vonb
ArboristSite Member
I think I just threw up a little. I was using an older Roper brand log splitter this weekend that I had recently come into posession of. I had just replaced the engine with a Harbor Freight Predator 6.5HP engine as well as replaced the tires with brand new tires. I had what I thought was a serviceable tool to heat my home.
It was then this weekend when I heard a loud metallic pop while splitting red oak. I looked down and noticed oil was leaking from the hydraulic ram. Can this be salvageable? What are my options here? I don't want to put too much money into it as I'm already in $200. Pics are in the next post. Oil leaked out the back of the cylinder. I have no idea what model Roper this is other than to say it is old.
It was then this weekend when I heard a loud metallic pop while splitting red oak. I looked down and noticed oil was leaking from the hydraulic ram. Can this be salvageable? What are my options here? I don't want to put too much money into it as I'm already in $200. Pics are in the next post. Oil leaked out the back of the cylinder. I have no idea what model Roper this is other than to say it is old.