logsplitter won't split

[dalevs]

i have an old 1970"s mtd splitter and the ram goes out real slow and no power at all.i put a new 11gal. 2/stage on it and no difference at all.when the ram goes out it is real spongy,you can kinda push it back alittle and it kinda springs back & then continues forward very slowly the stops when it hits the wood.ther is no way to check the fluid(30wt HD oil) in the cylander.only a little weep hole plug at end of cylander.when i opened it real foamy oil did come out.can you help me...pleaaase.....Dj

 

[Muhammad]

Welcome to TBN.

 

[jimmyj]

Welcome. Perhaps post this in another forum such as rural living and you will get more replies. I'm not a hydraulic expert but you probably need to replace the fluid as it sounds like you have air in there and or not enough fluid.

Good luck.

 

[Brad_Blazer]

Post in Hydraulics.
Make sure there is fluid in the reservoir and the suction line from the reservoir to the pump is clear.

 

[LD1]

You really need to put a pressure guage on it to see what kind of PSI you are developing. That will do wonders when trying to diagnose hydraulics:thumbsup:

 

[kennyd]

I am betting the seals on the piston inside the cylinder are bad, and they are bypassing fluid...it needs to be rebuilt.

 

[crash325]

:thumbsup:

Sounds spot on to me.

 

[CompactTractorFan]

Welcome to TBN!!! Here is a link to the Hydraulics section.