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Strained oil rams

David brown · 2011-11-17 21:47:24

i have a 3 stage ram and on first stage it keeps blowing out oil through the vent on first stage only just before 2nd stage commences.i replaced the seal but didnt last long. ram doesnt appear damaged but it is rusted on one side.i think theram is slightly strained. is it possible to straighten a ram successfully or is…

17-11-2011 9:47pm

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David brown

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i have a 3 stage ram and on first stage it keeps blowing out oil through the vent on first stage only just before 2nd stage commences.i replaced the seal but didnt last long. ram doesnt appear damaged but it is rusted on one side.i think theram is slightly strained. is it possible to straighten a ram successfully or is there a another reason why oil seal keeps going.

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#2 17-11-2011 11:24pm

blue5000

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OP the rust could be damaging the new seal, best ppl to ask would be burnside engineering.

If the seat's wet, sit on yer hat, a cool head is better than a wet ar5e.

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