Where to buy shaft end seal for log splitter pump?

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So my log splitter is leaking at the end seal on the hydraulic pump. Looks like the factory did a sloppy job installing the coupler that mates with the motor, and the coupler shaft key was rubbing against the shaft end seal on the pump. Finally wore through and I lost hydraulic power yesterday due to aerated fluid, and saw a puddle on the floor this morning. Had to take pump and hoses off to diagnose the problem.

Here's a pic of the seal and the offending key:

IMG_9376.jpg

The manufacturer doesn't sell the seal separately, so I'd need to spend $120 for a new pump. Anybody know where I could maybe locate a replacement shaft seal? It's got to be a $5-10 part at most.

The seal fits over a 1/2" shaft, and looks to press inside a 1-1/16 to 1-1/8" race, although I need to get calipers out to my barn to measure that measurement accurately. The seal is about 1/4" thick. Seal was held in place with a cir-clip.

I figure this seal is probably a standard part but I haven't seen anything online.

BTW, I have an e-mail into the manufacturer to see if they have a way to get the seal, or maybe comp me a new pump if that is the only solution. Log splitter is less than 3 years old and this is clearly an assembly defect.
 
   / Where to buy shaft end seal for log splitter pump?
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Thanks LD1 -- those all seem to have a metal rim, whereas the one I need is rubber (with the metal internal).

Seems to be somewhat close to this one, but not 100% sure because they use mm dimensions and are only ballpark.

Rotary shaft seal OA-12.7X28.57X6.35-FPM from $15.95
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I went out to the barn with my calipers, and got these measurements:

Pump Shaft: 0.5" on the nose

Outer race/bore that seal plugs into: 1.085-1.1"

Seal thickness: 0.27"

Seal inner diameter (when not stretched over shaft): 0.45"

Seal outer diameter: 1.1"

The seal seems to be a single lip design, with a spring around the lip. However, the outer part of the seal got torn up by the rotating shaft key and I can't say for sure that it wasn't double lip.
 
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Ordering a seal would be my last resort. I’d go to the local Napa first and if that failed the local hydraulic shop.
 
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Thanks LD1 -- those all seem to have a metal rim, whereas the one I need is rubber (with the metal internal).

As long as dimensions are correct....it should seal.

Some have a green or red coating on the metal also. I think C-R (SKF) calls it bore-tite
 
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What brand splitter and pump? Some pump brands should be fairly easy to get parts for.
 
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What brand splitter and pump? Some pump brands should be fairly easy to get parts for.

Here is the pump:

Pump, 13GPM – Dirty Hand Tools

It's marked with their brand, but I would think it's a generic pump. If I could figure out the OEM then I bet seals would be easier to find.
 
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It should have some number printed on the side.
There are plenty of suppliers that can get that part based on the number.
If you need help finding a supplier PM me.
 
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