Hydraulic cylinder rebuild question

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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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Reply: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.
Reply:Can not see the leak Odds are it is something simple that you can repair Dave

Originally Posted by 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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Reply:What MJD said except if you let the piston rod get rusty new seals won't fix it!At least not for very long!
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Originally Posted by 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!
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Originally Posted by 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.
Reply: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.Do not believe everything that you think.
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Originally Posted by 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.
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Originally Posted by Boostinjdm

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.
Reply:Take it apart and take the parts to match up.ChrisAuction Addict
Reply:The other question is how must time and money do you want to spend on something you are selling?Dave

Originally Posted by 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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