Hi,

Have a 1982 H-150-F (serial number D6T1940C, GM 250 straight six for engine) that I would like to have the lift cylinder rebuilt, it's leaking from the top seal. I'll be taking it to a place that specializes in cylinder rebuilding. Does this sound like a logical approach to remove the cylinder:

- Run machine, lift the carriage up about 6" and block it in place.
- secure cylinder so it wont move as ram is lowered
- undo lift chains and bolt holding cylinder to top.
- lower ram, turn off machine.
- undo hydraulic fittings and bolts at bottom of cylinder.
- lift cylinder out from machine.

I have a small dump truck with a HIAB crane to assist with removing the cylinder.

photos of machine:
[seems the site wont let me link to them.]

Also this machine has a wet clutch, does anyone have a good description of how these work? No leaks in the time I've owned it but I'm not familiar with how they work.

Thanks for any help.
Greg.