I'm 13 Years Old And Need Help!!!

[epdubbs]

Alright... so first off I'm 13 and need some help. We have a Didier log splitter, and today while I was splitting wood for the sugar house, the hydraulic reservoir cap flew off, showering me with hydraulic fluid and losing the cap over a cliff.... Does anyone know where I may be able to go (either on the internet or to a store) to get one? Any help would be appreciated!!!

Thanks!
ebben

 

[kentuckydiesel]

A quick google search seemed to tell me there aren't any parts suppliers...but there's still hope! From what I could tell looking at a picture of one, the hydraulic res cap looks a whole lot like an old style gas cap. I bet you could find a cap that would fit at an auto parts store, tractor supply, or one of those kind of stores.

-Phillip

 

[Encore]

out of curiosity why were you splitting wood on a cliff???

 

[epdubbs]

Alright... I guess cliff isn't the right word. Steep embankment is better! That just where we skidded the logs to, so that's where they're getting split. here in vermont everywhere is hilly..!

 

[cantoo]

Lots of cap types, any chance you can post a picture for the guys? Likely get one at a tractor place if you have one close by. Measure the width of the hole.

 

[ridecaptain]

First off I commend you for being a hard worker at 13.I too was splitting wood and running equipment at 13,priceless experiencein todays job market.As to your problem (surplus center)has several breather/resevior caps,the one you lost is somewhere though.maybe a metal detector would help.

 

[Iron man]

You might want to keep an eye on it for a while after you find your cap.With the fluid expanding that much you might have a problem with the hydraulics.

 

[fdoberman]

Your first problem isn't the missing cap, it's the FACT the reservoir vent plugged causing the cap to let go.

You can probably keep running by putitng a clean rag over the filler and securing it with a radiator hose clamp, or some tiewraps. Don't forget, when you shut down put a baggie over the filler to prevent water from entering via condensation.

Easiest way to dimension the cap so you can go to the parts store and find a replacement is a puck sized lump of playdough covered in Saran Wrap. Press the PlayDough gently into the cap opening and remove it. You'll have a pretty good model to work from.

 

[unclemoustache]

This 13-year-old kid has better grammar and spelling than most people here. Rep granted!!!:msp_thumbup:

 

[kentuckydiesel]

This 13-year-old kid has better grammar and spelling than most people here. Rep granted!!!:msp_thumbup:

I had a very similar thought when I first read his post.

-Phillip

 

[avason]

Better thank his 2nd grade teecher...lol!:tongue2:

 

[epdubbs]

We thought about using our metal detector, but seeing that it's probably down the steep embankment I think I'll end up getting a new one. I'll get a picture up this afternoon, but I'm at school now and will try to get a picture later...

Thanks for all your help!

ebben

 

[bohawg1]

Another A plus for his teachers and his parents or someone for getting him out there and working at such a young age, Buddy it will pay off you wait and see. Todays kids are playing games way to much... Labor jobs will be paying big bucks some day