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No, I did not use loctite. The way I look at it, this was a manufacturing deficiency and that big lock washer precluded the need for loctite. Plus, I really leaned on that 24" long adjustable wrench.

I just thought I'd update this thread. I fixed the leaking ram today. The big nut was loose, there was a missing 2" o-ring and a damaged 1.5" o-ring. Started right up and no leaks after splitting several pieces.

. A long time since the last post I know, but I just fixed my leaking HF 30 ton splitter. I only put about 7 cords through it, and it leaked fairly bad from where the ram went into the cylinder. Upon taking it apart, I found that the nut was only marginally hand tight, a 2" o-ring was missing...

Geez. That could take your hand off. I have one too, and it's been leaking since new. What did you do to fix the nut backing off, if I might ask? Others are finding the problem too: http://www.**********/econtent/index.php/forums/viewthread/23743/P75/

I have Mobil1 in all my little engines. I think the snowblower starts easier in cold weather. For automotive, it's probably best to follow the mfr's recommendation. For example, the newer VW diesels require a special oil because if not, the cam lobes that drive the unit injectors fail. On my...

If I had to tow mine any distance, I would put it on a utility trailer.

I don't know why the hate for HF. I have the same model, the 91840. I've done about 6 cords or so with it. The cylinder had a pretty bad leak that pretty much went away. HF sent a new cylinder which I haven't installed yet. It took a long time to come, so that's why I continued to use it...

My neighbor had a pulsing lawn mower that was tres annoying. It turned out the air filter was clogged. At least I think it was the air filter, maybe the fuel filter, but I don't think they usually have them, do they?

The included hydraulic fluid is worth a surprising amount of money.

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My farmer neighbor who sells firewood uses plastic pallets and they seem to work fine.

You could use a suction pump/can like this. I use one on my cars. http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=45403

As a customer, I'd have to pipe in to say it's tough to find a good "wood guy". One time I thought I had one, then he went out of business the next year. I think the best chance of doing well is to steer clear of the amateurs-experience counts for a lot. Last year I got a tri-axle load of...

A wheelbarrow.

There was a guy on ********** who found some newspaper in the hydraulic tank of his new splitter.

Don't know about the fan, but that's a sharp-looking setup you have there.

Hey Fubar, I'll stick up for my Harbor Freight 30 ton unit! Yes, the cylinder did leak somewhat when I first got it but after I reported it to the company it slowed to a virtual stop. The company sent me a new cylinder which I didn't install yet. I think I was the only one that posted...

Would soccer cleats do the trick? They'd be less cumbersome.

I think the automatic compression release really makes my 9 hp motor easy to start. It pulls very easily. I've never had an engine start so easy. I can't see the need for electric start except in the dead of winter maybe.

I too use the black plastic with pieces of wood holding it down. I was thinking of putting rope between two pieces and letting them hang down so it would hold down the sides, which tend to blow up sometimes.