Looking forward to see how the upgrades work out for you. Hope your recovery is going well.

My normal trick is. Run ram out all the way, shut off engine, have container big enough for all oil. Remove pump output line from valve input, "([at minimum engine rpms])" start it and pump in to buckets. After empty stop engine, push ram back with straps or whatever is handy and restart engine and pump out last bit.. At that point only a small amount in tank and lines are left. Just remember to have it at a dead idel or shiz will get messy in a big hurry. LOL . Did they actually tell you the difference in pump sizes, or do they consider it top secret company info? As you didn't actually state the gpm of the 2 pumps.

Thanks Mike.. I'll try not to make such a mess when I take apart my Black's Creek and set up a power pack, extra pump and bigger better engine..

Nice video Mike. I'd be lying if I didn't chuckle at the fluid on the floor (we've all been there) I've got the pro 28c with the big bore. you think that pump is an upgrade for mine or is that the pump I've got? Probably hard to know but I'd do an upgrade if there was one available. Speedy recovery buddy!

It will be cool to see the difference with the upgrades! Nice work Mike👊🏻🍻

Another excellent video Mike I know how it feels not to be able to lift more than ten pounds it’s frustrating and you have to get someone else to do the lifting when you know you could’ve been doing it quicker than the other person 😮😊❤

Thanks for the morning comedy show..😂😂😂😂

There better stuff them brass on the market today , put it cost is high $$$ . Brass is soft good 👍 for working with bearings installed Mike . 😊

Mike it see to slow going ahead , it should be double the speed going back in cycle on a wood 🪵 splitter 😊 if it’s set up 🔝 right . Probably you don’t have a dumping valve on the wolf ridge set up 🔝 Mike . 😊

Mike , some got two Allen set screw from hydraulic pump to engine shaft. 😊 Mike it should be 20 min job if you had shut off valve build in the hydraulic line to the pump. 😊 Mike I would buy all new hydraulic fluid , cost 💲 less them buy hydraulic pump for equipments. Remember all oil break down with running time on equipments for sure Mike . 😊

Mike , some got two Allen set screw from hydraulic pump to engine shaft. 😊 Mike it should be 20 min job if you had shut off valve build in the hydraulic line to the pump. 😊

Mike you got a lot of bar oil for the chainsaw in the wood 🪵 yard buddy . Something just may your day for sure , time for a rooster 🐔 foot 🦶 on iceberg ice 🧊. 😊

Mike , should take off at the pump and have a wooden plug to push into hydraulic hole . That a stupid design on wolf ridge part 😮. Like we say in the 709 you can’t fix stupid! 😮

Mike , should be shut off valve at the hydraulic tank 😮. Well good time to change the hydraulic fluid it do break down , don’t tell by looking at it buddy . Life of a hydraulic pump is good hydraulic fluid in it Mike . 😊

Sweet! Can’t wait to see how the new pump works for you👍👍

That will be a nice upgrade. If you ever do something similar, make a shop vac adapter that fits your hydraulic fill hole. Create a vacuum and have a plugged piece of hose ready to put in place when you remove the lower hose and hook it back up. No need to drain the tank.

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Surprised the oil reservoir didn’t have a drain plug. Siphon pump through the filler cap would have been my choice. All this advice after the job is finished. Speedy recovery from the surgery.

Nice up grades , can’t wait to see her run 👍🏻🇺🇸

I hope you used tape for hydraulic oil on those elbows, normal Teflon tape can dissolve into the hydraulic oil and cause clogs in the pump and filter. Most hydraulic oil fittings don't need Teflon tap. I noticed the elbow came out of the old pump without it. I hope you gain some speed. Even 1 second shorter cycle-time ads up over a few hours of splitting

At least your wrench went to the floor vs. in automotive where it disappears in the engine bay.😉👍

Man you took a page out of my playbook Mike. It’s worse when someone helping service a backhoe loosens the hydraulic filter under pressure and everyone takes a bath. Shit taste terrible . Good fix spill and all 👍

Great upgrade!! Glad you got help with the hydraulic fluid!! Waiting to see it run!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

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Good to see you out and about with the surgery behind you, even if it's in the supervisor role! Nice score on the maple.

Where did you find it? What brand?

Awesome Idea

Glad to see you out and about. 😉👍

I know how you feel. I’ve had 2 discectomy/cervical fusions - C5/C6 and C6/C7 (2 years later). The nerve pain radiating down my right arm from a herniated disc was unbearable. My heart goes out to anyone with chronic pain; joy is in short supply when physical pain is constant.

Left a facecord of firewood 🪵 in the stump 😮.

glad to see you up and out after surgery! just had a big maple like that myself

Mike little grease on John Deere track tight them up just a little loose tell the operator buddy . 😮

Don’t forget running the STIHL you need SUGAR in your pockets for it to run 🏃‍♂️ right . OLD LOGGER TRICK Mike 😮

Another 1/2 of potatoes 🥔 in the wood 🪵 yard Mike 😊.

Just need a processor head for the JOHN DEERE , just programmed the computer to 16” blocks cut right into side dump of the semi trailer 😊. Save on time and money 💴 in the forest line of work Mike . 😊

MIKE you be the SAFETY supervisor over the jobs on the book 📖. Tail board meeting every morning before the job and sign your name to paperwork after the meeting. Cover the company name in the court of law 🧑‍⚖️. THINK 🤔 SAFETY and always put SAFETY FIRST around heavy equipments. 😊😊

Nice score. Hopefully the cottonwood isn't the black cottonwood like grows around the northwest.

The best firewood is free firewood logs.

Dont rush back into action! Ease into it slowly. I am sure you dont want the same problem, or worse. Good stuff, tho!!!

You’re going to love that maple! Sure make great firewood👍👍

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Glad to see you in your temporary Supervisor category!! Nice looking wood for the woodyard!! Stay Hydrated and Have a Safe Day

Great to see ya out and about. So you can't lift but you have full range of motion? Seems that would be limited too

Glad to see everything went well, Take care Mike!

Don't suck!

Very glad the surgery went well and hope for a speedy recovery Mike!! Enjoy the time off, don't rush back and allow the healing to occur.

Awesome to have Keith and Brian help you out before your big day! Met Keith at the Paul Bunyan show last year and he does a amazing job with his hardwood flooring expertise. Again best wishes with the upcoming surgery Mike!

Good to see the bundle inventory increasing and best of luck on your upcoming surgery!

Glad your doing better 6 weeks is rough not doing much

Glad you’re doing well Mike! Keep taking it easy, and enjoy a cold beverage or two. Had to laugh 🤣 😂 🤣 a little, while you were still in the hospital an advertisement to support Kamala Harris came up and they wanted my donation. I respectfully declined and skipped the ad, hope you don’t mind. Take care Sir!