At 4:41 - instead of using a dowel rod which will only put pressure on one side of the gland. I removed the cylinder, stood it upright, secured it in place so it wouldn't fall over (or you could have a helper hold it for you if one is available). pushed the shaft all the way into the cylinder and using a 9" piece of schedule 40 PVC and holding the operating lever open, tapped the PVC and the gland moved back from the retaining ring quite easily and as far as I needed to give me clear access to the ring. Using a screwdriver and the opposite side from the gap I was able to move the ring inward, which lifted the split ends and pulled the ring out with a pair of pliers. It's important to know that even any air pressure in the cylinder will make moving the gland difficult so the operating valve must be kept open to eliminate and internal cylinder pressures. This is the hardest part of the entire seal replacement operation, however, tapping on the gland evenly applies pressure around the entire circumference and does not allow the gland to bind which happens when applying pressure on only one point. If you have a helper you can even hold a small piece of board on the end of the PVC. You will be surprised as to hoe easily the gland will move without any pressure in the cylinder. It's best to remove the t hoses the feed the valve assembly which will lose a little oil, but empty that unit. Any oil or air in the cylinder will make removing the gland very difficult and require more force than necessary to move it away from the retaining ring.
I was hesitant to try this until I watched your video. I have the exact same cylinder on my splitter so this video was really helpful for me. I purchased the exact same seal kit and it fit perfectly. Thank you.
Nice Video - I used 2x4 Blocking and Car Scissor Jack to push Piston Rod out. Wasn’t easy. There was Corrosion on bottom of inside Cylinder that was removed with Scotchbrite pad. Time to disassemble was 3 hours.
Overall, great video. Very helpful. I’ve got to swap out the seals in my cylinder that were leaking horribly. Your video showed me exactly what I needed to do even if there is a slight variation in the style or design. Again this video was Very helpful, Thank you again!
DO NOT and i repeat DO NOT turn on to try and push plate back in like the video instructed! It will blow out and hydraulic fluid will go everywhere! The plate flew about 30 yards away and could kill you if your standing in front of it!!! USE DOWELL ROD AND HAMMER TO GET THE PLATE BACK IN!!!!
I have the same splitter and had the same problem. I took the cylinder off and took it to the shop that I know of. After dropping it off to be repaired, they called me about 6 hours later and told me that it was ready to be picked up. Only cost me about a hundred bucks. I do abuse my splitter with oaks that are normally over 20 inches across. When I bought it, seems like the paperwork said 14 inches but it will do more than they claim.
I agree that there things done off camera and the video would have been much better if they had been shown. Take nothing for granted. show all the minute details!!!!!
This was very helpful. I am currently in the process of putting the new seals in and cannot remember when I removed the middle blue seal if the black ring part faces outward or inward? Does anyone remember this part? Thank you.
Would have liked to actually SEE how you removed and install the new seals! You skipped over that during the video! And which tool did you use to remove them?
how many revolutions does the engine have? because I have the same internal combustion engine, but the hydraulic pump has a prescribed 1500 revolutions
Thanks for watching. Please help my channel out if you haven’t already, by subscribing. Seal kit link: www.foards.com/products/s39017800?variant=19838314938465&_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCKTzrpXlNgOrO5cW7krY6JrOYchYSenhZ9PNKUnq2ixaeE62Iu_i5hoC6BEQAvD_BwE Small screw holds the plate in place.
Nice try the idea was appreciated. Unfortunately, it's worthless because you only told how you things. Taking the time to actually show the removal, then the placement of the seals would of been helpful. Actually, each step would have been good to SEE. BTW, the music was unnecessary and irritating.
Have the same splitter it’s just to bad you never had the wisdom to show how you did it you just talked about it but never actually showed a thing I therefore will not be able to recommend this video or channel
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At 4:41 - instead of using a dowel rod which will only put pressure on one side of the gland. I removed the cylinder, stood it upright, secured it in place so it wouldn't fall over (or you could have a helper hold it for you if one is available). pushed the shaft all the way into the cylinder and using a 9" piece of schedule 40 PVC and holding the operating lever open, tapped the PVC and the gland moved back from the retaining ring quite easily and as far as I needed to give me clear access to the ring. Using a screwdriver and the opposite side from the gap I was able to move the ring inward, which lifted the split ends and pulled the ring out with a pair of pliers. It's important to know that even any air pressure in the cylinder will make moving the gland difficult so the operating valve must be kept open to eliminate and internal cylinder pressures. This is the hardest part of the entire seal replacement operation, however, tapping on the gland evenly applies pressure around the entire circumference and does not allow the gland to bind which happens when applying pressure on only one point. If you have a helper you can even hold a small piece of board on the end of the PVC. You will be surprised as to hoe easily the gland will move without any pressure in the cylinder. It's best to remove the t hoses the feed the valve assembly which will lose a little oil, but empty that unit. Any oil or air in the cylinder will make removing the gland very difficult and require more force than necessary to move it away from the retaining ring.
