Hydraulic cylinder repair and loader question.

Next question....this loader uses its frame as a resevoir for hydraulic fluid. It has a fill cap which is a simple pipe cap. I believe it was loose to allow as a vent??? Not sure how to approach attaching it to my tractor without potentially starving the pump on the tractor. This loader is made for the tractor, not fabrication. I rebuilt all the hydraulics on my tractor a couple years ago and I don't recall that being a vented system or needing to be vented. But, since the two large cylinders on the loader lift arms are push only, I suspect I need to vent the loader frame. I also suspect the tractor system will be fine as long as the loader frame is filled to the level of the tractor reservior and is not vented. Sorry this is so convoluted but that is the best way I can describe it. Feedback would be appreciated. Thanks, Terry

Just my two-cents worth.

On the cylinder, I would just very lightly dress it down and throw 'er together. Takes one heck of a gouge to make 'em leak to any substantial amount.

If the loader has a tank, it was designed to work via a self-contained system using a PTO pump and completely independent from the tractor. Sounds like you are trying to marry the loader tank to the tractor hydraulics?

You’ve got to choose which system you want to use; don’t tie ‘em together.

Hope ya get 'er goin'

Allan

Thanks for the responce! Terry

Keith