Sometimes I can’t believe it

[Hamloc]

Needed new o-rings for my boom filter cages on my Case ih 3320 sprayer, they are Arag made in Italy filters. So it takes a 62mm x 55mm x 3.5mm o-ring. On Case ih parts online Canada $29.22 for an o-ring, from my local hydraulic supplier, $1.96, beyond words!!!!

[Sodbuster]

Same experience, been buying from my local hydraulic shop last 10 years. Last ones I bought were around a $1.00 each. Biggest problem is they stretch and after that the can be problematic to get filter canister together.

[farmaholic]

Doing maintenance on a Versatile with a Cat T22 powershift transmission. Was going to check the suction screen inside the trans. Should use new o-rings to reseal the cover and the filter to the trans housing... over $100 for the two... why? Because Cat laser prints the part number on them? We'll be exploring our options.
They're a little cheaper right from Versatile but have to add the infamous freight charge which makes them more expensive.
Nuts and they have NO SHAME....

[farmaholic]

Same experience, been buying from my local hydraulic shop last 10 years. Last ones I bought were around a $1.00 each. Biggest problem is they stretch and after that the can be problematic to get filter canister together.

Are they stretching or are they coming in contact with chemicals that swell the rubber? Might have to ask for chemical resistant ones.

[Sodbuster]

Might be the chemicals but they are definitely stretched, if you’re lucky you can apply a bit of oil on the O rings and slip the canister together. The ones from Case are no better. Usually get a season out of them most of the time and always have 3 or 4 spares in the cab.

[shtferbrains]

Buna-N is resistant to a lot of chemicals?

Viton might be better.

Try some of each.

[url]https://www.allorings.com/o-ring-materials-comparison[/url]

[Hamloc]

Buna-N is resistant to a lot of chemicals?

Viton might be better.

Try some of each.

[url]https://www.allorings.com/o-ring-materials-comparison[/url]

I have tried Viton o-rings from my supplier, interestingly they stretch just like the nitrile ones. Looked online and nitrile versus viton each one is susceptible to different sprays.

[LEP]

I have tried Viton o-rings from my supplier, interestingly they stretch just like the nitrile ones. Looked online and nitrile versus viton each one is susceptible to different sprays.

I lubricate brings before assembly. I have started using Vaseline.

Feel silly being an old guy buying a tub of Vaseline. Luckily there are self checkouts available.

[dirt farmer]

Exhaust pipe flange broke off on the Magnum. $4000 for a replacement pipe. My son picked a 4" flange from Parts For Tucks, welded it in, and was back up and running for $50. Really getting irritated by these crooks.

[LEP]

Yes. If you have a mig, fix your own exhaust.