GC1720 Loader Cylinder Leak

   / GC1720 Loader Cylinder Leak #1  

Fordlightning

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Franklin, NC
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MF GC1720
Little search didn't show up any new info. My few month old Massey GC1720 loader has a little seepage from one of the bucket cylinders(left side if matters). I noticed it only will seep if it's not connected to the tractor on its stands. Takes few days and can see lite spot on the floor of shop. IF connected to the tractor it will not leak a drop. If off tractor you can see spot start after 2 days, but if left on tractor no sign of leak after a week. That is so odd to me. I have called my dealer, when first noticed. He was nice and would quickly order the reseal kit. Said he would have try resealing it first and if that didn't work then replace the cylinder. I responded I would keep eye on it and call him if needed. Unless someone has idea why a seal will leak when off tractor vs being on tractor. I'm going to call him thisweek to get parts coming, and take cylinder off and take to him.
 
   / GC1720 Loader Cylinder Leak #2  
I had a GC2300... Awesome little machine. 3 of the 4 cylinders had seal kits put in them within the first 6 months I owned it. Within the next 6 months they replaced those same 3 cylinders. The 4th one never leaked the 10 years I had the tractor...
 
   / GC1720 Loader Cylinder Leak #3  
I have own a Kubota BX2200, Kioti Ck20s, John Deere 1025R, and now a Massey Ferguson GC1705 all with loaders. None of them ever leaked with the loader off even after week-s/month of setting. If it leaks now, it will only get worse. It is probably not the fact that it is on or off the tractor. When it is on the tractor, it gets used with pressure even if it is only used to back out of the garage. The more pressure it has the in the system, the better job the seal does pressing against the side wall of the cylinder. Most likely the seal was pinched every so slightly during assembly. Worst case is a scared cylinder wall during assembly.
 

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