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    Air Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly Rebuild Kit Questions

    I have no idea how many different style/model/types/ or aripacks there might be. I am only familiar with two of them (Long and Short). My spare parts truck has the short style. My functional truck has the long style, which is what I just rebuilt. I hope I did it right and that it works properly.
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    Air Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly Rebuild Kit Questions

    Again.... I am chagrined! If I could just learn to RTB (read the book) I wouldn't have to ask so many foolish questions. Apparently, the TM will tell you which lubrication you should use and which parts to lubricate prior to reassembly. Apparently, I need to learn to read about the entire...
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    Air Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly Rebuild Kit Questions

    About ready to start reassembly of my airpack. Is it wise to put it back together dry or should I lubricate the rubber parts with a thin coat of DOT 5 brake oil? Thoughts anyone???
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    Air Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly Rebuild Kit Questions

    Thank you for your reply! I kept working with it and I was finally able to remove the Control Valve Piston (Yeah!). Once out, I used my tiny wire brush and some WD-40 to scratch at the bore. I tried my fingers and some crocus cloth, but no such luck. I kept moving forward with the...
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    Air Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly Rebuild Kit Questions

    Hello all... For brevity, I have renamed the Air Hydraulic Cylinder Assembly to "Airpac", which is, I believe, what most folks call it. I have the long style airpac on my truck. I ordered a rebuild kit for it from Erik's (PN 8345007) and received it right away. It took me a while to get...
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