Colomack Posted July 17, 2019 Share Posted July 17, 2019 Well since this truck was parked 25 years ago the cab hasn't come up and now won't go up, I was able to get it up using our loader with no damages after I had a leaking coolant hose after its first few jobs. But I need to re do the lift cylinders and latch cylinders because they all leak. I am planning on putting on an electronic pump because I found some for lift Gates on freight trucks rated @ 3200psi for cheaper than a used hand pump. I disasembled the pump and the bore of the pump is chooched. My question is, does anyone know what kit or where I can get a kit to reseal the lift and latch cylinders? Loving this truck and it's a blast to drive. Have it  hooked to the same trailer it has been hooked to since 1984. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58176-f-model-cab-lifting-cylinders/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coenut Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Not sure if they are different, but I had a east coast f model. Any hydraulic shop should be able to rebuild the cylinders. However the small aluminum cab latch cylinders I was told are tough. Some have small cracks that show up when they are rebuilt and have pressure. For the shop by me to mill a new body and fill the guts would be around 345 each. Found a brand new pair on eBay for 40 bucks. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58176-f-model-cab-lifting-cylinders/#findComment-428183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coenut Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 That's a good looking truck. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58176-f-model-cab-lifting-cylinders/#findComment-428184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmyb Posted July 18, 2019 Share Posted July 18, 2019 Do you have a picture of the latch? I’m wondering if another model coe would fit or be made to fit. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58176-f-model-cab-lifting-cylinders/#findComment-428185 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colomack Posted July 18, 2019 Author Share Posted July 18, 2019 18 hours ago, Coenut said: Not sure if they are different, but I had a east coast f model. Any hydraulic shop should be able to rebuild the cylinders. However the small aluminum cab latch cylinders I was told are tough. Some have small cracks that show up when they are rebuilt and have pressure. For the shop by me to mill a new body and fill the guts would be around 345 each. Found a brand new pair on eBay for 40 bucks. I'll take the lift cylinders off in a few weeks when I'm back home and take em apart and see if the shop can get me a kit, I'm out of town for a week. As far as the latch ones go, the driver's side is dry and good but the pass. side has a decent leak from what appears to be the top so hopefully it's just a seal. If not I'll begin the search for a different set that will work. 18 hours ago, Timmyb said: Do you have a picture of the latch? I’m wondering if another model coe would fit or be made to fit. It looks like a pretty similar latch to others I have seen, I don't have a picture but it looks the same as this k100 picture I found. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/58176-f-model-cab-lifting-cylinders/#findComment-428236 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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