slight hydraulic issue w/ splitter (with picture)

[loon]

triptester, it seemed that the o ring was in the groove where the arrow is.
but it looked like it was 2 sizes to big?? the ring wasnt damaged just looked like it was very stretched? will also go check those little holes for any dirt...Terry

 

[triptester]

According to Energy literature the O-ring fit into grooves in the valve body not the spool.

 

[loon]

it seemed that the ring was in the groove where the little hole is?
but if it's supposed to be there wouldnt it act like a piece of dirt and not let the hydraulics work properly?

dont have the right o ring here, but will pick one up in town tomorrow...

 

[LLigetfa]

it seemed that the ring was in the groove where the little hole is?

I'm sure it doesn't go in the groove of the spool. It goes behind the detent mechanism.

 

[benjamin]

the o-ring is right where it's supposed to be. does it look cut or flattened at all? does the recess that it came out of have any dirt or debris in it?

 

[loon]

yes, it is kinda 'flat'...

Loon

 

[loon]

just put the new o-ring on and that was the problem. it now has a (strong) kickback where before it was kind of a (light) kickback...

thanks all

Terry

 

[loon]

split half a cord the other day and it worked like new!!

Adios Pantalones how did you make out with your problem ??

terry

 

[glassmanjpf]

I'm having the same problem with my 27 ton troy built. Leaking and ram not coming down at full speed and continues to drop after handle put in neutral. Retracts very slowly. Going to open it up and check the o-rings.

 

[LLigetfa]

I'm having the same problem with my 27 ton troy built. Leaking and ram not coming down at full speed and continues to drop after handle put in neutral. Retracts very slowly. Going to open it up and check the o-rings.

Not the same symptoms as the OP. Your issue sounds like the problem is in the ram or air in the oil.

 

[glassmanjpf]

I changed the two o rings and got it all back together. Split a few small pieces and it works fine. The only question I have is that I saw in earlier post that the steel balls should have a small amount of some grease on them? I failed to grease them. Do you think I need to go back in with a dap of bearing grease? How much is enough? Thanks.

 

[triptester]

The steel balls only need a slight film of grease to lubricate and prevent corrosion. Do not pack tight with grease.

 

[glassmanjpf]

Perfect...thanks so much triptester!

 

[glassmanjpf]

So disappointed...the splitter worked great for two hours and then started leaking from under the detent cover. Any suggestions out there? Planning on changing the neoprene O rings with silicon O rings. If that doesn't work I may have to replace tghe whole valve assemply.

 

[kevin j]

o-ring material may be the cause of the short life. neoprene (from hardware store?) should work with petroleum oil, but not the preferred choice. Nitrile (Buna N, in either 70 or 90 hardness but 70 preferred) would be recommended. I would not use silicone.

or it is possible that nicks, scratches, or other damage is such that the oring life is short.

I would disassemble again, check all for sharp corners or edges, or other damage, use new Buna ('N70") o rings. Greae or oil them before asembly. Check spool and bore for excessive wear or shart edges, rust, etc.

k