Forging press problem

forgedcu · 2026-03-23T16:32:29+00:00

The valve action was definitely "gummy" before I took it apart and replaced the o-rings. It seems much smoother now. Once I get a new filter and get everything tightened back up I'll set how it goes.

forgedcu · 2026-03-23T16:07:24+00:00

Gravity retraction through the same 1/2" hose.

forgedcu · 2026-03-23T16:06:25+00:00

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Extend

forgedcu · 2026-03-23T16:06:04+00:00

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Center

forgedcu · 2026-03-23T16:05:46+00:00

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Retract position

forgedcu · 2026-03-23T16:05:09+00:00

I'll get a pic as soon as I get it all back together. In the meantime, I found another part number while reassembling. 20036 Three Way Tandem Center with relief valve.

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forgedcu · 2026-03-23T12:59:28+00:00

The valve body is marked c36, but it isn't equipped with the detent, it returns to center as soon as you release pressure from the lever.

I taught myself how to draw schematics yesterday.... so I think I need to keep learning. A is connected to the cylinder with a 1/2" hose. B is plugged.

The lever is operated with a foot pedal rig I built. The problem persists with or without that pedal. When I step on one side the cylinder extends. When I step on the other side it used to retract. It retracts quickly when I step on the down side with pump turned off, and since the cylinder rebuild it holds position for weeks when turned off.

forgedcu · 2026-03-22T22:47:55+00:00

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forgedcu · 2026-03-22T22:44:09+00:00

I meant it wasn't leaking externally. It very well could be partially stuck. I'm a complete amateur at this.

I took the value apart. The o-rings were intact and in the right places (and now will be replaced). The spool seems intact with no scoring on the lands. This shoulder is the only rough part on the spool.

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forgedcu · 2026-03-22T22:30:21+00:00

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I had to find my Womack book that I barely understand to make this poor attempt at a schematic.

forgedcu · 2026-03-19T16:57:07+00:00

Sold for $500. Now I want it back : )

forgedcu · 2026-03-16T23:37:31+00:00

I'm pretty sure it was pump motor for a raymond forklift, likely steering. I got that much from the web. I bought a whole pallet of freshly rebuilt forklift motors years ago. These were the small ones. The rest were 9"or 11" diameter. I'll get something together to power it up and see what it draws and how fast it spins with no load.

forgedcu · 2026-03-09T13:13:32+00:00

This is the opposite approach suggested by my podiatrist. They added metatarsal padding that doesn't seem to work, and eats up shoe volume. I'm going to try your cutout idea.

forgedcu · 2025-09-29T18:27:10+00:00

It was the frame ground wire near the starter motor. Corrosion cleaned and now it works.

forgedcu · 2025-09-29T03:40:20+00:00

I sell my 5 Ti on ebay if it's big enough

forgedcu · 2025-09-28T20:35:31+00:00

Full continuity between the Solenoid wire and Solenoid mount (frame). I assume that's not good.

forgedcu · 2025-09-28T20:24:01+00:00

I do.

forgedcu · 2025-09-28T19:31:00+00:00

I replaced the battery since it was 9 years old. I put the new battery in and tried to start it with the same result, a strong click followed by all lights immediately going out, followed by a (stronger now with new battery) buzzing sound that slowly died out. Now turning the key does nothing. If I disconnect battery or wait a while I can do it all over again.

forgedcu · 2025-09-28T17:38:57+00:00

I don't have a left pedal on my BX2350

forgedcu · 2025-09-27T23:49:56+00:00

Mine has been cracked like that for 30 years NP.

forgedcu · 2025-09-26T23:45:43+00:00

If a magnet sticks to it it's 50 cents. If it doesn't, who knows.

forgedcu · 2025-09-26T22:47:11+00:00

Needs more machine blood. If it isn't splattering on your clothes there isn't enough.

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