Loader BX23 Cylinder leaking LA210 - rebuild or buy new?

[JRobyn]

Or ask them; "Is it just a very small amount of bend that won't really cause any problem in this application?" They may say; "Oh no. It's a LOT, here, we'll show you." Or may say; "You're right, it's just a small amount. We'll leave it be."

 

[civilian]

On an earlier post about cleaning pivot pins. Prior to reinstalling pins, is there a benefit to prelube the pins and the spots where they mount into? My question is this gets grease into places during assembly and further greasing renews that grease. Instead of waiting for grease gun to push the grease there? Am I clear in explaining this? Jon

 

[Tractor_Jim_CT]

Picked up the cylinder today and it came to $230 and with tax, $255 total. I thought this was reasonable and about 1/2 the amount of a new cylinder.
When they handed me the repaired cylinder I had to look closer at it as it was clean and newer looking - they put protective plastic caps on where the hoses go.

I will try to install it tomorrow and hopefully it goes back together as easy as it came apart. They did say because this cylinder went, it was likely others will start leaking.

I figure I must have lost 1/2 to 3/4 of a quart between the leak spraying and the fluid in the cylinder that was removed.
Can I ask should I add about a quart of hydraulic fluid and if yes, where do I add it?

Hopefully others with cylinder issues will find the help from everyone in this thread useful. Thanks again everyone.

 

[Dave M7040]

On an earlier post about cleaning pivot pins. Prior to reinstalling pins, is there a benefit to prelube the pins and the spots where they mount into? My question is this gets grease into places during assembly and further greasing renews that grease. Instead of waiting for grease gun to push the grease there? Am I clear in explaining this? Jon

No benefit. If you cannot grease it when assembled to the necessary degree then something is wrong. Plugged zerk fitting can happen.

Dave M71040

 

[Dave M7040]

Picked up the cylinder today and it came to $230 and with tax, $255 total. I thought this was reasonable and about 1/2 the amount of a new cylinder.
When they handed me the repaired cylinder I had to look closer at it as it was clean and newer looking - they put protective plastic caps on where the hoses go.

I will try to install it tomorrow and hopefully it goes back together as easy as it came apart. They did say because this cylinder went, it was likely others will start leaking.

I figure I must have lost 1/2 to 3/4 of a quart between the leak spraying and the fluid in the cylinder that was removed.
Can I ask should I add about a quart of hydraulic fluid and if yes, where do I add it?

Hopefully others with cylinder issues will find the help from everyone in this thread useful. Thanks again everyone.

Jim

I don't know if a BX2350 is the same basic tractor as your but I found a manual on Kubotabooks.com and looked through it.

Most Kubota tractors use the transmission oil; as the hydraulic oil and the transmission case as the oil reservoir for both so if the transmission dipstick checks out then the hydraulic system is good to go.

You really should acquire an operators manual if you don't have one.

Dealers may provide an electronic one for little to no cost. The WSM is a different story. If going to a dealer, bring a USB stick with you. The convenience of being able to give or sell you an electronic copy of the manual directly unto your USB stick is often what makes a request possible. Make certain they know you have the blank stick with you.

If the dealer is not help, search for posts involving BX23 both on the forum and the "Orange" forum. Look for an owner of a BX23 who is posting and contact them through a PM.

I think you will find people most helpful in seeing you get an operators' manual.

Dave M7040

 

[Tractor_Jim_CT]

Hi everyone. Installed the new built center cylinder
on the FEL and works great. Was fun being on the BX23
again yesterday with everything running smooth. Really
is a strong machine. I just wanted to thank
everyone again for the help and giving me
the confidence to tackle this. I'm thinking rather
than being on my tractor yesterday I'd still be waiting
for my tractor and a bill 3x higher. Happy tractoring!