JD 4600 w/460 loader bucket tilt problem

[Hound Dog]

I ordered the seals at JD today and they asked about the serial # but I had the numbers from the cylinders themselves. Where is the serial # on the loader? I also have a co-worker that said he has replaced seals in this type of cylinder and they can be a PITA.

 

[beenthere]

Here is a video that shows that wire lock ring in the older JD cylinders.

And another

And another

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And another (hope the OP doesn't have that lock wire, but if so, these should help for understanding.

 

[Hound Dog]

The last video matches my cylinders. Thanks for doing all the research for me.
After watching the videos, I called and ordered a couple of those ring locks just in case. Those things are around $20 each and non-returnable.
Oh well, there's always ebay if they aren't used.

 

[Brown Dog]

As mentioned if bolts are in both sides of round cross rod : no way can left & right cylinders work independently.

That’s your problem if joystick valve isn’t sticking.

 

[Hound Dog]

Talked with gentleman rebuilding the cylinders and the nut came off the problem cylinder piston causing the lack of coordination between them.

 

[Hound Dog]

Picked up cylinders on Monday. One cylinder had the nut completely off the end of the ram and the other one only had a few threads left holding it on. One of the wire locks came out easily and of course the other side took a bunch more work. The guy that rebuilt them apologized for the pipe wrench marks on the one cylinder plug.
I sealed the wire lock windows with silicone adhesive, replaced the broken roll pin with a grade 8 bolt, installed new grease zerks, added some lo-vis hydraulic oil and the bucket works better than it ever has.
Overall cost was around $450.

 

[rmonio]

General question - I’ve always had behavior where the two loader attachments would move as others have described. I’ve always thought that was normal and haven’t had any issues. Is there a maintenance interval or things to look for to verify that there arn’t problems? I keep everything greases, etc, and haven’t noticed any leaking of fluid anywhere.

Also - how long do the hoses last on the loader before they should be replaced? I blew one 10 years ago, replaced it, and haven’t had an issue since. The JD dealer said you only replace them when they leak.

Thanks.

 

[beenthere]

rmonio

I’ve always had behavior where the two loader attachments would move as others have described.

Meaning the cylinders were not synched?
They have a rod connecting both that keeps them in synch, unless the bolt has been sheared off.
(see reply #2)

 

[kennyd]

Hoses can last 1 day or 1 decade, there is no 'time' to change them. If they leak or blow-then you change them.

 

[dfkrug]

Also - how long do the hoses last on the loader before they should be replaced? I blew one 10 years ago, replaced it, and haven’t had an issue since. The JD dealer said you only replace them when they leak.

I have had hoses last for many years after you see the outer reinforcement matrix. Old Kubotas for some reason. Then, I have had new hoses I bought develop cracks and leak in 3 years. Crappy rubber.

If your tractor sleeps outside, it is best to keep the sun off the hoses. UV and ozone both conspire to destroy rubber.

I am with the dealer: only replace when leaking.