still no hydraulics on 56 lo-boy

[freebird]

My hydraulics still don't work. I have decided that it must be up in the resivoiur tank. I may have a clogged screen or somethng. I can see the fluid level drop slightly as I activate my lever back and forth, but that's it. I even tried to pressurize the tank with a fitting and compressed air...no luck. I will be making a list of parts from my catalog on what to order.
Is there a kit of parts anyone knows of that includes all I need for this job?

[Bigdog]

Terry, there is a rebuild kit for the touch control unit. Get the part number from the housing as there are a couple of different units so you will get the right kit. They are still available from Case IH.

[John *.?-!.* cub owner]

Block numbers 351981 R1 and 354383R1 through 354383R4 use kit 354008R95. block 360719R1 uses kit 360713R91. these kits consist of all the orings, gaskets, etc. but do not contain the screen, which is part number 351984R92. If you have the first number block (early style) and want a boot to replace the original instead of the smaller replacement, uses part number 351754R3, which is actually the boot for Siper A.

[freebird]

Thanks alot fellas. Yes I want all the above mentioned. I've had a cracked RH rockshaft bearing since I've owned it. It had also broke the resivouir tank, but is has been welded back up. So with all that is wrong it warrants getting in there and getting things squared away. I've always has a leak from the tank gasket and it will be good to get a new one on. Again thanks and I will advise how it comes out.

[Larry in IN]

Hey Freebird!
Maybe it's the Penguin conection - I'm a few steps behind you in the process of redoing the Hydraulic pump seals. My pump shaft was grooved, but a spray weld/turn down corrected that.
Howsomeever, I have fluid at the pump, the allen plug out of the manifold at the reservoir - oil there also, still no pump activity.
The fluid in the reservoir is as you said, it lowers maybe an inch or so when the control lever is pushed forward, but nothin else happens.
Did you get any explanation for such actions?
Meanwhile, I am keeping a very interested eye on your progress.
Good luck with it, I need a leader

[freebird]

Well Larry, I have nothing yet except I have a WHOLE NEW UNIT coming next week or so. I got it off ebay. It has everything, including another pump. I am hoping that my problem is just a clogged screen as this one is 50 yrs old. I did everything to try and bleed this darn thing down. I even made a bushing for the fluid filler hole and hit it with compressed air...no luck. I hope it (screen) has not fallen apart and got into everything. I think I mentioned that my old tank was broken and re-welded back together before I got it and always leaked. Since I'll have that taken apart I might just paint the whole motor, we'll see. I' hope to take pics and I will certainly let you know what I found ok?

[Donny M]

freebird wrote:

Since I'll have that taken apart I might just paint the whole motor, we'll see.

Famous words of a Cub enthusiast That's how they all start I know you will enjoy your time "Might" Right

[freebird]

oh, sure..it was fun. I have pics up on my server of the last project. I had my generator rebuilt and new voltage regulator. While I was in there I refurbed the fan shroud and fan and all mounting brackets. All ground contacts got star washers and all conections got a dab of anti-oxidant. I can't seem to make a link but I''l try
http://www2.whidbey.net/freebird/

Have a look.

[Donny M]

freebird,

You need to put the http:// in front of the www and then "Close Tags"

I could fix it for you but I'm not a (M)
I copied it and the pictures are great