Replacing a Lift cylinder on a Nortrac 204C

[hmacy]

I am looking for any advice on the replacement of a lift cylinder on a Nortrac 204C tractor w/loader. If anyone has done this before I would appreciate any advice they can provide. Also I believe there maybe more of a problem with the hydraulics than just the bad cylinder. When attempting to raise the bucket the system appears to strain and it barely acts like it wants to lift. Also I wish advice on where to find plugs or caps to prevent moisture from entering the system while replacing the bad cylinder.

 

[Diamondpilot]

What loader does it have? My guess is you have a stuck Pressure relief valve and not a bad cylinder. This is a common issue, especially with the Jinma Loader.

Does your steering and 3 point work ok? You should be able to steer without the tractor moving and lift a heavy 800# Bush Hog with the 3 point.

Chris

 

[greg_g]

Chris - see this one: Replacing Hydraulic lift cylinder -- Chinese Tractors -- NorTrac Tractors

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[Affordable]

I would also bet on the loader valve,look on the backside if the loader valve you will see 2-caps(with 2-screws holding them on) remove those screws underneath them make sure the valves are tight,I have seen alot of these loose causing the problem you are describing

Tommy
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[Diamondpilot]

Yea, he needs to come back and give more info. Even if it was a Chinese loader Tommy has the seal kits for like $25 last time I checked.

Chris