BX 2200 Steering Piston Help

[cup149]

Alright, I got the kit, and want to attempt to order the o-ring that leaks to have spares on hand, and let others know what to get rather than buying the whole kit. Which o-ring is it? There appears to be three sizes?????:confused2:

O-rings are cheap (well, compared to most other parts and time) , so it probably makes sense to replace them all if you are taking the time to open it up.

 

[Camo]

O-rings are cheap (well, compared to most other parts and time) , so it probably makes sense to replace them all if you are taking the time to open it up.

I am reading that there is one that fails usually.....Just trying to help with the info.:thumbsup:

And as far as cheap, the kit was $44 and a failure occured at just over 400 hours.....Not a good ratio.

 

[milkman]

You might find some O rings that will work, but what about the seals? Some are internal and are double lipped.

 

[Camo]

You might find some O rings that will work, but what about the seals? Some are internal and are double lipped.

In reading the posts about this repair.......It has been said several times that there is one o ring in particular that usually fails......Hence you could repair this for a few dollars instead of $44 if you had the info on the ring that fails to buy just it.

 

[SPYDERLK]

In reading the posts about this repair.......It has been said several times that there is one o ring in particular that usually fails......Hence you could repair this for a few dollars instead of $44 if you had the info on the ring that fails to buy just it.

It is a metric oring, but measures 1.330" ID and 0.120" cross section. Hopefully that matches one in your kit. My measurements are from a BX1500 steering cyl oring. The Oring goes on a collar in the middle of the chromed rod. When you do the work look for a small hole that is provided into the circlip groove to aid removal of circlip. You only have to open one end.
larry

 

[Camo]

It is a metric oring, but measures 1.330" ID and 0.120" cross section. Hopefully that matches one in your kit. My measurements are from a BX1500 steering cyl oring. The Oring goes on a collar in the middle of the chromed rod. When you do the work look for a small hole that is provided into the circlip groove to aid removal of circlip. You only have to open one end.
larry

Thank you!!!:thumbsup:

 

[lindnova]

Just finished mine this last weekend. Started taking it apart, went to the computer to look up info and computer crashed.. bad timing.

Finished it anyway on my own - took about 2 hours. 1200 hours on machine and back like new. My lawn will have straight mow lines again.

The middle o-ring was flat not providing a tight seal anymore. I had the kit, so I replaced all the o-rings & seals. The wiper seals were hard to get out and the blue inner lip seals were a PITA to get out & in, but all ended well.

 

[Camo]

Just finished mine this last weekend. Started taking it apart, went to the computer to look up info and computer crashed.. bad timing.

Finished it anyway on my own - took about 2 hours. 1200 hours on machine and back like new. My lawn will have straight mow lines again.

The middle o-ring was flat not providing a tight seal anymore. I had the kit, so I replaced all the o-rings & seals. The wiper seals were hard to get out and the blue inner lip seals were a PITA to get out & in, but all ended well.

How many hand injuries did you incur? I finished at around 5.....:laughing:

Good job!!!!:thumbsup:

 

[demcpita]

FINALLY ran across word of a kit! Could someone please provide the kit # and where you can get it? My local dealer keeps pushing a new cylinder for $700? Please help. Thanks!

 

[SPYDERLK]

FINALLY ran across word of a kit! Could someone please provide the kit # and where you can get it? My local dealer keeps pushing a new cylinder for $700? Please help. Thanks!

The O-ring is what goes bad. Buying the kit wastes several tens of $.
larry