Wrecker Filter Question

[rumplecat]

My M543A2 came from GL completely dry, no fluids! I now have the 70gallons of hydraulic oil for the crane, I want to replace the hydraulic filter at the base of the oil reservoir while it is empty, any one have a source for this filter??
Thanks,
James G.

 

[Desert Deuce]

Memphis Equipment or SECO should have it. John at TNJ Murray may have it as well. It helps to have the NSN at Memphis or SECO. Try Byron at SECO 1st, then Memphis.

 

[timntrucks]

can you give me a shout back to let me know the price ill have to replace mine one day

 

[rumplecat]

I have used Memphis Equip but this is the first I have heard of SECO, do you have a web site or number for them?
Thanks,
James G

 

[jwaller]

seco is southeastern equipment company. talk to RON. the other guy is an ass. their # is 706-798-5868

 

[sprucemt]

My M543A2 came from GL completely dry, no fluids! I now have the 70gallons of hydraulic oil for the crane, I want to replace the hydraulic filter at the base of the oil reservoir while it is empty, any one have a source for this filter??
Thanks,
James G.

Just curious about your use of the term "hydraulic fluid". Isn't the truck spec'd for 10 wt motor oil in the hydraulics?

 

[Jake0147]

RE: Re: Wrecker Filter Question

First and foremost, let me say that I have no idea as to what the actual recommended fluid in this application is, just experience with hydraulic systems both new and old. Ten weight sounds like a likely choice given the vintage and the type of system, but I'd bet that there's ten or more fluids that would provide exemplary service in said tank, and dozens and dozens more that could actually cause or simply fail to prevent damage in the short or long term. You're right to question the use of the term, because it can be taken more than one way. One can't assume that hydraulic systems need fluid from a bucket labeled "hydraulic oil or "hydraulic fluid". Hydraulic describes how the system works, not the type of fluid. Hydraulic (oversimplified) means that the system is operated by non-compressable fluid in a confined space. 10 wt oil would be a hydraulic fluid if used in this application. 10w-30 is more commonly used now in simple systems that would have called for 10 weight. Brake fluid is a highly specialized and typically non-petrolium based hydraulic fluid, then there's automatic transmission fluid, power steering fluid... The water plant in town switches most of their valves at the plant with pressurized water, which once (and while) it's in the control circuits for the rams that run these big valves, it as well properly becomes a hydraulic fluid. Where the questioning of the term comes in is that you'll find many products that really have no other (signifigant) application that are called "hydraulic fluid". So, the first thing you must know is if the speaker (or writer) had in mind that "hydraulic fluid" would mean the product added to the resivoir or the job of the product added to the resivoir.

 

[Desert Deuce]

Byron at SECO has always gone the extra mile to take care of me. Having said that, everyone has someone they don't work well with. I know I do. No big deal.

 

[emmado22]

What does the TM say? Im sure it's in there.......

 

[sprucemt]

My M543A2 came from GL completely dry, no fluids! I now have the 70gallons of hydraulic oil for the crane, I want to replace the hydraulic filter at the base of the oil reservoir while it is empty, any one have a source for this filter??
Thanks,
James G.

The reason I had posed the above question was that with all the equipment that I own and run,6 pieces with major hydraulics, I was taken quite aback that the government had chosen 10 wt motor oil for hydraulic fluid. Makes sense now, but I would never would have asked what went in a hydraulic tank on this type of equipment.So, in this case, I am hoping rumplecat has not assumed the system takes hydraulic oil and has specificly choosen to put in hyd 26 or hyd 32 or such.

Jake0147, that is a great post, thanx

 

[acetomatoco]

RE: Re: Wrecker Filter Question

The lube order for this truck calls for "Hydraulic Tank Fill OE/HDO" 10 or 30 weight depending on season....just like the power steering on the M800 series...and others... Gear oil is used in all the gear boxes on the crane.. The Lube order LO 9-2320-211-12 is about 12 pages and profusely illustrated for your reading pleasure. Lotsa pictures in case Soldier #2 cain't read.

 

[cranetruck]

......So, in this case, I am hoping rumplecat has not assumed the system takes hydraulic oil and has specificly choosen to put in hyd 26 or hyd 32 or such.
Jake0147, that is a great post, thanx

Hydraulic oil does not have the same viscosity ratings as engine oil, "hyd 32" actually has an equivalent viscosity of 10 weight engine oil.

Here is a section of the LO in black and white.

 

[rumplecat]

RE: Re: Wrecker Filter Question

Guys thanks for the info. I am using hydraulic oil with the same viscosity as 10 wt. motor oil. I have looked for two months for bulk 10 wt oil. All I found locally were 5 gal buckets of it which I did use in my power steering. I could find some as a special order but shipping was a killer. TIm I will let you know the cost and number of the filter.
James G.

 

[rumplecat]

RE: Re: Wrecker Filter Question

Just an update on the hydraulic oil filter located at the base of the wrecker's oil reservoir, SECO has the part but it is $168, he has one in stock but has never sold one!
James G.

 

[citizensoldier]

RE: Re: Wrecker Filter Question

can you post a picture of the filter? Just want to see what a $168 dollar filter looks like?

 

[rumplecat]

RE: Re: Wrecker Filter Question

I will when I pull mine, I think for that amount of money and the fact that they have never sold one it must be washable and reusable, in any case for that price I will wait till it has to be changed!
James G.

 

[redass73]

RE: Re: Wrecker Filter Question

at that price i hope i never need one..sounds like a good mod project for some of the guru's on here. should be a way to upgrade the filter assy some how to a spin on type. a little green paint and it shouldnt look out of place.
just a late night thought.
rick