- Nov 30, 2010
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I just picked up a home built wood splitter for free that was in need of a engine. I put a Briggs 6hp on it and started her up this morning for the first time. With in 30 seconds of running it started to spew hydraulic fluid out of the vent mounted on top of the holding tank. The fluid coming out of the vent seems very full of foam. It also would not engage the ram... I'm not sure where to start, I got this from my neighbor (good friend) and he said it always worked like a champ until the motor went bad on it. It has been sitting for around 5 years or so in his barn. The fluid is what's been sitting in it. I'm not really sure where to start, any help would be splendid. I tried to search on here but came up with no results, hopefully this is not getting answered all the time and I'm just oblivious.