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leaking hydraulics

i replaced the rubber return hose cause it was leaking a little, there has been a puddle in the morning under the forklift. i filled the system back up, went up and down a couple of times with the forks and noticed that at the top where the return sarts, next to the piston, it spits out a nice amount out of the metal return line when going up.. only at its almost highest point to the highest point. i took a pic.. just dont know how to post one on here...

id like to fix this myself, i am a automobile mechanic so i dunno much about hydraulics but i can definately fix stuff.

its a very old propane forklift but she works great.
much appreciated if someone can help.
  • Posted 18 May 2011 03:29
  • Modified 18 May 2011 03:30 by poster
  • By bluemike
  • joined 18 May'11 - 1 message
  • Quebec, Canada
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Looks like your Hyd piston seals are bypassing or leaking. Caused by worn seals. Reseal the cyl
  • Posted 18 May 2011 21:57
  • By Prentice
  • joined 25 Jun'08 - 600 messages
  • Ontario, Canada

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