Hydraulic cylinder rebuild question

[psacustomcreations]

I have a log splitter that is about 9 years old. No stickers, labels or anything identifying that I can find.
Hasn't been used in about 3 years.
Cylinder is leaking at the plate near the wedge.
Where/ how do find the info on these to order a seal kit?
There is shop I can bring it to for repair, but I am looking at just fixing it to sell it since I don't use it. With that in mind, I am not really wanting to spend too much money just to sell it.

Thanks



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[M J D]

Take it apart and bring the piston and the gland to the hydraulic shop. They will be able to measure up the seals and any other items you need.

[smithdoor]

Can not see the leak
Odds are it is something simple that you can repair

Dave

I have a log splitter that is about 9 years old. No stickers, labels or anything identifying that I can find.
Hasn't been used in about 3 years.
Cylinder is leaking at the plate near the wedge.
Where/ how do find the info on these to order a seal kit?
There is shop I can bring it to for repair, but I am looking at just fixing it to sell it since I don't use it. With that in mind, I am not really wanting to spend too much money just to sell it.

Thanks



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[rexcormack]

What MJD said except if you let the piston rod get rusty new seals won't fix it!
At least not for very long!

[psacustomcreations]

What MJD said except if you let the piston rod get rusty new seals won't fix it!
At least not for very long!

Rod looks good so far so I might get lucky with that.

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[psacustomcreations]

Take it apart and bring the piston and the gland to the hydraulic shop. They will be able to measure up the seals and any other items you need.

Thanks

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[Xsbank]

I’d sell it as-is. The trouble and expense won’t get you a higher price, it might make it sell faster. Give it a good cleaning.

[Boostinjdm]

I’d sell it as-is. The trouble and expense won’t get you a higher price, it might make it sell faster. Give it a good cleaning.

I gotta agree with this. It's not a real leak unless you have to leave a drip pan under it or wear a rain coat when splitting wood.

If you are intent on fixing it, seals aren't that expensive. Ballpark $25-50 for a kit unless it's oddball.

[psacustomcreations]

I gotta agree with this. It's not a real leak unless you have to leave a drip pan under it or wear a rain coat when splitting wood.

If you are intent on fixing it, seals aren't that expensive. Ballpark $25-50 for a kit unless it's oddball.

The fluid comes out at a pretty steady and fast rate while using it.

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[milomilo]

Take it apart and take the parts to match up.

[smithdoor]

The other question is how must time and money do you want to spend on something you are selling?

Dave

I have a log splitter that is about 9 years old. No stickers, labels or anything identifying that I can find.
Hasn't been used in about 3 years.
Cylinder is leaking at the plate near the wedge.
Where/ how do find the info on these to order a seal kit?
There is shop I can bring it to for repair, but I am looking at just fixing it to sell it since I don't use it. With that in mind, I am not really wanting to spend too much money just to sell it.

Thanks



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[oldwelderman]

The fluid comes out at a pretty steady and fast rate while using it.

Sell it as leaking for peanuts...
The buyer will be happy and repair (should be a simple job),
You are happy too: you did not use it for many years (upgraded to gas for heating??) and you don't have to leave your armchair and get oily fingers....
Conclusion: happyness around you...

Did it work fine as you were using it??

[smithdoor]

The buyer will think it a simple job and still buy the leak.

Dave

Sell it as leaking for peanuts...
The buyer will be happy and repair (should be a simple job),
You are happy too: you did not use it for many years (upgraded to gas for heating??) and you don't have to leave your armchair and get oily fingers....
Conclusion: happyness around you...

Did it work fine as you were using it??