I went to a couple local places today.
- My local tractor shop, he saw the rust on the the uncovered parts, and thought it best just to replace the valve. He said to order it online... Parts may be available, but by the time found them, would be cheaper to just order one.
- The local power tool store(chainsaws, splitters, mowers ect) is new; they could order a valve. But they recommended that I see my local tractor guy... They do not have much stock yet.
- A few miles away is a True-Valu, which also sells JD on the side. Since this is a JD "32" splitter, they were able to look it up. I saw the missing cap on the parts blow-up. Discontinued valve, with no other info. The parts guy checked to see if they had some old valves saved for spare parts, but no luck.
- The other places for hydraulics are a long enough drive, that I might as well order a new valve vs spending the fuel to drive across Sacramento.
- There used to be a much closer hydraulics shop, but the gentleman passed away. The family kept it open for a short time after. But, it is gone now.
- The greater Sacramento area is a sizable market, but all the places I would go pretty much negate the value, after I spend a tank of gas running around.
So, I am leaning towards Jinman's Texas fix, and order a new valve.....
Otherwise, at best it is cost of parts and fuel. And time. That would be more than a new valve.