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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    i have a 130 piece craftsman tool set but the sockets arent big enough. i have tools just not these large socket ones. i will pull it into garage tonight and see if i can find alternatives
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    unfortunately, i dont have the right tools to take apart. wish i did
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    Not sure i have easy access to the crankshaft. when i remove the top of hte cover there is the flywheel with the fins then the fly wheel cup. i cant get that cup off. the nut holding down the fly wheel cup is too bad for any tools i have to remove. should i just give that a good shot? let...
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    ok quick update i was able to get the pump off and tried ot pull and no luck, as usual i had an issue and had to remove the engine. now i know how to replace the engine. with the engine off and me still not being able to pull the cord. are we now 100% certain its the engine?
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    i will take a picture when i get home.
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    this is literally exactly what i was thinking. this will be done either this afternoon or tonight after 8
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    Easiest way to remove bark from green rounds?

    oh my right arm got pretty jacked up. luckily i wiped down the entire saw with rubbing alcohol a few times over. the arm looks like a burn scar
  8. R

    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    will attempt this tomorrow, will bring splitter into garage. **yes vertical shaft, will be a pain in the ass to remove
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    ok i did not get a chance to remove the pump from the bottom of the engine. the control lever was stuck in reverse. i was able to get it into neutral and tried ot pull start and it barely budged. also after that, i removed the plug and tried to pull start and same result.
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    Easiest way to remove bark from green rounds?

    alright gentlemen, here are pictures as promised. this one i know for sure as poison ivy
  11. R

    Easiest way to remove bark from green rounds?

    they are hairy. will try to get home before its too dark and get some pics.
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    i will try these today, i did source out a direct replacement from smallenginewarehouse.com its only 115, so its all gravy. i sold an old ladder for $70 so its almost already paid off.
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    i topped off the hydro fluid about 2-3 weeks ago. it leaks a little, but there is no way enough leaked out.
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    Easiest way to remove bark from green rounds?

    i can probably wait until spring for this wood. i have about 4-5 cords CSS for next year already seasoning. the poplar can be split stacked in april and still be ready for the winter. still got a bunch of oak to split before i get to the poplar. some of the vines are pretty thick and in the...
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    Easiest way to remove bark from green rounds?

    I got some Tulip Poplar delivered to my house for free. Its all cut into rounds, now its time to split (once my splitter is fixed). Problem is that the bark has poison ivy and im looking to avoid any future incidents with it. wanted to remove the bark during splitting or before splitting. what...
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    since it was mid split, i will try to remove hydro pump and change lever settings to neutral. who knows maybe the old ***** still has some time left.
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    im convinced it was running low and when i checked the oil yesterday i mustve tapped the side with the dip stick to skew the result
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    sorry for the delay. i can even pull the rope start anymore. figured the damn thing seized on me. i checked oil yesterday awhile running and it seemed fine. im thinking i might have to do a full engine replacement. i only got the splitter for 450 so a new egine added stay keeps me in the...
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    Need a little help with log splitter....wont start.

    So i have been splitting a bunch of wood lately and i was about to start this morning. I got the old girl running on the 3rd pull or so no problem. split a few pieces then the splitter died. i figured it was out of gas. i refilled and then i tried to restart. nothing. didnt want to pull...
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