KsPete
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I bought a "Frankenstien splitter" yesterday and I just hope I didn't bring someone else's problem home with me. It's a unfinished homebuilt splitter with a Datsun 1600cc engine(year unknown). I know that's probably way more power than needed, but that's what it came with. The guy I bought it from was building it so that it could be used vertically. I'm going with a different plan.
My first issue (after ensuring the motor runs well enough) is connecting the pump to the engine. So my first question is... can I use a lovejoy connector off the transmission shaft to the pump? I'm assuming the tranny shaft is splined, is that correct? If I can't find a splined connector, I was thinking of using a pulley system to power the pump. Any thoughts or suggestions?
This contraption came with a Cessna 24500 series pump (supposed to be new), a twin valve, and a cylinder (both from a backhoe). The cylinder barrel measures 5"x21" with a 2" shaft. Overall length is 29.5". The cylinder is probably a little on the short side for a splitter, but I cut my wood short anyway (small stove), so I think it will work for me. It also came with an oil reservoir, presumably from the same backhoe. It looks like it might hold 5 gallons.
The I-beam is 4"x8"x6'. The thickest part of the web is 3/8". Is this going to be heavy enough? I think it's kind of light considering the hydraulics that I'm using.
If I put this all together, will it work? Any ideas or suggestions (including critical ones) would be greatly appreciated.
My first issue (after ensuring the motor runs well enough) is connecting the pump to the engine. So my first question is... can I use a lovejoy connector off the transmission shaft to the pump? I'm assuming the tranny shaft is splined, is that correct? If I can't find a splined connector, I was thinking of using a pulley system to power the pump. Any thoughts or suggestions?
This contraption came with a Cessna 24500 series pump (supposed to be new), a twin valve, and a cylinder (both from a backhoe). The cylinder barrel measures 5"x21" with a 2" shaft. Overall length is 29.5". The cylinder is probably a little on the short side for a splitter, but I cut my wood short anyway (small stove), so I think it will work for me. It also came with an oil reservoir, presumably from the same backhoe. It looks like it might hold 5 gallons.
The I-beam is 4"x8"x6'. The thickest part of the web is 3/8". Is this going to be heavy enough? I think it's kind of light considering the hydraulics that I'm using.
If I put this all together, will it work? Any ideas or suggestions (including critical ones) would be greatly appreciated.
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