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Topic: '49 wd lift rams

Posted By: vestalbg
Subject: '49 wd lift rams
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 10:41am

can the hydraulic rams on a 49 wd be rebuilt, and can i get a kit, or is it easier to try and find new ones to put on? They drift down with weight on. thanks

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Posted By: Brian G. NY
Date Posted: 28 Jan 2010 at 11:03am

Are they actually leaking at the packing? If not, your problem is more likely in the "hold" valve.

Posted By: vestalbg
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 7:23am

yes they are leaking at the packing, i can watch it drip out ...

Posted By: omahagreg
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 7:30am

We have a WD with loader, and hydraulics were dripping all over the place. Dad tried the powersteering leakstop that most auto stores sell-figured it would buy us some time to do it right. It stopped the leaks right now! Still has one under the pump, but we use it so little we figure it is not that big of a deal anymore!

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1950 WD with wide front and Freeman trip loader

Posted By: CTuckerNWIL
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 8:19am

Tighten the packing to slow leaks. The packing has to let a small amount of oil by to lubricate things, but it should not run out. You can buy new chevron type packings from places like Motion Industries. They will either need measurements from the old cylinder or an old stack of packings to match you up. There is no piston or piston seal in these cylinders. Everything is contained by the packing. If the rods are good, without gaulding or pitting, the new packings will fix you right up.

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Posted By: Lonn
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 9:08am

Be prepared to heat the cylinder to get it apart. I did some for a guy and they were a bear. Only ones I've ever done though.

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Posted By: vestalbg
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 8:49pm

thanks guys, i will give it a go when the weather warms up

Posted By: LouSWPA
Date Posted: 29 Jan 2010 at 9:23pm

Hey Charlie,

You can't stay away even when you are on vacation! I have the same problem. LOL Hope you are enjoying