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Hydraulic ram rebuilders
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garfunkle24
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Depends on the cylinder. I've rebuilt hundreds.
Release pressure from the cylinder and look for the retaining method. Typically the barrel end (fat part) will have a screw on cap or wire retainer. PM me for more help.
BTW are we talking an electric over hydraulic press?
Release pressure from the cylinder and look for the retaining method. Typically the barrel end (fat part) will have a screw on cap or wire retainer. PM me for more help.
BTW are we talking an electric over hydraulic press?
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Depends on the cylinder. I've rebuilt hundreds.
Release pressure from the cylinder and look for the retaining method. Typically the barrel end (fat part) will have a screw on cap or wire retainer. PM me for more help.
BTW are we talking an electric over hydraulic press?
OK, I think I know what you're talking about.
I don't have the ram...yet. Was thinking of picking it up, but the ram was leaky according to the owner.
This is a manual pump hydraulic setup. Familiar with 70's vintage OTC rams?
garfunkle24
Well-known member
OK, makes more sense now.
As with many things, the value of a used Hyd. cylinder is dependant on the availability of parts for it. If a seal kit is available (or can be matched up) it is usually a very inexpensive fix.
If the cylinder is not servicable or you cannot get parts, it is a boat anchor. I'm afraid you'll have to do some digging for part #'s etc and see what is available.
As with many things, the value of a used Hyd. cylinder is dependant on the availability of parts for it. If a seal kit is available (or can be matched up) it is usually a very inexpensive fix.
If the cylinder is not servicable or you cannot get parts, it is a boat anchor. I'm afraid you'll have to do some digging for part #'s etc and see what is available.
OK, makes more sense now.
As with many things, the value of a used Hyd. cylinder is dependant on the availability of parts for it. If a seal kit is available (or can be matched up) it is usually a very inexpensive fix.
If the cylinder is not servicable or you cannot get parts, it is a boat anchor. I'm afraid you'll have to do some digging for part #'s etc and see what is available.
Was afraid you were going to say that. Anyone with any info, let me know.
garfunkle24
Well-known member
If you can find a model # from the ram, take a look here: http://blackhawkparts.com/store/page12.html
Something would probably match up as jack and cylinder designs haven't moved forward too much since the 70s.
Something would probably match up as jack and cylinder designs haven't moved forward too much since the 70s.