Bubica Posted 21 hours ago Share Posted 21 hours ago Hey everyone. I'm new to this dump truck and dump trucks in general. I was wondering how to properly check the fluid levels in my hydraulic resivor that sits on top of the frame between the cab and the lift cylinder. There is no dip stick or window on the tank. Any help is appreciated. I also apologize if this is the wrong thread I'm posting on I'm new on this forum. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post tjc transport Posted 21 hours ago Popular Post Share Posted 21 hours ago depending on the manufacturer of the body, but for a tank on frame between cab and body there should be a plastic or glass tube on front of the tank. but basically put, if the piston goes all the way up without chatter there is enough oil in the tank. if you put too much in the tank, it will blow out the vent when body is lowered all the way down. when i add oil to a low system, i add one gallon at a time until piston chatter goes away and body goes all the way up. then add 1 more gallon. 2 1 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581309 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 20 hours ago Share Posted 20 hours ago Its tough when the tank is hidden with the body down. I have over filled them a few times and made a mess. I like what tjc suggests. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiseliner64 Posted 18 hours ago Share Posted 18 hours ago Welcome to BMT...Any dump trucks Iv ever drove had a sight tube on the side of the tank.You could clean off the tank around the filler cap and open it then dip it with a clean stick or small metal bar.It should not be full to the top but close.As the guys said If its over full it will dump out some oil....messy!!! Paul 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581317 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted 6 hours ago Share Posted 6 hours ago even with the body down i can easily see the oil level tube on my new truck..... once they get older it is kind of hard to see oil level in the tube though. the 2005 had a door in the top of the piston housing to access the air bleeder valve on top of the piston, and also to access the tank fill. that was on a J&J body. Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581333 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubica Posted 5 hours ago Author Share Posted 5 hours ago 15 hours ago, tjc transport said: depending on the manufacturer of the body, but for a tank on frame between cab and body there should be a plastic or glass tube on front of the tank. but basically put, if the piston goes all the way up without chatter there is enough oil in the tank. if you put too much in the tank, it will blow out the vent when body is lowered all the way down. when i add oil to a low system, i add one gallon at a time until piston chatter goes away and body goes all the way up. then add 1 more gallon. Thank you for your reply. I do believe it has chatter when going up it feels like it's bumping it up inch by inch instead of a smooth steady push. About how much fluid should be in the tank when the bed is all the way up? 1/2 tank 3/4? Thank you. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581338 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubica Posted 5 hours ago Author Share Posted 5 hours ago 12 hours ago, cruiseliner64 said: Welcome to BMT...Any dump trucks Iv ever drove had a sight tube on the side of the tank.You could clean off the tank around the filler cap and open it then dip it with a clean stick or small metal bar.It should not be full to the top but close.As the guys said If its over full it will dump out some oil....messy!!! Paul Thank you sir. I definitely tried to clean the tank in hope there was a window like my other equipment has but I didn't see one or a dip stick at the end of the cap. Then I thought there has to be a way to position the bed and then just fill to the near top but I didn't wanna overfill the tank and cause a problem. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581339 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjc transport Posted 1 hour ago Share Posted 1 hour ago with full piston extension you should still have 2-3 gallons in the tank. but it is not measured at full extension, it is measured full piston collapse. all the way down i like to keep the tank about 4-5 inches from the top. 2 Quote when you are up to your armpits in alligators, it is hard to remember you only came in to drain the swamp.. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubica Posted 34 minutes ago Author Share Posted 34 minutes ago 1 hour ago, tjc transport said: with full piston extension you should still have 2-3 gallons in the tank. but it is not measured at full extension, it is measured full piston collapse. all the way down i like to keep the tank about 4-5 inches from the top. Thank you I'm gonna try and reach it with the bed all the way down if I can't get to it I'm gonna raise it just enough to to able to engage the safty arm. What typ of fluid do I need to add? I have seem people adding transmission fluid but don't know if that's correct? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 29 minutes ago Share Posted 29 minutes ago No tranny fluid. Typically a 46 W hyd. Oil. I think for G.A. that would be good enough Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581350 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubica Posted 23 minutes ago Author Share Posted 23 minutes ago 3 minutes ago, Joey Mack said: No tranny fluid. Typically a 46 W hyd. Oil. I think for G.A. that would be good enough I'm glad I asked. I did get a smell of trany fluid how bad would it be to just add a iso 46 w? I have plenty of that on hand Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581353 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 19 minutes ago Share Posted 19 minutes ago No tranny fluid. Typically a 46 W hyd. Oil. What climate do you live in ? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581355 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Mack Posted 19 minutes ago Share Posted 19 minutes ago Drain it and start over. Oil is cheaper than down time.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/75891-2006-cv713-how-to-properly-check-dump-bed-hydraulic-level/#findComment-581356 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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