Steering Cylinder (Rebuild or Replace)

[LJS30]

Well gentleman I have a steering cylinder on my 800 series that has become pretty legit in terms of leaking. Is rebuilding this thing with the kit provided on this site a viable option? By that I mean in terms of difficulty for someone with average to above average mechanic abilities. Or am I better off purchasing a new one? Thank you in advance.

This post was edited by LJS30 on 06/23/2021 at 09:41 am.

 

[jimtrs]

If it is a displacement type of cylinder, very easy to rebuild. If it is a regular single or double acting cylinder, they're a little more involved. It can be a challenge to get the gland seals in, especially without the proper tools.

Another option you didn't mention, and possibly the one you should choose is having it rebuilt by a hydraulic cylinder shop. While you may be able to repack it yourself, you also need to be able to identify other problems, scored rod or gland, bent rod etc.

A new replacement, if not neccesary, would be my last choice. You would need to either match it near perfect to a replacement, or pay exorbitant prices through oem. Would wanna match the other cylinder (if two cylinders)

 

[bob57]

If it is a Bendix, I have all the parts for those.Ford and case used the same setup for several years, the tie rod end being the difference.We take the cylinder apart very carefully to remove the piston and rod and inner cylinder.New piston and rod with teflon ring and new inner cylinder goes back in.Rod seal is rebuilt with new seals.Cylinder is fitted with threaded sleeve and cap for future repairs.New seals in spool valve, parts in control valve replaced as needed, new tie rod end if needed.New paint.
Bob Hunter
Pioneer Hydraulics
5807 E Hayward Rd
Waukomis, Okla 73773
580-603-0063
bhunter722gmail.com

 

[bob57]

If it is a Bendix, I have all the parts for those.Ford and case used the same setup for several years, the tie rod end being the difference.We take the cylinder apart very carefully to remove the piston and rod and inner cylinder.New piston and rod with teflon ring and new inner cylinder goes back in.Rod seal is rebuilt with new seals.Cylinder is fitted with threaded sleeve and cap for future repairs.New seals in spool valve, parts in control valve replaced as needed, new tie rod end if needed.New paint.
Bob Hunter
Pioneer Hydraulics
5807 E Hayward Rd
Waukomis, Okla 73773
580-603-0063
bhunter772 @gmail.com

 

[bob57]

Wrote down the wrong email, it is [email protected]

 

[Dean]

The slave cylinders used on vintage Ford utility tractors with PS must be cut open to be rebuilt. This is not a project for the amateur.

External leaks may be repaired by installation of a seal kit if the cylinder is not badly worn and the shaft is not rusted.

Most of these cylinders are worn out inside due to wear and/or corrosion caused by water contamination even if they do not leak externally.

I recently removed/evaluated the cylinders from my 64, 4000 and decided to replace them with new aftermarket cylinders. Glad that I did.

Dean

 

[LJS30]

(quoted from post at 13:57:50 06/24/21) The slave cylinders used on vintage Ford utility tractors with PS must be cut open to be rebuilt. This is not a project for the amateur.

External leaks may be repaired by installation of a seal kit if the cylinder is not badly worn and the shaft is not rusted.

Most of these cylinders are worn out inside due to wear and/or corrosion caused by water contamination even if they do not leak externally.

I recently removed/evaluated the cylinders from my 64, 4000 and decided to replace them with new aftermarket cylinders. Glad that I did.

Dean

Do I need a special tool to remove this from the tractor? Or simply unbolt and tap out?