430 hydraulic bucket pin seized

[farmkev]

Trying to remove my bucket on case 430 skid steer but right hydraulic bucket pin release appears seized in the lock position. Any ideas other than use a bigger hammer on it??

 

[Gearclash]

Lubrication and persuasion. Attachment pins don't take kindly to zero lubrication for long periods of time.

 

[farmkev]

Lubrication and persuasion. Attachment pins don't take kindly to zero lubrication for long periods of time.

I got it. Removed grease nipple which wasnt accepting grease and sprayed in some lubricant, and with a bit of persuasion got it. I never even knew there were grease nipples for those pins, lesson learned. Thanks for responding, now to get those lift arms working.

 

[Gearclash]

Grease the pins to excess regularly. In the winter I prefer to switch to engine oil around the top of the pin as grease gets awful stiff in these parts. If the grease is dirty and stiff a good dose of WD-40 or the like will slick up the grease and get things moving easily again.

 

[farmkev]

Grease the pins to excess regularly. In the winter I prefer to switch to engine oil around the top of the pin as grease gets awful stiff in these parts. If the grease is dirty and stiff a good dose of WD-40 or the like will slick up the grease and get things moving easily again.

Thanks bro, will definitely be better at future greasing