Replacing Hydraulic Cylinder Seals - Part 2 - Removing a stuck gland

So in part one I start the process of replacing the seals in my New Holland LB75B loader hydraulic tilt cylinder and run into issues removing the gland. This video I show you how I solved that using the peening method. Using a simple ball peen hammer, I am able to work the retaining wire out. This method was a life saver and is probably the best way to remove a stubborn hydraulic gland.
The peening method should work for all shapes and sizes of hydraulic cylinders. Peening is a common method used in welding and metal work. I hear people using cutting torches to heat up the gland and that can work, but you also risk warping the cylinder tube. You can also use a pipe wrench and a very large cheater bar, but you risk tearing up the gland and beating up the hydraulic cylinder rod. DO NOT HIT THE CYLINDER ROD. That is a big mistake.
The peening method should be all you need to do to remove that frozen up gland. Either locktite was used or you have rust in the gland, but the peening method will get it off.
Here is a post about someone talking about the peening method for gland removal: www.heavyequipmentforums.com/...
Before you lose your mind trying to get a gland off, try this method. Let me know in the comments if this worked for you.
In the next video of this series, I talk about seal kits and how part number changes can give you a read headache.

[@SeidelRanch]

If you don't like long winded and detailed videos, then just move along. Here are all the videos: Replacing Hydraulic Cylinder Seals - Part 1 - Preparing to tear down the cylinder: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJKTlH-Zar2rla8 Replacing Hydraulic Cylinder Seals - Part 2 - Removing a stuck gland: kzbin.info/www/bejne/rorWh3Sdbd17qq8 Replacing Hydraulic Cylinder Seals - Part 3 - Pulling it all apart: kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2aUZn6AbKeYaZI Replacing Hydraulic Cylinder Seals - Part 4 - What did I do wrong?: kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5aQfqKqd5t5h6M Replacing Hydraulic Cylinder Seals - Part 5 - Putting it all together: kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZ7RhpmkoM9pg68

[@pjbrowne1573]

I’m going to give this a try. I had a terrible day today trying to get my New Holland cylinder gland off with no joy!

[@jakefromstate9368]

Hell it worked, it’s hard to believe something that simple works. Did not even need a pipe wrench for most of them.

[@SeidelRanch]

It sure does. It was the magic trick for this gland.

[@rodhawkins5037]

You are the man👍your trick worked flawless. I was about ready to take the cylinder to a repair shop.

[@SeidelRanch]

Glad it worked. I understand the frustration.

[@SeidelRanch]

I get it, I talk too much and repeat myself. My wife says I am too detailed and need to get to the point. I will work on that. ( And sorry about the sniffles in this video. I try to edit them out usually but I guess I forgot to in this one. @#$@% allergies. )

[@HelloWorld-ql3ki]

You really really really need to listen to your wife. Since you did not, I stopped watching your videos. Made me mad.

[@TheBlairHouseProject]

@@HelloWorld-ql3ki It is long winded, but that's what fast forward is for. Thanks for posting @seidelranch !

[@torbjornmarkusson6677]

Holy crap it workes! Thanx a bunch!🎉🎉🎉

[@SeidelRanch]

Glad it helped!

[@mongomay1]

Try a medium sized air hammer if you have access to air. Get the accessory bit set.

[@SeidelRanch]

I do have an air compressor. I need to get one of those and try that. Thanks.

[@bryanhbailey]

Thx for this. Your wife is right, like most wives are. Please condense next time.

[@SeidelRanch]

Thank you. I hoped it helped. I have been cutting out as much as I can of the chatter I video now. It's crazy though, even when I know I am talking too much and I cut back; when I review the video there is so much more I end up cutting out. Apparently I just really talk too much. Anyway, Have a great day.

[@donaldoldaker7258]

I BROKE THE END OFF THE GLAND.IM HAVIN ONE HELL OF A TIME

[@SeidelRanch]

Man, that really sucks. Are you going to weld something to the gland to try and get it out?

[@donaldoldaker7258]

No I'm drilling some of the wire retainer out and used a ground down nail and drove it out..I had a gland made.130 bucks

[@HelloWorld-ql3ki]

He never does take off the gland and rebuild it.

[@SeidelRanch]

I do actually. There are 5 video parts that cover the whole process.

[@HelloWorld-ql3ki]

@@SeidelRanch I was talking about this video and the couple before it. At this point, I gave up watching. You did eventually rebuild the gland but you never showed the detailed process that everybody needs to see before attempting to do it themselves.

[@TheBlairHouseProject]

That is a pretty good point.. Showing the actual peening would be useful. Perhaps consider a body cam and put it on time lapse for the stuff that takes a long time. 🙂Thanks again Seidel!

[@mathewsmith5214]

That video was way to long for what it was

[@SeidelRanch]

Just easing the tension...

[@FlakeyPM]

Waffle waffle waffle and you still didn't get it off.

[@SeidelRanch]

I prefer pancakes.

[@waldemarszulczyk5678]

Yap talking to much, fired .5h talking done nothing

[@SeidelRanch]

Thanks boss. I promise to do better next time.

[@zardiw]

What a waste.........Z

[@SeidelRanch]

Yeah, I talk way too much in that video; but the peening method is pretty awesome no less.