I won't really. I could easily thread out the extension and check it with the old dipstick but likely won't for years to come. Fluid level never...
Got my extension and new breather installed. I also dissected the old vent cap / dipstick combo. As Brenn suspected, there was no diaphragm inside...
All excellent info. I do have an hour meter installed which I did at the time of purchase. It shows RPM as well so I can adjust as needed. I have...
WOW, that sir is a work of art! I too wondered if the return location on mine combined with a lack of internal baffle caused part of my issue....
Thanks for all the thoughts guys. I think the issue is two fold. I think having the res at the full mark is too high regardless of what the...
Yeah, it's a piece of plastic crap. The whole cap, not just the vent. I think I'm going to get a metal Buyers unit too. It's cheap so why not. I...
There is a plastic diaphragm in there. No media.
I'm really not sure BUT what confuses me is it leaks when towing. To me, that means that the diaphram isn't doing its job at keeping low pressure...
Swisher's instructions as well as a call in say to check cold and the hash marks on the dipstick are set as such. The cylinder is always retracted...
I'm betting that removing a bit of fluid and a goofy extension will do it for $5. If not, I'll investigate further options. I appreciate your ideas!
Got ya. I could siphon some out I suppose. Free to try...
If 6" is goofy, maybe I'll go 8"... :D
Yup, that's exactly what I'm going to do. I may make it tall too. Perhaps 6" or so.
I think the extension will get me some improvement to start. When splitting in the woods, I just don't like to always search for a perfectly level...
That would actually put me higher as right now, it's at the high mark with it screwed in.
Yes sir, I usually try to keep it on the high side but I think the extension will give me some freedom in that regard. As I said, with past...
I think I'm going to try the extension first. Perhaps, having it all the way "full" is not in its comfort range despite not being over on the hash...
Nope, not overfilled. With the dipstick screwed in it's at, but not above, the full hash mark. With it unscrewed it's in the middle of the range.
So, still really liking the Swisher 34 ton splitter. However, one thing I can't figure is this. It has a vent cap/ dipstick combo in the opening...
Wives?
