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I have the small Wallenstein. Bought (stole) it used for $400. Have used it quite a bit with no complaints or issues.

I agree! This is the way to go. Spend a little on a new cylinder ($200) to reduce the cycle time. I have a heavily modified Northstar "22 ton" that is at least 15 years old. I upgraded the 11gpm to 16gpm and added an 8hp gx honda with a 4" cylinder. My results are a full cycle in under...

Thank you guys. I think I will go this route and keep the filter on the return side. Hopefully I can find a local vendor so I don't have to wait for shipping.

Is a valve like this: Surplus Center - 1/2 NPT HYD FLOW CONTROL VALVE W/RELIEF RDRS150-16 what is needed to reverse the direction of flow? I will need to also buy a suction filter instead of return filter if I go this route I would imagine.

I don't agree. The pump mounted to the engine will draw from a vented tank with no pressure. The engine should not be hard to start. The pump will drive the motor (at the top of the elevator) and return the fluid to the tank.

Was not planning on a reverse valve, and only a return line filter coming from the motor.

1. Hydraulics are more fun. 2. Don't have to figure a gigantic flywheels size to reduce the ratio. 3. Don't have to buy a gear box to reduce the ratio (see #2.) (Probably would have saved money). 4. Wanted to try a "different" design. 5. Didn't want to deal with slipping belts.

So "typically" enough pressure is lost in the motor, that the return port could be plumbed with a low pressure return line filter?

It has its own pump on a 5hp honda.

No valves were planned, but plans change. The motor is already mounted at the top as sometime pushing a chain can be difficult. i can lower the unit to an easier working height. The pump on the engine was going to be plumbed directly to the motor. Thanks for the quick response.

I am building a firewood conveyor (or elevator for you purists). It will by driven from the top with a hydraulic motor. My question is simple (I think). Is the return port on the motor going to "high pressure", or will there be enough loss in the motor to use low pressure connections and...

I have a small Wallenstein fx something. It is awesome for pulling logs from 150' away. Stole it for $400 off CL.

The title says it all. It has a new gas line, new fuel filter, new spark plug, but will only run when held horizontal. When held correctly, it dies from lack of fuel. Impulse line? It is the version of the saw with the points if that helps. Any help is appreciated. Thank you.

I may have missed it but if your system is hot water and not air, keep in mind that the baseboard heating lenths and zones in your house are sized for 180 degree water. If my water was at 150, the zone pumps in the basement would be running a lot more than at 175 keeping the house at the...

Go with the Peavey with the Aluminum head. You will not be sorry. I posted about it a couple months ago, do a search.

I am sure you will appreciate the weight and reach. Hookaroon sounds fun......pickaroon sounds nasty.

You should be able to stop by the Peavey shop in Eddington and avoid the shipping.

The aluminum head option is was lighter than a Fiskars. I prefer that one.

I use the youngstown gloves from Baileys (or other places). I can usually get two picker loads of cutting, splitting, and stacking from one pair. I think they are about $18 on sale.

Get the aluminum head version. It has a steel tip and is as light as a feather. You will be paying the ransome for shipping unless you can find a local logging supplier. Mine as well get the best. 3' handle works great! It does not have a regular axe handle, so replacing the handle is not a...