Seems like one problem after another. About to load machine up and the bucket cylinder went from a minor seep to an active flowing leak. I installed blocking between the barrel and stick, and supported the rod and used the machine hydraulics to push the rod out. We did this without machinery lifting assistance and pretty obvious This will be a serious PITA to assemble being at an odd downward angle and the rod probably weighs 200+lbs with the cap and everything on it.
My plan was to reinstall the rod on the linkage to hold it so I can get the nuts off. The main piston nut is at 2600ft/lbs and not sure what wrench we might use to handle that. I know many people use a pipe wrench and we have a few 36"ers but that might be too much for even that wrench, plus I am not sure we really want to damage the nut with a pipe wrench.
I am curious how nice these would go back together? The books insists on a ring compressor tool to compress the piston guts for install. Not sure if that is really needed?
All in all, I am trying to size up this job as one we should even attempt in the field?
My plan was to reinstall the rod on the linkage to hold it so I can get the nuts off. The main piston nut is at 2600ft/lbs and not sure what wrench we might use to handle that. I know many people use a pipe wrench and we have a few 36"ers but that might be too much for even that wrench, plus I am not sure we really want to damage the nut with a pipe wrench.
I am curious how nice these would go back together? The books insists on a ring compressor tool to compress the piston guts for install. Not sure if that is really needed?
All in all, I am trying to size up this job as one we should even attempt in the field?
CAT 225. Rebuilding bucket cylinder in the field? Or just not worth it?
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