DuAl Mod 105 Series II Loader Repair Question

NoBite · Feb 17, 2009

I am not mechanically inclined. Better start by admitting that. I own a Ford 1900 tractor with a DuAl 105 loader. The loader is leaking hydraulic fluid badly from the ram on the right side. I want to remove that ram and take it to the local implement dealer to get new seals packed.

By all appearances, this looks to be a straightforward job. Two compression fittings to loosen to get the hydraulic lines off. Then a bolt and pin at both ends of the ram. Since I have never even seen the ram off the loader before, I cannot imagine if I need to elevate and block the bucket to get the ram at a proper angle for removal. Or, can all this be accomplished by simply tilting the bucket and keeping it on the ground? What other challenges might I encounter?

Sorry for the newbie questions, but, for me, things never seem to be simple, except for my level of understanding!

Thanks for any advice.

Matt in Oz · Feb 17, 2009

No Bite
Firstly be safe. Put the bucket on the ground with the tractor where you can leave the tractor while being repaired. Next relieve any pressure in the lines by having the tractor turned off and moving the control lever back and forth. Lets the presure out of the lines. Now undo the hydralic lines and seal all openings, dirt is your enemy. I have used plastic or adhesive tape it can all work. Then take out the pins and remove the cylinder then you are good to go.

NoBite · Feb 17, 2009

Thanks, Matt. I feel better. I was afraid I might have to raise the bucket real high to get clearance for the ram to come off. Good tip on taping the open fittings once I remove the ram. Can't say I am looking forward to this, but at least it [i:196ec4b962]seems[/i:196ec4b962] simple enough.

Anonymous-0 · Feb 18, 2009

I have a DuAl loader on an '96 8010 that leaked when I got it. The local hydraulic shop found square profile seals in those cylinders so they had to cut off the pistons and weld on standard pistons that take o-rings. $260 per cylinder. DuAl loaders apparently have very cheap cylinders. Be prepared to take out your checkbook.

NoBite · Feb 19, 2009

Oh, boy! Well, I don't see as there's much choice. We in western KY have just emerged from the worst ice storm in our history, based on the number of folks that went without power. Still plenty of folks out of power over three weeks after the storm. I've got plenty of downed trees and limbs to move around in my pastures. Doing it all by hand versus a few hundred spent on getting the tractor in play is a no-brainer. Hope it isn't that expensive, but thanks for the heads-up.

NoBite · Feb 21, 2009

Just a follow up. Took the ram off easily this morning. Thanks for your helpful advice. Now I wait for the analysis, rebuild and cost.

NoBite · Feb 26, 2009

Got the bill today. $117.68 of which $68 was labor. I am VERY happy with this and pretty impressed that the ram is completely rebuilt and back to me so quickly. I'll be back in business this weekend clearing pastures!

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