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case 1980 580c rear cylinders

bigg ยท 2012-12-26 14:17

have a 580c and the left cylinder that swings rear bucket left and right blew seal an poouring fluid. is this a difficult task to repair or cylinder need replacement?

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  1. #1rickw2012-12-26 15:27

    We repacked swing cylinder on our 580. Loosen rear fitting on cylinder. remove set screw on end cap and remove cylinder end cap(for lack of the correct term)w/ large channel locks /pipe wrench. Ours was not tight unscrewed w/ little effert. pull rod out of cylinder and take to local hydralic shop. Probably a bout $100 or less job. Swing boom all the way to one side so you can get rod out before starting.