RandyLittrell 3,877 #1 Posted June 30, 2022 I need to pull the two bucket cylinders off and send them to Lowell to get rebuilt. Can I just hook the two hoses together on each cylinder so I can still lift the loader arm up and down and move around? It's a johnson 10 if that is any help. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Handy Don 12,174 #2 Posted June 30, 2022 Coupling the extend/retract hoses together is ok and protects the system from contamination. A couple of quick activations of the control will purge any air that got in there. Of course, be sure there is no pressure in the system before unhooking any hose! Plugging them securely is also ok, but if you absent-mindedly activate that control, you'll hear the screech of the pressure relief valve since nothin' will be movin'. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #3 Posted June 30, 2022 47 minutes ago, Handy Don said: Coupling the extend/retract hoses together is ok and protects the system from contamination. A couple of quick activations of the control will purge any air that got in there. Of course, be sure there is no pressure in the system before unhooking any hose! Plugging them securely is also ok, but if you absent-mindedly activate that control, you'll hear the screech of the pressure relief valve since nothin' will be movin'. Thank you Don! I thought that was the answer on both counts, but I really know nothing about hydraulics so thought it best to ask the experts here!! Randy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Goldnboy 910 #4 Posted June 30, 2022 Randy why don't you take these to Mid America hydraulics in lacygne KS? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ebinmaine 67,328 #5 Posted June 30, 2022 What's the approximate cost to have them rebuilt? Around here it's hundreds per cylinder.... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,168 #6 Posted June 30, 2022 Why not give a look-see at 'Surplus Center' for the cyls new - they have HUNDREDS at reasonable prices...... "Surplus Center.com" 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmaynard 15,431 #7 Posted June 30, 2022 I rebuilt mine myself. Not difficult to do. I seem to remember that my ARK500 used 2 large and 1 small o-ring per cylinder. I don't recall the sizes, but they were commonly available and inexpensive. 2 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #8 Posted June 30, 2022 10 hours ago, Goldnboy said: Randy why don't you take these to Mid America hydraulics in lacygne KS? They quoted me $250 to $300 each to rebuild, Lowell @ Wheelhorseparts and more charges $63 each. 5 hours ago, ebinmaine said: What's the approximate cost to have them rebuilt? Around here it's hundreds per cylinder.... See above. 2 hours ago, pacer said: Why not give a look-see at 'Surplus Center' for the cyls new - they have HUNDREDS at reasonable prices...... I have looked but I didn't see ones that I thought were exact replacements and If I can rebuild them for less than $150 for the pair, why not. 2 hours ago, rmaynard said: I rebuilt mine myself. Not difficult to do. I seem to remember that my ARK500 used 2 large and 1 small o-ring per cylinder. I don't recall the sizes, but they were commonly available and inexpensive. These are the welded type or I would do it myself. Randy 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pacer 3,168 #9 Posted June 30, 2022 @RandyLittrellOh, I agree - $75 a cyl is a very reasonable price! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RandyLittrell 3,877 #10 Posted June 30, 2022 2 minutes ago, pacer said: @RandyLittrellOh, I agree - $75 a cyl is a very reasonable price! It's actually only $63, I just rounded up. Randy 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
