980h *CAT0980HLJMS04258* bucket issues

[Nige]

If you remove the MCV from the machine do you have somewhere that you can fix the body securely in order to attack the seized tilt spool.? As a thought is it possible to unbolt the valve then turn it 90 degrees and use some of the original bolt holes to fix it back to the machine frame and hold it in position.?

 

[FordL9000]

Newest discovery’s

 

[FordL9000]

I may have won the lottery. Considering it landed in that groove . But how do I evaluate the condition of the spool now

 

[FordL9000]

Better shot

 

[Nige]

But how do I evaluate the condition of the spool now

From the photos you have posted it doesn't look that bad. How about some close-ups of any areas that are scratched.?

Smooth off any irregularities with Scotchbrite or something similar.?
What does the bore inside the valve body look like.?

 

[FordL9000]

Bore inside does look good … however very hard to see inside spool doesn’t look bad in my honest opinion

 

[Mobiltech]

Looks good to go. Put her back in.
But now you need the find where the piece came from. Is the piston retaining nut coming apart?