Harbor Freight 30 Ton Hydraulic Ram Gusher

I'm about a third through my latest log load. Had been dripping. Thought I could get through the load and then mess with it. Alas, it was not to be. I'll try taking it apart, again. See zombie thread below. (PS: I don't see the need to close zombie threads, but that's just me.)
https://www.hearth.com/talk/threads/my-harbor-freight-30-ton-splitter-experience.20865/page-6

Well, I managed to get the ram out after removing the retaining ring. I had to wiggle and pull it a lot. Alas, I did not think about all the fluid in that 5" cylinder, and it spilled out all over the place. After 2 rolls of paper towels picking it up, it has a layer of kitty litter on it now.

Oh yeah, the retaining nut came loose again! It'll be loktite at a minimum this time around. I have to read more of that other thread now re: o-rings.