Luckily split piston

[Tortola]

Hi just signed up for this site been lurking for a while but now my lickity split needs help the ram started leaking Bad only on secound stage trying to get it a part any hints on how to relieve the major spring tension and does the whole cylinder come of or does it just come out the front any help would be great still got a bunch of wood to split

 

[TRTermite]

Hi just signed up for this site been lurking for a while but now my lickity split needs help the ram started leaking Bad only on secound stage trying to get it a part any hints on how to relieve the major spring tension and does the whole cylinder come of or does it just come out the front any help would be great still got a bunch of wood to split

What is the reason for taking the cyl apart?? Just to verify the Leaking part, is it leaking to the outside or leaking (bypassing) internally'.
Going to need pics or a better description of your cylinder. to many variables as it is.
Pic should be where the Ram (Chrome shaft) comes out of the gland/packing (the stuffing around the ram and in the barrel) you will likely need to take the cylinder off 'cuz there won't be enough room to stretch it out for tear down BUT you might be able to elevate the barrel and block it so everything clears.

 

[TRTermite]

Some Cylinders have a snap ring on the inside of barrel that keeps the gland in,, On these you need to push the gland in a bit to access the internal snap ring

 

[Tortola]

 

[Tortola]

Successful I think

 

[TRTermite]

Oil looks black. If you are using used motor oil it might explain the leak. I will let someone else explain the technicality of things. I don't think is does the pump any good either.

 

[cedarhollow]

the ram seal/oring is broken in picture you posted.
might as well replace all the seals while its apart
take it, the ram and gland cap and old oring, to hydraulic store if your not sure what to order

 

[Tortola]

Thanks for all the info going to beg a new o-ring and some oil be back splits in no time

 

[super3]

Large o ring is a #425, small one inside is a #329