01-05-2017, 01:01 AM
(01-04-2017, 04:54 PM)f350ca Wrote: A lot of hydraulic cylinders use an O-ring for the seal. Could you make a new aluminum piston with a couple of O-rings.
That's quickly becoming a real possibility as I cannot get the piston off the ram. It looks to be screwed together, but all I've managed to do is scar up the rings just above the seal. At first I thought the seal was split so it could be installed. Turned out to be a crack instead of a purposeful split.
Tomorrow I'll breakout the cutoff grinder and take it apart.
We have an auto parts house here that is connected to the Federated distribution centers. Excellent counter men who know their way around. A very refreshing experience in contrast to the chain stores. Head & shoulders above the local NAPA store .