Bought the seals from the link above and just watched the video again. Now it's time to get going with changing seals! Thanks for the insight!
I was hesitant to try this until I watched your video. I have the exact same cylinder on my splitter so this video was really helpful for me. I purchased the exact same seal kit and it fit perfectly. Thank you.
Thank you, I successfully replaced all the seals on my 22ton dirty hands tools wood splitter.
Thanks a lot for this video. I was able to replace my seals by watching your video. Great job.
I HAVE A SIMILAR 22 TON. IF IT DOES BEGIN TO LEAK I WILL FOLLOW THIS VIDEO AND REPAIR IT MYSELF. THANKS, JOHN IN CO.
Great job, very patient how calm you were.thanks
Super, super helpful! Exactly what I needed. This will save me a ton of time and worry. Thanks!
Nice Video - I used 2x4 Blocking and Car Scissor Jack to push Piston Rod out. Wasn’t easy. There was Corrosion on bottom of inside Cylinder that was removed with Scotchbrite pad. Time to disassemble was 3 hours.
The mtd splitter had recently was welded closed at ends of cylinder. No snap ring. Those engineers got a raise for doing that.
Thanks for throwing yourself out there. You helped me out a lot.
Overall, great video. Very helpful. I’ve got to swap out the seals in my cylinder that were leaking horribly.
Your video showed me exactly what I needed to do even if there is a slight variation in the style or design. Again this video was Very helpful, Thank you again!
Well done sir, now fix the tires. LOL Thank you!
Foard’s Parts is my local shop. About 2mi from me. Those guys are great!
Your video helped me out a lot. Thanks
Excellent video that's easy to understand. Thanks!
DO NOT and i repeat DO NOT turn on to try and push plate back in like the video instructed! It will blow out and hydraulic fluid will go everywhere! The plate flew about 30 yards away and could kill you if your standing in front of it!!! USE DOWELL ROD AND HAMMER TO GET THE PLATE BACK IN!!!!
I have the same splitter and had the same problem. I took the cylinder off and took it to the shop that I know of. After dropping it off to be repaired, they called me about 6 hours later and told me that it was ready to be picked up. Only cost me about a hundred bucks. I do abuse my splitter with oaks that are normally over 20 inches across. When I bought it, seems like the paperwork said 14 inches but it will do more than they claim.
Very helpful, thanks Buddy, God Bless You!!
Exactly what I needed, thanks
Excellent. Well done.
Thank you for this video. Without this I probably would have taken it to someone to fix. Save a lot of money that I don’t have. Paw Paw
I have a log splitter just like yours flat tires an leaky cylinder thank you for sharing, making it look easy!!!!
I agree that there things done off camera and the video would have been much better if they had been shown. Take nothing for granted. show all the minute details!!!!!
I am fixing to attempt this I like the video very much!!
This was very helpful. I am currently in the process of putting the new seals in and cannot remember when I removed the middle blue seal if the black ring part faces outward or inward? Does anyone remember this part?
Thank you.
Would have liked to actually SEE how you removed and install the new seals! You skipped over that during the video! And which tool did you use to remove them?
Thank you.
Great video. How did you determine what seal kit you needed?
Anybody know what size and pitch that first screw is?
how many revolutions does the engine have? because I have the same internal combustion engine, but the hydraulic pump has a prescribed 1500 revolutions
Does anyone know of a vid that shows them actually putting the seals in?
Where did you get the seal kit? What is small screw for?
Thanks for watching. Please help my channel out if you haven’t already, by subscribing.
Seal kit link:
www.foards.com/products/s39017800?variant=19838314938465&_vsrefdom=adwords&gclid=CjwKCAjw79iaBhAJEiwAPYwoCKTzrpXlNgOrO5cW7krY6JrOYchYSenhZ9PNKUnq2ixaeE62Iu_i5hoC6BEQAvD_BwE
Small screw holds the plate in place.
Where you get the seals what's the part #? Got one just like urs ..
S39017800 is the seal kit part# for this splitter
This kkt has been discontinued, anyone know a new part number 🙏
What fluid did you use?
ISO46 Traveller at Home Depot. $50 for 5 gallons. System holds 6.5 gallon.
Too many things done off camera, "I'm going to..." "What I did..."! How about actually showing what was done?
Nice try the idea was appreciated. Unfortunately, it's worthless because you only told how you things. Taking the time to actually show the removal, then the placement of the seals would of been helpful. Actually, each step would have been good to SEE. BTW, the music was unnecessary and irritating.
Great video! However, the music track is annoying and doesn't add any value or support the mission of the video... Just MHO.
Thank you for letting me know.
Have the same splitter it’s just to bad you never had the wisdom to show how you did it you just talked about it but never actually showed a thing I therefore will not be able to recommend this video or channel
At least the man made a video, no need to be rude.
To(sic) bad you didn't learn about punctuation in school.
He,s young, give the guy a chance. Not everyone can be as smart as You!
Holy crap that music is annoying, I couldn't watch any more.