Recent content by ZackN

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    Gland nut removal

    The new seals were a bit difficult to get in to the body, but with liberal amounts of hydraulic oil and some careful persuasion, they went in! I tested it out yesterday and its splitting really well. Thanks all for all the help, I really appreciate it! Zack
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    Gland nut removal

    Put the retaining pin back in the body, pulled the piston, ram and gland nut out by hand. Took a little tapping on the gland to get it out but it came out easy. Piston nut was pinned on. The piston was able to rotate freely, Im assuming that it is designed that way, I may put a slightly thicker...
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    Gland nut removal

    Hello all, I bought a log splitter for $350 thinking it needed a new pump, but after some diagnosing it looks like the cylinder is internally bypassing and only builds 650spi. I am having trouble getting the gland nut off, it has two threaded holes that hold a cap/cover on, and it looks like it...
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