4030 brake accumulator

[BillinAZ]

I am removing the brake accumulator to have it rebuilt as I am immediately without brakes if the engine dies or is at low idle and loaded down. What a mess to remove! It is under the steering column (soundguard cab) and all the little oil lines on the right side have to come off to get it out. I have it loose and the only holdup is the T fitting going through the floor connected to a hose that drops down to the attenuator. Darned if I can see or feel underneath-I think there is a lock nut, but I have to loosen the hose fitting also, I guess. I can cut the hose and rebuild it anyway but still can't pull it up through the hole. Ran out of time and light yesterday and will try again tomorrow. Can you see anything if the right side battery box is opened? Any suggestions or input?

 

[matthies]

Did you take the panel out from under the clutch and brake pedals? Those 4030's don't have any clearance like the bigger models, maybe take the front cab mounting bolts out and jack the front of cab up a couple inches, best if hood was off though.