Jim in Western MI
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My 48 8N is becoming a bit weak in the lift. It works fine when warm, but in cold weather it may take several minutes before it will lift an implement, then sometimes it may lower it without moving the touch control lever. In really hot weather when used for more than a couple of hours, it will go to bobbing. Otherwise, it obeys the touch control very well and responds to even minimal movement. As far as I know, the system has never had more than changing the hydraulic fluid every five years or so, at least since I had it; though the relief valve was replaced but that didn't change anything. I'm aware of the o-ring modification kit, but a local mechanic says he has never used anything but the original type. Is this something best left alone and work around its slightly annoying habits and risk a rebuild not working so well with the touch control, or would I expect it to work even better..., and is the 0-ring type superior? Thanks for any comments.