been able to determine the sizes of...
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    Hydraulic Cylinder Repair

    Its alive.. the feeder tube had a crack on the underside. I cut 1/4" pieces until it seemed solid. No leaks from the repair. I do however have a good leak (drip every 2 seconds) on one of the swing cylinders. I am hoping for now it would be something that could be tightened. Thank you everyone...
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    Hydraulic Cylinder Repair

    Picture attached I would prefer to do it right. Is the part that is on the body that the feeder tube(finally know what it is called - thanks) goes into removable? What secures it from the inside? Is the feeder tube pressed into that end or is some type of welding method holding it? The thought...
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    Part sources to Rebuild 50's Hydraulic Cylinders

    Hello everyone, I am hoping to put off rebuilding the 7 cylinders and the 6 spool valve on my Davis 185 backhoe until winter kicks in, however I would like to prepare myself for what is involved. When your dealing with cylinders or valves that no longer have seal kits listed, how do you go...
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