Ford 7209 LOader

[Margo]

I have a 3930 with a 7209 Ford loader. I am having a problem with the snap ring that holds the seals in place. It keeps popping out after using for a short period of time. Any ideas or suggestions. It is the cylinder that operates the lift. Thanks.

This post was edited by Margo on 02/24/2023 at 10:38 am.

 

[ford1956tractor]

Sorry but without seeing it I dont.

 

[Sean in PA]

Have you tried replacing the seals and the snap ring? If it till happens after that, then the groove that the snap ring rides in may be worn.

 

[Margo]

Yes have replaced seals and snap ring. Will check groove snap ring goes in. Any ideas if it is worn.

 

[Sean in PA]

I'm not familiar with that particular cylinder, but if it can be completely disassembled, building the area up with weld and then re-machining the groove may be a possibility.

Might be easier to find a pair of "almost right" replacement cylinders on surpluscenter.com. Get all of the measurements, approximate bore and stroke, and extended and closed hole-to-hole lengths, plus sizes of the pin holes at the ends and find the closest match. That's what I did for my Freeman loader that I got for practically nothing with rusted cylinders. Including all new cylinders, hoses, and a new Prince joystick control valve from surpluscenter.com, I have less than $600.00 into it and it works great.

 

[Margo]

Will check that out. Thanks