A "Miracle" of a log splitter hydraulic malfunction!

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tmajor

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So, I bought this used Huskee 22 ton log splitter. It had probably spent most of it's days sitting out in the weather. However, it seemed to work fine. But, some of the powder coat was pealing off and there was rust underneath. So, I stripped off the bad spots, primed and painted. In the process, I tipped the splitter up on it's tail to get to the under side of the hydraulic tank. After completing the cosmetic restoration, the ram would not move. ?? I had not touched the hydraulic system at all, except for adding an additional quart of fluid. I made several phone calls to Speeco Service. They gave me some things to look for ... loose hose clamps, hole in the suction hose, filter, etc.. I installed a new filter, which made no difference. I could see air moving in the clear suction hose. I removed the hose clamp near the pump to find a 3/8" long crack in the hose, however, it did not leak fluid. On the tank end of the hose, I removed the tank fitting along with the hose. Inside the straight fitting, I found a perfectly fitting plastic piece, which had no hole or means for fluid to get through it. I called Service to inquire about this plastic piece, but they had no idea what I was describing. So, I sent them a couple of pictures. >>
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They identified it, as a piece, which was used in the larger splitters, in the "filter head assembly". How did it get from the filter head to the tank suction port, on the opposite end of the tank?! They concluded, that when I had the splitter on it's tail, it had floated over to the far side of the tank and perfectly entered the suction tank fitting, thus blocking any fluid flow out of the tank. I would say, "it was a miracle"! Service said, " remove it and throw it away". Replacing the hose and removing the plastic piece made the Splitter work fine, once again! Had I not tipped the splitter onto it's tail, it probably would have floated around in the tank forever, without a problem.
 
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When you first described the problem I was thinking "sediment in the tank".

Lucky for you an easy fix! Now, ride that wave of good fortune and go buy a lottery ticket!
 
   / A "Miracle" of a log splitter hydraulic malfunction!
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Now, ride that wave of good fortune and go buy a lottery ticket!

I don't think, I've ever had that much "good luck" in one day!

The whole thing, reminds me of most every instance, when you are working with an extension cord or hose and you give it a pull, to get a couple more feet, only to see a table or chair moving, 20' feet away. Only to find, it's wrapped itself around the legs and tied itself into a double knot or some such. :confused:
 

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