Tim
Well-Known OPE Member

Hello, I recently bought this log splitter and it starts fine and splits well but leaks hydraulic fluid when I use it. It appears to leak at the seal and also at the cap that the seal is in. The cap almost looks like a giant hex nut but I tried tightening it and it just turns without tightening. It's my first log splitter and I've never worked on one before. Does anyone recognize this type of cylinder and are there seal kits to fix it or can it be replaced easy enough? I see lots of cylinders online but nothing identical. The push block is welded on the rod so I would probably have to get it off somehow to put on a new cylinder. I believe the cylinder is 4" bore by 24" reach. It measures 4-1/2" outside diameter. Any help would be appreciated. I want to fix the leak by spending as little as necessary but I'll replace the cylinder if I have to. I can take more pictures if it would help.
Thanks, Tim





Thanks, Tim




