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It happened after it was laid down on its back to be moved in a van. That was 14 years ago. Never worked since. I have a forklift but would be handy.
Hard to tell from the image of the inside of the cylinder, but there look to be signs of corrosion. Honing the cylinder might be an option, if the corrosion isn't too bad. A decent hydraulic specialist should have a honing machine.
Probably the wrong end of the country for you:
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These people are in Dorset:
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Yes, there is some minor corrosion but I'm hoping it is insignificant. I'll try changing the seals and see if that works.Hard to tell from the image of the inside of the cylinder, but there look to be signs of corrosion. Honing the cylinder might be an option, if the corrosion isn't too bad. A decent hydraulic specialist should have a honing machine.
Probably the wrong end of the country for you:
These people are in Dorset:Cylinder Service Centre - Specialist Hydraulic Cylinder Services
Leading the market in Specialist Hydraulic Cylinder Services. We are based on a two-acre site in the heart of North East England.
Hydraulic Cylinder Manufacturer | Ram Reman Hydraulics
Ram Reman hydraulics specialise in the design, manufacture & repair of hydraulic cylinders and supply a vast range of hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.Hydraulic Repairs Dorset | Hydraulic Hoses, Pumps & Cylinders
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the cylinder had a weepy leak on my 25ton Tangye jack used for a press....
nightmare getting a seal kit....
Used a little Wyyns engine oil seal reconditioner fluid.....
No more leaks in 15 years....
the cylinder had a weepy leak on my 25ton Tangye jack used for a press....
nightmare getting a seal kit....
Used a little Wyyns engine oil seal reconditioner fluid.....
No more leaks in 15 years....
I did wonder about topping up with a heavier oil.
Bad news. The supplier has already got back to me and based on the photos that I sent to them they say the corrosion inside the bore is significant and they do not recommend purchasing a seal kit which could cost about 45 pounds.
I have had a quick look online and hydraulic rams for engine hoists are cheap but don't have the required stroke length. Anything with the required stroke length is either prohibitively expensive or in used untested condition and quite likely scrap.
I could possibly use a block and tackle or ratchet winch attached to the lifting frame. The lifter doesn't see a lot of use but when it is used it is absolutely invaluable.
The annoying thing is I could have bought a used and working pallet stacker about two or three months ago for less than 70 pounds but at that time I had nowhere to put it. I paid about 120 for the one that is currently u/s.
I have had a quick look online and hydraulic rams for engine hoists are cheap but don't have the required stroke length. Anything with the required stroke length is either prohibitively expensive or in used untested condition and quite likely scrap.
I could possibly use a block and tackle or ratchet winch attached to the lifting frame. The lifter doesn't see a lot of use but when it is used it is absolutely invaluable.
The annoying thing is I could have bought a used and working pallet stacker about two or three months ago for less than 70 pounds but at that time I had nowhere to put it. I paid about 120 for the one that is currently u/s.
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Is it worth running a small cylinder hone through the bore?
Something like this? Maybe, but I've not used one before so I wouldn't like to speculate how successful it could be. I guess it could work, but I'd have to factor in the cost of a new tool plus seals (let's say about £80) which may or may not work, or weld on a couple of brackets, for free, and use my existing chain hoist. The latter solution I can guarantee would work and would barely be an inconvenience to me as I only use the pallet stacker once in a while to lift something heavy onto the bench or on/off a trailer.
Get your seal dimensions and get a seal from China, will only cost a few quid and worth a try.
The corrosion has likely been there for a few years and the hoist was working. The seal failed due to the split, not due to the seal wearing from the corrosion.
Use a hone to remove any high spots, assemble and use the hoist. It will work for years like that.
I like the idea and wanted to give it a try but haven't been able to find a seal from the usual suspects. eBay and AliExpress drew a blank.
It's a standard imperial size (1 x 1.5/8 x 3/8) and I believe it is a "US" type profile, meaning equal sized lips.
If I could find a cheap seal I would certainly give it a go. I might even try honing too.
Worth trying a few more like Banggood and Temu.
I sourced a new seal for a bearing splitter ram from China. Took a bit of searching but searching for the size eventually found it. Try google.
I'm having another go. Thank for the suggestions.
Metric sizes are readily available and cheap, typically less than a quid plus shipping!
I need a seal with an outer diameter of 1.5/8" (41.275 mm) and the nearest metric size I can find is 42 mm which I am assuming will not fit unless the compound is quite soft. The internal diameter isn't so important as I can easily modify the piston rod end.
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That's the type, but to suit a smaller diameter bore, they make them small enough to hone brake cylinders. You should be able to source one from China for a few quid.
