rust on cylinder ram

case685 · 02-26-2008, 11:57 PM

Hi Looked at a used cylinder today that would be great for a log splitter. Only problem is there's rust on the ram. Its not deep but its enough to have caused the chrome to flake off. Is this repairable/useable without taking it for re-surfacing( I priced it out and they wanted as much as the cost of a new cylinder ) or should I keep looking. Thanks. Gerry

MrJimi · 02-27-2008, 12:02 AM

Ayup
keep looking

case685 · 02-27-2008, 12:02 PM

Okay There is a Hydroline cyl 22" stroke, 4" bore with a 1.75" ram for sale on ebay. Would this make a good logsplitter cyl? I know the bore and length are adequate, just not sure if the ram/shaft is big enough.

Wayne County Hose · 02-27-2008, 01:52 PM

The most common repair I see on log splitters is bent rods. Most 4" bore cylinders have a 2" rod. I believe this rod is too small and will bend. For the price of a new cylinder, I don't buy used.

case685 · 02-27-2008, 10:58 PM

Thanks I have seen logsplitter cyls for sale with 1.5" rods but the heavier duty ones mostly have 2" rods. Must be a reason for that.

02-26-2008, 11:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
case685 Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southwest Ont. Canada Posts: 117	rust on cylinder ram Hi Looked at a used cylinder today that would be great for a log splitter. Only problem is there's rust on the ram. Its not deep but its enough to have caused the chrome to flake off. Is this repairable/useable without taking it for re-surfacing( I priced it out and they wanted as much as the cost of a new cylinder ) or should I keep looking. Thanks. Gerry

02-27-2008, 12:02 AM	#2 (permalink)
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02-27-2008, 12:02 PM	#3 (permalink)
case685 Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southwest Ont. Canada Posts: 117	Re: rust on cylinder ram Okay There is a Hydroline cyl 22" stroke, 4" bore with a 1.75" ram for sale on ebay. Would this make a good logsplitter cyl? I know the bore and length are adequate, just not sure if the ram/shaft is big enough.

02-27-2008, 01:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Wayne County Hose Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Wayne County Pa. Posts: 1,345	Re: rust on cylinder ram The most common repair I see on log splitters is bent rods. Most 4" bore cylinders have a 2" rod. I believe this rod is too small and will bend. For the price of a new cylinder, I don't buy used. __________________ Knowing is not enough, you must apply. Willing is not enough, you must do. Bruce Lee

02-27-2008, 10:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
case685 Silver Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Southwest Ont. Canada Posts: 117	Re: rust on cylinder ram Thanks I have seen logsplitter cyls for sale with 1.5" rods but the heavier duty ones mostly have 2" rods. Must be a reason for that.

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