Engine hoist (was: 90tq Turbo Conversion (was: Timing Pin Placement))

[Richard Beels]

True.  Drop the bucket on the backhoe and the front loader.  Engine hoists
should be left on the stops and not rely on hydraulic lines to hold.  etc...

The seals should be able to handle the dead weight of the lifting arm
without a problem but why place unneeded strain?

At 23:16 12/05/2001,  Huw Powell was inspired to say:

> > > Btw, my cherry picker now slowly lowers when left alone.  Is this a
> > > situation of dried out seals?  The stupid thing has never been used
> > > before, as an engine puller, but it's been assembled and stored inside
> > > and outside for some time now.  Anyone have any idea how to diagnose
> > > and fix the apparent internal leak?
>
>This may only be "half an answer," but it is my understanding that one
>is not supposed to leave hydraulic piston type things in the "up"
>position at rest.  IE, I drop my plow when not in use.
>
>Leaving them up puts an incredible strain on the seals, etc.,
>supposedly.  Though my 250-odd pound plow is a much bigger thing for a
>seal to cope with than the arm of a cherry picker!
>
>--
>Huw Powell


Cheers!