International 1550 loader

[WNM]

Any suggestions on how to remove the lock ring in the 1550 bucket cylinder
Thanks

 

[used red MN]

Think you can muster up a picture of what you need to do?
Fairly easy if you have a smart phone. Take the pic, then
add it to your reply by using the ..Choose files.. button in
the bottom of the posting area in your reply.

 

[Fritz Maurer]

If you can see the ring but you cant get under it,
should be a hole in the side of the tube right over
the lock ring. Push a punch in there and compress
the ring.

 

[used red MN]

I will add if this is the type that the end piece sets inside the tube bore and the snap ring is in a groove in the tube bore it may be possible that the end piece can be driven into the bore slightly to allow the snap ring to come out. This would be due to a slight ledge machined in the end piece to lock the snap ring in. Hope this makes sense, it would be much easier with a picture to know what you are dealing with.

 

[WNM]

(reply to post at 14:27:25 10/01/21)

Looked for that right away Unfortunately there is no access hole
Another member suggested driving the cylinder head in a bit which looks like the only alternative but tried that with a brass drift Its solid!!

Thanks for your response

 

[WNM]

(reply to post at 14:49:20 10/01/21)

Tried that also with a brass drift and hammer It's solid! Really can't see any other alternative though

Thanks for your response

 

[Fritz Maurer]

Heat the tube where the gland is, then tap it back.
That thin tube should expand easily with a little
heat.

 

[used red MN]

Is this what your cylinder looks like in the attached link? If
so to me it really looks like the head number 14 is drawn
against the snap ring 13 by nut 9. So to me pushing or
driving the head in to release the snap ring is the only
option. I am just giving you my best opinion because I have
not had one apart. Heating it as Fritz has suggested seems
to be what is needed.
Diagram

 

[WNM]

(reply to post at 09:37:14 10/02/21)

Yes Sir thats it! Will head over to a neighbors tomorrow who has torches

Thanks Keep you guys posted on success or failure!!

 

[WNM]

(quoted from post at 08:09:12 10/02/21) Heat the tube where the gland is, then tap it back.
That thin tube should expand easily with a little
heat.

Well guys heated the tube until the paint was gone in that area
No luck Still solid

I definitely believe we're on the right path I just believe there might be another issue Jammed oring perhaps Will be taking it to a hydraulic shop Where I'm sure they have a press to push that head in

Thanks again for your help

 

[WNM]

(reply to post at 08:30:43 10/04/21)

A follow up Mounted the cylinder upside down in a heavy press Pushed the piston head back in and popped the snap ring out quite easily

Cleaned and smoothed all the old age and removed the broken oring Repacked All good