FEL Joystick problem

[5030]

I offered a remedy in another thread a while ago. This is what we do with our hydraulics on our roll off trailers and have done on my ag equipment.

Takle the covers off the end of the actuation end (where the cable or linkage actuates the internal pistons or valves) and, drill a small hole so the water/condensation can drain out. Obviously, the hole has to face downward. 1\64" is plenty. Clean the innards, liberally grease everything with a good grade synthetic grease like Lubriplate and button it up. Even if you don't actually spray water on the valve body, the heating and cooling from use will cause internal condensation and corrosion.

 

[Mike_Lipke]

Mine was sure grungy and rusty inside. Looked like rusty, crunchy mayonaise in there. Carb cleaner, hole on bottom, compressed air and new lube (spray lithium) cleared the problem up right quick.

 

[CT_Tree_Guy]

<font color="blue"> Mine was sure grungy and rusty inside. Looked like rusty, crunchy mayonaise in there. </font>

Sounds just like my belly-button. Maybe I'll try the carb-clean and compressed air - thanks! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[5030]

Mike:

Nuthi'n like a satisfied customer.

For the life of me, I can't figure out why a small drain hole isn't in every actuator body other than planned obsolence.

My roll-off trailer got so bad I broke the handlever right off and the company had to get another one.

 

[Mike_Lipke]

You are right. Dealer told me that years ago, Kubota started putting holes in there, then quit for some reason. Now, some are coming thru with holes again. Seems like some new bean counter comes along every once in a while and says "why are we doing that?? Extra cost! Stop it and we'll save money!" No one remembers what the hole was for, so they quit putting it in there till problems occur, and another engineer says "you know, if we put a little hole there, this wouldn't happen". Here we go again.