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I appreciate everyone's time and input on this

after replacing the ring, I was able to run it for 53 minutes with only a few moments where it had trouble splitting bigger pieces, but was able to split them after repositioning or cutting off smaller pieces. not 100% back to factory strength but a huge improvement. I could have kept going...

Before I answer the latest questions, I wanted to share this. I decided to take apart the pressure valve that looks like the below diagram: What I found is the attached image. there is an oring on the "screw" that is worn and as the fluid drained out there were thin black bits in it. its odd...

according to the manual its the control valve, it sits behind the handle. he didnt mention anything about it, just that the seal in the cylinder was damaged. I will call him tomorrow and see what he says. thanks again everyone.

I havent yet. I have a feeling he will just say "order a new cylinder/pump" which will cost me $350, plus his time, thats probably $550 and ive already dropped over $200 at that rate I might as well just buy a new one and try to sell this one off for as much as I can get to someone that can fix...

the control valve is seemingly attached to the cylinder, so it would all come in one piece I believe. I should have been more specific. it doesnt look like its removable, seems like its welded on. nothing gets hot to the touch, and the fluid isnt hot either. maybe its a lost cause at this...

Thanks for all the replies. I finally got a chance to do some splitting today, about 20 minutes in it stopped splitting. nothing feels hot to the touch, the fluid in the reservoir is not hot. the pump itself is the only part that feels slightly hot, but not so much I cant hold onto it. would...

The manufacturer had me follow this diagram I made a few 1/4 adjustments but it made no difference. I dont have a pressure gauge but I can look into getting one.

The manual says the engine is 6.5hp, I checked the model number and it matches this: https://shop.briggsandstratton.com/products/briggs-stratton-engine-packed-single-carton-12. the pump is a CBK1-F1.6, couldnt find any details on it or the GPM it can output. it typically slows down when it...

Thanks for the response For 15 ish minutes it will split just about anything, after that time the ram will move but once it hits wood it wont split it. The ram moves normally, but it wont split anything that gives even the slightest resistance. The engine seems to be fine, I have not noticed...

I have had a Performance Built 13-ton log splitter I bought at Lowes for about 5 years now which has overall been pretty good for a small operation. Details on it can be seen here...