Welp! Its beeen a while!

[BlownL67]

So I finally got 2 beautiful days to get my B7200 into working order! The tractor only has 280hrs on it, but there has never ever been a bit of maintenance done.

Here is the rundown of what I've done:

replace every rubber bucket line
replace every hardline from controls to bucket
oil/filter change
new air filter
new hydraulic filter screen
flush UDT and add new SUDT
radiator flush + new coolant + t-stat
drain and fill from axle housing + ends

Some of the fluids I drained out were aboslutely disgusting! She runs like a top now, but I got a leaking bucket cylinder (B1630)! I called the dealer and they stock repack kits for $33/ea. Since I am going to be repacking one, I might as well do the other. Before I go nuts doing this, are there any special tools or bits of knowlege I need to know before I dive in ? The dealer told me they can do it in about an hour with a labor rate of $60 which isn't too horrible, but I think I'd rather tackle it myself.

Any help would be appreciated! -

Thanks - Mark

 

[VashonFarmer]

So I finally got 2 beautiful days to get my B7200 into working order! The tractor only has 280hrs on it, but there has never ever been a bit of maintenance done.

Here is the rundown of what I've done:

replace every rubber bucket line
replace every hardline from controls to bucket
oil/filter change
new air filter
new hydraulic filter screen
flush UDT and add new SUDT
radiator flush + new coolant + t-stat
drain and fill from axle housing + ends

Some of the fluids I drained out were aboslutely disgusting! She runs like a top now, but I got a leaking bucket cylinder (B1630)! I called the dealer and they stock repack kits for $33/ea. Since I am going to be repacking one, I might as well do the other. Before I go nuts doing this, are there any special tools or bits of knowlege I need to know before I dive in ? The dealer told me they can do it in about an hour with a labor rate of $60 which isn't too horrible, but I think I'd rather tackle it myself.

Any help would be appreciated! -

Thanks - Mark

Hey Mark,

Mind if I ask if you did it? I'm hoping to tackle the same cylinder repair on a BF300 (B8200 tractor). I noticed you didn't get any other replies, but hoping that you braved it anyway. I'd love to learn from you!

The only bummer so far is that the repair kit runs $77 per cylinder for my unit. Don't know why such a disparity, but that's life.

Thank you,
Andy

 

[Theekillerbee]

Changing out the guts on a ram isn't all that bad. Make sure you are in a clean shop. Having a parts washing tank is a bonus, but not required. Pay attention to how the thing comes apart. Sometimes you'll find an O-ring or 2 that you don't see at first. Also most rams have chevron style pressure rings. They must go in a certain way! Make a note of how they came out. If put in upside down, you will not be able to pressurize the cylinder properly. One other nice thing to have is a cylinder hone and an extension bit. Hone that thing out to ensure your new rings last longer. Doesn't take much, just a minute or so through the inside of the bore.

 

[Butch]

K-Bee,

I believe you honed your cylinder. Can you share with us how long the cylinder was and what kind of hone did you use?

I have a hone but it is for automotive cylinders.... not long enough to do a loader cylinder even if honed from both ends...

Have a great day! Butch

 

[Theekillerbee]

The latest cylinder I rebuilt was about 30" long. It came off an old Ford backhoe. I use an automotive cylinder hone, but have a drill bit extension, can't remember where I bought it, but i'd bet most hardware stores carry them. I put the hone on the extension then the extension on the drill. Good luck.

 

[aquaforce]

BlownL67

Does the screen name have anything to do with one of these?





It sure is fun to drive.