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February 17, 2015 at 7:30 pm #30993
I have a Koyker KB60 backhoe that has the swing cylinder leaking. I'm thinking of replacing the seals myself. Can anyone advise me on the degree of difficulty in doing this. I have a pretty complete workshop with all the typical types of tools, but I was wondering if any special tooling is required. All advice would be greatly appreciated.
Paul
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February 19, 2015 at 9:25 am #37502
they are not that bad to do make sure that the ram is not bent if it is a hydro shop is next. I would measure seals first and make sure they match the replacement seal sizes, unless you are sure the replacements are right before ordering.
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February 19, 2015 at 10:30 am #37503
Thanks David. Guess I'll give it a try.
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February 20, 2015 at 2:04 am #37507
Seems like I read on this forum one time, that you should heat the seals before trying to install them. If I remember correctly, you can warm them in oil to make them a little more pliable.
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February 20, 2015 at 7:29 am #37509
Guess it won't hurt to warm them up first. I'll do that, thanks.
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February 20, 2015 at 9:29 pm #37513
I replaced the seals on my Koyker loader last summer, it wasn't hard at all. I heated the seals following instructions I had read on the internet. I know I did it on the kitchen stove, it was either a pan full of water or a double boiler with hydraulic fluid in the top, I can't remember.
The hardest part was getting the gland nut off, it's a lot easier if you crack it with the cylinder still installed so you have something to turn against.
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February 21, 2015 at 7:54 am #37516
Good point, I'll remove the nut before removing from the tractor.
Thanks.
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February 21, 2015 at 4:52 pm #37517
HELP
Well I removed the hydraulic cylinder from the backhoe (KB60).
I have it on my workbench and have removed the flange nut and loosened the threaded insert, but for some reason I cannot pull the ram out of the cylinder. It seams as if the piston is hitting something inside. Anyone have any suggestions?
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February 22, 2015 at 7:50 am #37518
Well, I looked it over a little closer and discovered that there is some sort of split spring clip, partly visible from the end of the cylinder. As far as I can determine there is nothing to grab hold of to remove it. Any ideas anyone?
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February 22, 2015 at 11:33 am #37519
A sharp, angled pick or two will get that out.
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