Boom cylinder rebuild

[Fatzi]

Hi folks
I need to rebuild my boom cylinder an I need to find an E or L stamped on the cylinder to get the right rebuild kit. Dose anybody know where it would be stamped on the cylinder barrel because I’m not seeing it.
B/L-4520B Backhoe

 

[TheOldHokie]

Hi folks
I need to rebuild my boom cylinder an I need to find an E or L stamped on the cylinder to get the right rebuild kit. Dose anybody know where it would be stamped on the cylinder barrel because I’m not seeing it

Are we talking backhoe, loader, or something else? Type of equipment and model number please.

Dan

 

[Fatzi]

Are we talking backhoe, loader, or something else? Type of equipment and model number please.

Dan

B/L-4520B backhoe.
sorry my mistake

 

[Fatzi]

Depending on who built the attachment E- is for energy an L- is for Lantex.
2 different rebuild kits

 

[TheOldHokie]

Depending on who built the attachment E- is for energy an L- is for Lantex.
2 different rebuild kits

Messicks lists the same seal kit part number for both L and E cylinders.

70030-01305

Dan

 

[Fatzi]

I talked to the tech at messicks yesterday an he told me there different

 

[TheOldHokie]

I talked to the tech at messicks yesterday an he told me there different

The cylinders may be different but the part number for the seal kits is not. Ask him to explain that.

Dan

 

[Fatzi]

I will do that thank you for your help

 

[Vlach7]

Take your parts or old seals to a hydraulic shop and they can measure them and give you the correct seals for half the price

 

[Fatzi]

Ok I called messicks again an ask him that an he was stumped also so he is calling kubota an is going to get back to me with an answer

 

[Fatzi]

Ok missecks called kubota an this is what they had to say.

I spoke to Kubota parts technical. They confirmed the seal kits are the same regardless of which cylinder manufacture you have. Part# 70030-01305 will work.
Good information so everybody knows

 

[TheOldHokie]

Ok I called messicks again an ask him that an he was stumped also so he is calling kubota an is going to get back to me with an answer

Here's my answer- the kit likely contains parts for both type cylinders and you only use the bits you need.

Bottom line is you can ID your cylinder but there is only one order number regardless of L and E markings.

Dan

 

[Fatzi]

You are absolutely right Dan. Thank you for pointing that out to me with the part number.