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I just installed a Rubberduck brand and civilian M12000 on a customers truck. Good product though we did have to tweak some stuff to make the civilian winch work.
I swapped it out but I will rebuild it. Rebuilding hydraulic cylinders happens to be one of my services. I have a welding/machine shop business.
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After more experimenting and speaking with a knowledgeable heavy truck mech, it was the ram on the right side.
Apparently a common problem in the real world including Massey-Fergueson tractors.
I've tried three different fluids, 10W, ATF and hydraulic fluid. All the same. Mine seems to be doing it when you turn left not right which was more obvious when I disconnected the cooler and right ram. It's gotta be in the box. Guess I'll bite the bullet and swap it out, at least the fender...
Ok, thanks for responding. It's not exactly the answer I was looking for but it might keep me from hanging a replacement steering box.
I've just got to be able to explain it to my customer buying the truck. I just disconnected the cooler and the right ram and it made no difference.
Still...
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