All the other functions are normal but there is no strength when the stick is coming in. It still functions but there is a loss of some speed and not much power to work. Is this more likely to be a problem in the pilot circuit or the main valve? I rebuilt the stick cylinder and it acts the same as before so I am ruling that out.
Sounds like your valve is leaking, what happens when the bucket is full, and arm completly extended? Does is the stick start to sink with controls in neutral? I would try to turn secondary ventil, on your control valve for stick a little bit
I have not noticed that but I will check.