gland question

[katana]

I am replacing the seals on my Kubota BT600 dipper cylinder. I've only replaced seals on a couple of other cylinders and that was years ago. However I don't remember the other glands having this rough metal (right above the old rod seal). Is this normal?

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[Harry in Ky]

It's "normal" for cylinders that live out doors, have the business end pointing up most of the time, and probably have a weak or failed wiper seal. Just clean the rust and crud up the best you can before putting it back together. It will be fine.