Hydraulic Cylinder Disassembly Question

[downsizingnow48]

Pushed with a flat screwdriver by hand. Didnt want to put any mechanical force on it not knowing what was what.

I will get the numbers and put them up here.

thx again!

 

[Leejohn]

See if you can get a pipe the ID size fo the cyl. put a block of wood over the pipe and hit it with a hammer. That gland has been in there for a long time.

 

[downsizingnow48]

Numbers --

 

[Mysfyt]

My search came up zilch. I was also looking for diagram or anything that would show how this cylinder was assembled. No luck. I see two different options: the first is what Leejohn is referring to, that if you knock down the gland it will reveal a wire spring clip that you would remove. The second is that this gland has a snap ring that locks in when assembled, never to see the light of day again. In other words, a disposable cylinder. Let us know how you make out.

 

[J_J]

If you ordered the same cyl you posted, then this is what the description says.

Welded cylinder with snap-ring gland retainer.

I think you need to push down on the gland and find the snapring.

 

[downsizingnow48]

Thanks guys appreciate the advice. For the time being I will use the cylinder as is, that is, with a 2" sleeve that limits the stroke to 3". I had in mind to reduce the stroke to 1.5" for an application but can get by with longer at least for now.

 

[BukitCase]

If BOTH ports are still plugged while you're trying to push the gland in, good luck (especially if there's oil already in the cylinder)... Steve

 

[downsizingnow48]

I took the plugs out and cycled the cylinder by hand to empty the oil that was inside.

 

[CGK]

On that type of cylinder you have to pry up the wiper out of the bore, you will then find a snap ring retaining the gland.

 

[downsizingnow48]

CGK, looking at the photo in post 7 the wiper is what is between the shaft and the bore, is that right? Is it removable intact or do I then need a new wiper? Thanks for suggestion.