I just replaced a leaking hose and now the cylinder leaks from what may be a vent at the fixed end of the cylinder. Especially when retracting after fully extending the piston. It is a Chief 214428 cylinder. I can't find any exploded drawings. What is going on?
Leaking cylinder on log splitter.
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davedj1
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It's a relatively easy problem to solve if you know what you are doing and have the right seals and O rings. A picture would help.
Upon removal of the cylinder I found it is a plug that takes hex head, the plug is 1.25" and I think I see a bit of a seal pushed out of the threads. You should be able to see a little black thing coming out of the threaded portion.
davedj1
Veteran Member
Probably just an O ring. Take it out and look it over. Any autoparts store worth their salt should have a selection.
davedj1
Veteran Member
Probably just an O ring. Take it out and look it over. Any autoparts store worth their salt should have a selection.
Do you have a large enough allen wrench to take it out? If not maybe the head of a bolt the right size would work.
If no O ring is present, maybe some teflon tape but be careful not to let any of it get into the hole.
Do you have a large enough allen wrench to take it out? If not maybe the head of a bolt the right size would work.
If no O ring is present, maybe some teflon tape but be careful not to let any of it get into the hole.
oldnslo
Super Member
If that cylinder has American SAE threads I would suspect that is a #12 O-ring boss plug and requires a 2-912 O-ring. Teflon tape most likely will not work.
Hit the head of the plug like driving a nail that frequently helps loosen them so they can be turned out easier
Hit the head of the plug like driving a nail that frequently helps loosen them so they can be turned out easier
