Picked up a 4 yr. old rental unit for $875. Starts on first pull. Only small leak on back side of the valve unit. Will replace the seals. This model new sells for about $2800
New to me Iron & Oak
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Sean McGillicuddy
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Sean McGillicuddy
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We will find out wont we ... I don't know .. I'll let you go first!
Snotrocket
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You can probably buy the entire valve new for around $100.
Iron and Oak makes a very heavy duty splitter. I rented one a few times before I bought my own.
Iron and Oak makes a very heavy duty splitter. I rented one a few times before I bought my own.
Try the seal kit - they are not hard to do. There is a possibility that a 4 year old rental could have enough wear on the spool that it won't fix the issue. Again, not a huge deal and about a hunert dollar replacement unit. Try the seals first. That is a low dollar, fiddling type of project.
Any thing I need to know about after the seals are replaced? Like air bubbles and how to purge them?
The system will auto purge after a few strokes. During the rebuild pay close attention to the spool (the main rod that goes back and forth). Look for excessive wear or any type of burrs on it. If there are mild imperfections they can often be polished out. Major stuff is probably a death blow. Keep everything clean and free of dirt/debris during reassembly. Depending on how things go back together don't be afraid of applying a drop or two of oil to make things move easier. It won't hurt a thing.
Its a pretty simple and basic setup. Keeping everything clean is key. If you get into the relief valve be aware it is under spring tension. Don't let that spring get away from you.
NOTE: the only way to properly set relief pressure is with a gauge in the system. If you get into the relief valve for any reason, be aware of this.
NOTE: the only way to properly set relief pressure is with a gauge in the system. If you get into the relief valve for any reason, be aware of this.
The leak is located on the back of the unit. Not we're a hose enters or exits. I see a pin that holds in something. Is this the piston or the relief valve?
To go further - we should probably see pics as there are several different styles that it could be. Is there a cap over the end where the leak is coming from?
If the leak is from the cap end, it is probably from the seal on the shaft that is under the cap. Should be an easy job.
Update: I called the rental place "Ace Hardware". They ordered what I thought was a seal kit. Instead they ordered a new valve unit from Iron & Oak. Then they offered to install it. FOR FREE! Everything! I've decide to do the labor myself. Shouldn't be difficult and saves me hauling the thing two hours.
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