You'll never guess why this log splitter won't retract!

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[@stickwallfarm]

Think I'm dealing with the same issue on a Champion log splitter. Was useful to see this troubleshooting process. Thanks for sharing!

[@chester4093]

Use compressed air on the rod end piston bolt hole. Be careful on how much pressure you apply as it could come apart with force.

[@MikesGarageShop]

Great idea! I don't like the idea of banging on it with a slide hammer.

[@garymcmullin2292]

you did a good job searching out the problem but have to say it was painful to watch you wrestle with that snap ring, less pounding is more too if you know what I mean. Obviously you are in a learning curve but as such all of us are reminded to do no damage of our own, just complicates the matter.

[@MikesGarageShop]

A less honest youtuber would cut that out of the video, but I want people to know that it doesn't always go well in the shop. Thanks for comment!

[@philliphall5198]

Not very often it’s the spool valve
Most of the time it’s the piston seals if it’s a two way

[@Jim-hp4le]

at the end where you have the plunger and your considering a slide hammer, what if you re-threaded the rod into it and pulled it out with ur truck like u talked about earlier?

[@drewsoutdoors2115]

Bearing puller

[@byronmill]

Without watching the video I bet I can guess. The nut came off the rod and the piston is detached.

[@philliphall5198]

Yep. It’s so common for people not to tighten them enough and probably use no red lock tight

[@zlindauer5315]

really isnt that hard to believe.

[@georgereichle7998]

What about using a flywheel puller

[@Ronnie9710]

I've seen 2 tack welds on that bolt to keep it from coming out.

[@kevinrider8703]

Never seen anybody pound on the cylinder like that

[@MikesGarageShop]

Insert joke here. Thanks for watching!

[@justinarlt391]

MR. MIKE. HOW THE HECK YOU DOING?

[@MikesGarageShop]

Hey! I’m good! How are you?

[@justinarlt391]

@MikesGarageShop doing good left request and bought a gas station and sporting goods store. Needed to get away from Mike and Kenny, lol!!

[@bullboss7698]

This is painful to watch. Some people shouldn't be allowed to own tools.

[@MikesGarageShop]

Great thing about TH-cam. Great place to learn!

[@austinl.2703]

You're right. He should have used a hammer and two finishing nails.

[@JimmyOToole-bu5qk]

@@MikesGarageShop you doin ur best with what u have

[@MikesGarageShop]

@@JimmyOToole-bu5qk Potatoes are gonna potate

[@pete9309]

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