Loader cylinder repair

[bones1]

Anyone know where I can get spanner wrenches for taking the nuts loose on the loader cylinders? I have to replace leaking seals,only 28 hours...strange? Is it possible on a new machine that they just need to be tightened? What do you guys use for this. Thanks. /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[JerryG]

If it is that new, let the dealer fix it under warranty.

 

[Hooked_on_HP]

The way I usualy do it is with a hammer and punch. I can never seem to get enough leverage with a spanner wrench. With only 28 hrs on a loader I'd be talking to the dealer about fixing it. I would think you have another problem, like the pressure relief set to high. If you don't find out what caused these to blow the new set will also

 

[john_bud]

I bought mine off ebay

WRIGHT #9633 4-1/2"-6-1/4" ADJ. HOOK SPANNER WRENCHES

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4363164079&sspagename=ADME:L:RTQ:US:1

The guy's store has a lot of tools and decent pricing.

Wright makes a good one. Google around, best price I found was ebay. Local tool places would have to order one in and would only do that on the MONTHLY order and would CHARGE me for the shipping and had higher prices. Duh?

If you see a Mac or Snap-on truck you can flag em down and get one.


If you need a pin spanner, you can google for it. Oddly enough, there is almost no China Junk and they are all about $50.

jb

 

[bones1]

Thanks guys. Dealer is 3.5 hrs away and if it is just loose maybe I can fix them.has anyone seen them loose on a new tractor? /forums/images/graemlins/confused.gif

 

[bones1]

Do I need the adjustable hook or adjustable pin style spanner.Which model is best. thanks again.4in might be too big. Think I need a #9632,but can't find one.

 

[JerryG]

Nothing should be loose, but I think that I have seen everything that way on new tractors at one time or another.
If your cylinder has notches, you can use a punch to tighten it up.

 

[AntrimMan]

Different loader manufacturers use different cylinder manufacturers who in turn use various styles of gland nuts on various cylinder models.
Rigid pin spanners made by Armstrong can be bought from MSC for around $20.-
You can make one yourself if you are handy.
It is easier to tighten or remove the gland nut with the cylinder in place on the loader.
My experience has been that they are tighter than you may expect and a 5 foot persuader might be needed on the end of the wrench.
A picture of your gland nut would be worth a thousand words to someone recommending tools.
If only one is leaking then it can be a few things causing it. If every one is leaking then there may be a pressure problem with the relief not suitably set for the type of seals in the gland nut.

 

[bones1]

Thanks. Only the two boom cylinders are leaking.
The left one loses more than the right.It has now covered my left tire.I will try to get some pics and post them. Thanks so much for your help so far.Dealer says they must be bent but I doubt it because I haven't lifted a full bucketfull yet.He is shipping new seals if thats any consolation.

 

[bones1]

Somewhat of a picture.They are leaking real good now.