splitter push plate

[142TN]

I have 2 queastions first I have got to the point of makeing my push plate and I am not sure of how much play should be. I have made the bracket for the back of the cylinder it has a 1 1/8 slot made in the yoke and I used 1in plate. The front yoke has a 1 1/4 slote so how loss. The second one is on the return line to the hydraulic tank should there be a line to the bottom of the tank. I was told it should but I am not sure. any help would be great thanks clint

 

[triptester]

1/16" clearance on each side should be adequate. The return line should be submerged to lessen the chance of adding air to the fluid.

 

[turnkey4099]

A 'rattling' fit is what you need. Don't try to make a tight one.

Harry K

 

[142TN]

Thanks for the info on the push plate i thought that was right just wanted to make sure. I have already put a 3/4 coupling in for the return so how can I put the line that far in or is there a line made for that. I am hydraulic dumb sorry for dumb questions. thanks clint

 

[cityevader]

You mean you put a threaded fitting on the top of the tank? Could you just weld it shut and weld a new one below the full-fluid mark?

 

[142TN]

I made the tank out of a 8in pipe that is 41in long and 1/4 walls. on the top i put my vent and 1/2 down i put my return and close to the bottom i put my outlet. so as long as the return is below the fill line it should be ok. buy the way the tank is also the axle. thank clint