[AT] OT, MTD log splitter hydraulic cylinder repair?

[Larry D. Goss]

MTD is just like everybody else when it comes to what they list as
repairable items.  They know that not all their warranty locations can
handle rebuilding a hydraulic cylinder, so the whole cylinder is listed
as an item rather than the components.  That doesn't mean that it's not
rebuildable, just that that's not how the company is going to handle the
repair.  Depending on the problem, I have known the company to scrap an
entire product rather than spend the shop time to have fairly simple R&R
completed.  On log splitters in particular, MTD has had some problems
with filings in the hydraulics getting through the system and ruining
the pump.  But the charge back on the labor to flush the system and
replace the damaged pump is more than the manufacturing cost of the
product.  When you also take into consideration that problems may also
be in the cylinder and the control valve, it is simply prudent to scrap
the whole thing and replace it with a new product.

The things that can happen to a new product in the hands of its owner
are unbelievable.  A memorable incident involved a pressure washer.  The
owner either purposely or inadvertently turned the high-pressure stream
onto the engine of his brand new washer after he had finished using it
on his car.  It turned the washer engine into a "boat anchor" in just a
couple of seconds.

Larry


-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:at-bounces at lists.antique-tractor.com] On Behalf Of ivan
Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2005 9:24 AM
To: Antique tractor email discussion group
Subject: Re: [AT] OT, MTD log splitter hydraulic cylinder repair?

Howard , I'm not familiar with that particular machine . But ,
depending
on how the cylinder is built ,most are repairable.  If the end where its
leaking is welded , it is possible to weld them again . If its a bolt
together type then parts can be matched up at your local hyd shop .
 Or just buy a new cylinder from someone else .  My personal peference
is
Surplus Center. 1 800 488 3407 and ask for tech support  , or just shop
online . Ivan www.surpluscenter.com
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Howard Fleming" <hfleming at moosebird.net>
To: <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, May 07, 2005 8:54 AM
Subject: [AT] OT, MTD log splitter hydraulic cylinder repair?


> I have a MTD 31 ton log splitter that is leaking around the piston end
> plate where it attaches to the cylinder (the seal around the piston
> shaft is fine).
>
> Are these cylinders repairable?  I have looked at the mtd site, all
> they show is a replacement cylinder, but no parts for repairing it.
>
> If they are not repairable, any suggestions for a replacement
cylinder?
>
> Tractor reference, I pull this around with a Ford 8N... :o).
>
> Thanks,
> Howard
>
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