Freeman Front Loader leaking cylinder

[clydesdalegirl]

Hi I have a yellow Freeman manure dump bucket with tines and it has only 2000 139 Model 629 with a 1 5/8 diameter shaft and 4 bolt cap stat says 5202 . I can't find anything to rebuild it or new cylinders so I am lost. Please share your experience and advice on this. The entire 4 bolt end cap where the piston comes out of it has threads on the inside. I need help on this please.

 

[jCarroll]

I have a Freeman loader that's older than yours, but........... the 4 bolt flange looks like mine. Tightening the bolts - a little at a time - squeezes the gasket around the cylinder rod, and stops the leakage.

 

[Dan in North Houston]

The internal components for hydraulic cylinders are pretty generic. Any competent local hydraulic shop should be able to order some suitable replacement seals and fix it with little trouble.

 

[PJH]

JCarrol is correct on that cylinder. The cylinder does not have a piston inside the barrel. The rod has a snap ring on the end to keep it from extending too far. If tightening the four bolts does not stop the leakage, you may have to replace or add to the V-packing under the four bolt flange. You can do that without removing the cylinder from the loader, but you must support the loader properly before removing the flange. It could drop and hurt or kill you.