D17 Series 4 3pt Lift Cylinder problem

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   I purchased a 66 D17 with the Factory 3 point. Recently operated the the 3pt and noticed oil coming out of the left cylinder pretty good. Upon inspection, someone had damaged the end cap and welded a couple of beads to hold the cap in place. Well appears to me it may be junk at this point or cost a fair amount to repair. All states Ag has a set in stock, but the cylinders they have are larger than mine. He said the parts manual has Version 1 & 2. I assume version 2 is the larger cylinder. I have the smaller cylinders. They appear as though they would fit as the length and overall size seems the same. Just a bigger cylinder. I am at a crossroads. I would rather not replace both cylinders in hopes they work to find out they do not. My gut is telling me to just keep my eyes peeled for the correct cylinder. I can still use the one i have just leaks.  

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Spang89 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 10 Aug 2021 Location: New Richmond WI Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spang89 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Topic: D17 Series 4 3pt Lift Cylinder problem Posted: 11 Aug 2021 at 10:51am
	I purchased a 66 D17 with the Factory 3 point. Recently operated the the 3pt and noticed oil coming out of the left cylinder pretty good. Upon inspection, someone had damaged the end cap and welded a couple of beads to hold the cap in place. Well appears to me it may be junk at this point or cost a fair amount to repair. All states Ag has a set in stock, but the cylinders they have are larger than mine. He said the parts manual has Version 1 & 2. I assume version 2 is the larger cylinder. I have the smaller cylinders. They appear as though they would fit as the length and overall size seems the same. Just a bigger cylinder. I am at a crossroads. I would rather not replace both cylinders in hopes they work to find out they do not. My gut is telling me to just keep my eyes peeled for the correct cylinder. I can still use the one i have just leaks.

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DrAllis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Points: 22304	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrAllis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Aug 2021 at 11:52am
	They are not larger is barrel diameter or lifting power. The rods are larger in diameter due to a completely different design. They will work if they are the correct ones for a D-17 S4, 170-175-180-185.

allisbred Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 28 Mar 2015 Location: Hanover Pa Points: 1011	Post Options Post Reply Quote allisbred Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Aug 2021 at 12:50pm
	Not sure where you are located(Richmond Va?), local salvage yard near Gettysburg Pa had some on a few carcasses last I was there.

Spang89 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bronze Level Joined: 10 Aug 2021 Location: New Richmond WI Points: 5	Post Options Post Reply Quote Spang89 Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Aug 2021 at 2:42pm
	So I could interchange them? No issues created with the hydraulic system? I purchased the left side cylinder. I assume I’d have to do both and cannot just replace the one side with a mis matched cylinder. They had the other matching cylinder for another $170.

DrAllis Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Orange Level Access Joined: 12 Sep 2009 Points: 22304	Post Options Post Reply Quote DrAllis Report Post Thanks(0) Quote Reply Posted: 11 Aug 2021 at 3:01pm
	You could have one of each kind. Don't see why not. Original looking?? nope. Functional?? YES.