First I would like to thank the tech gentleman that suggested I give just the parts kit a try, I believe his name was Mike😬
So yes, the large white U-cup seals for the piston were a bit of a challenge, but I learned while do a secret that helps beyond the hot water. I did these in the kitchen so that I could rest the piston on it’s side with one end at a time hanging just over the edge of the counter. You will need two things to get this done: one, a man or manly son to press down on the U-cup as you work in onto the piston as this prevents it creeping back off, whilst you attempt to continue around the seal. And two, a straight pick tool or old school ice pick type device.
After I heated the U-cups in hot/boiling water for a few minutes, one at a time so I would not forget or overheat the second cup. I then pressed down into the grove a portion of the cup, with my thin pick tool between the cup and the piston. This will be the guide tool to run the remaining cup up over the piston and into the cup’s groove while working your way around the piston. Self explanitory, the additional male helper pushes down with his thumbs on the cup you get into the groove, while you focus on moving the pick tool forward. HERE IS THE MASSIVE TRICK TO GETTING THIS TO WORK. I tried to simply muscle the pick tool to force the cup up and into the groove, not so much. THE KEY IS not just press the pick tool, but burst-push the pick tool with your thumb in short, high effort attacks rather than constant pushing. There is a HUGE effective difference between the two techniques. I was failing being gently, and MAGIC HAPPENED when I grunted into it like a rabbit punch with my thumb. Just know, you can do this repair. I will be doing my other two cylinders down the road and feel that I could actually do this to help someone else out.
Thanks a ton Ag Parts Direct! I wish you had stuck one of your Sioux oval stickers in my box, like the one you stuck over the taped lid. I would have put it somewhere for others to see. Oh and, my tractor works like a brand new rig!
Best regards,
Jeff Skeete