So turns out my hydraulic top cover is busted, I have a thread in the tools forum on repairing it if you want to check it out. What I want to talk about here is what other repairs I should be looking into while it's apart and what the special procedure is for putting it all back together.
The lift was working find before I pulled it all down but did have a slow leak down. I want to rebuild the cylinder while it's apart is this just as simple as using a brake hone to clean up the cylinder and then replace the rings? Where else are the common leaks? Orings on the standpipe, seal between the cylinder and top cover what about the pressure relief valve should I replace it now as well?
Lastly what is the special procedure for re aligning all the linkage so this cover doesn't get busted again? Pictures to follow enjoy!
The lift was working find before I pulled it all down but did have a slow leak down. I want to rebuild the cylinder while it's apart is this just as simple as using a brake hone to clean up the cylinder and then replace the rings? Where else are the common leaks? Orings on the standpipe, seal between the cylinder and top cover what about the pressure relief valve should I replace it now as well?
Lastly what is the special procedure for re aligning all the linkage so this cover doesn't get busted again? Pictures to follow enjoy!