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Wow! Thanks for all the responses! :thumbsup:
I have almost all of the items suggested. I Googled CLR and found out it is carried at my local big box store, so I will get some to try with the other items. I'm going to start with the least destructive items/process and work my way up as needed. I hope the seals are the more tolerant type, but I am pretty sure what ever is the least expensive is what is on these cylinders!
I was shocked when I first saw the rust.:shocked: I thought to myself that chrome is not supposed to rust like this. The backhoe attachment is an import model. I bought it from a local guy who buys tons of used farm equipment and then holds big auctions. He also lists some items on eBay, which is where I saw the backhoe. I went and offered him a price which he declined. After the item did not sell either on eBay or the auction, I went back and he took my offer. It had sat outdoors at his place for about a week I guess it did not rain during that time, I can not remember as it was a few years ago, but the cylinders were in like new condition The previous owner obviously kept it indoors. It had been modified by someone, somewhere in it's previous life. It looked like it was originally a frame mount style, but it had been cut and modified for a 3 point hitch. It also lacked a seat, but a 4-inch by 4-inch post with a welded cap was in the approximate location to add a seat to. So I did my best to fab up an additional mount onto the post so I had a seat that could flip forward when not in use. When attached to the tractor, it is a little tight for the operator, but it does work!
There are 7 different hydraulic cylinders on this backhoe attachment. All have some degree of rust. The three cylinders that control the left and right swing, and up and down of the base boom are somewhat protected and are the least effected. The two outrigger cylinders, and the one that controls the dipper boom were the most exposed by being extended, and therefore the most rusted. I would think new cylinders would cost more than the worth of the backhoe! Putting on new seals would be a major problem for me as I have had, and am currently having major problems with my back. I don't have a clue as to how expensive it would be to have it picked up, fixed, and then delivered back to me, but I am sure it would be a lot more than I want to pay, and again maybe more than the value of the backhoe. I'm just screwed either way, I hope your guy's suggestions will minimize the seal damage. I willl need to store it on thick plastic sheeting with the sides held up a few inches so I don't ruin my shop floor with hydraulic fluid!
Thank you again to each of you for suggestions. I will report back as to what the outcome is although it may be a while due to my physical situation.
Chip
I have almost all of the items suggested. I Googled CLR and found out it is carried at my local big box store, so I will get some to try with the other items. I'm going to start with the least destructive items/process and work my way up as needed. I hope the seals are the more tolerant type, but I am pretty sure what ever is the least expensive is what is on these cylinders!
I was shocked when I first saw the rust.:shocked: I thought to myself that chrome is not supposed to rust like this. The backhoe attachment is an import model. I bought it from a local guy who buys tons of used farm equipment and then holds big auctions. He also lists some items on eBay, which is where I saw the backhoe. I went and offered him a price which he declined. After the item did not sell either on eBay or the auction, I went back and he took my offer. It had sat outdoors at his place for about a week I guess it did not rain during that time, I can not remember as it was a few years ago, but the cylinders were in like new condition The previous owner obviously kept it indoors. It had been modified by someone, somewhere in it's previous life. It looked like it was originally a frame mount style, but it had been cut and modified for a 3 point hitch. It also lacked a seat, but a 4-inch by 4-inch post with a welded cap was in the approximate location to add a seat to. So I did my best to fab up an additional mount onto the post so I had a seat that could flip forward when not in use. When attached to the tractor, it is a little tight for the operator, but it does work!
There are 7 different hydraulic cylinders on this backhoe attachment. All have some degree of rust. The three cylinders that control the left and right swing, and up and down of the base boom are somewhat protected and are the least effected. The two outrigger cylinders, and the one that controls the dipper boom were the most exposed by being extended, and therefore the most rusted. I would think new cylinders would cost more than the worth of the backhoe!
Putting on new seals would be a major problem for me as I have had, and am currently having major problems with my back. I don't have a clue as to how expensive it would be to have it picked up, fixed, and then delivered back to me, but I am sure it would be a lot more than I want to pay, and again maybe more than the value of the backhoe. I'm just screwed either way, I hope your guy's suggestions will minimize the seal damage. I willl need to store it on thick plastic sheeting with the sides held up a few inches so I don't ruin my shop floor with hydraulic fluid! Thank you again to each of you for suggestions. I will report back as to what the outcome is although it may be a while due to my physical situation.
Chip
