JRNICO
Plastic
- Joined
- Jun 22, 2012
- Location
- Arcata, Ca
Hello all,
I have a Clark C500-50, 4450# capacity with the telescoping lift cylinder. She is a good runner and is serving me well but has developed quite a leak from seal on the top cylinder. I ordered a overhaul kit from the Clark dealer, which will arrive later this week and have a few questions.
1. I have replaced seals on hydraulic cylinders before, but have never done a telescoping cylinder like this. I have quite an array of tools but will I be needing any special tools ?
2. It looks like I must disconnect the chain, take out the top snap ring, lift the mast, disconnect the lower main hydraulic hose, then raise the mast with a hoist to get the cylinder out. Is this the correct order of operations?
3. Does anyone have a service/overhaul manual for this lift? The serial # is 355-0221-5671FA
Thanks for any advice and/or tips/warning you can give me as I undertake this. My area is sparse on hydraulic repairmen and have had some crossed eyes when asking if they would like to service this for me, hence the want/need to do it myself.
I have a Clark C500-50, 4450# capacity with the telescoping lift cylinder. She is a good runner and is serving me well but has developed quite a leak from seal on the top cylinder. I ordered a overhaul kit from the Clark dealer, which will arrive later this week and have a few questions.
1. I have replaced seals on hydraulic cylinders before, but have never done a telescoping cylinder like this. I have quite an array of tools but will I be needing any special tools ?
2. It looks like I must disconnect the chain, take out the top snap ring, lift the mast, disconnect the lower main hydraulic hose, then raise the mast with a hoist to get the cylinder out. Is this the correct order of operations?
3. Does anyone have a service/overhaul manual for this lift? The serial # is 355-0221-5671FA
Thanks for any advice and/or tips/warning you can give me as I undertake this. My area is sparse on hydraulic repairmen and have had some crossed eyes when asking if they would like to service this for me, hence the want/need to do it myself.