Didier splitters

[bigblock73]

Got an update
Had a local machine shop make new guides $190
Mig welded the threaded end back on the rod

Split about 3/4 cord and all is well

 

[brianell]

So, got one of these splitters.
Original Briggs 5hp 206cc engine, I think it may have been listed as rebuilt when I bought it, dont recall.

Im at ~8500 feet, and it wants to stall fairly easy. Im thinking its running to rich, is there an easy way to adjust mixture a little?

 

[brnchbrkr]

Might try the screw under the float bowl....

 

[bigblock73]

Another update
I was having problems with the original engine dyeing while splitting
I turned the engine speed all the way up
It was a little better but would still dye

I got a flier from Harbor Freight with a coupon for a 6.5 hp engine for $109.
I thought for that price I would give it a try

Took about an hour to do the swap
It was a direct fit
It's like a new machine
I put it at 3/4 throttle and it splits everything without a problem

The engine is easier to start and runs well

 

[Jimtait8]

New Member

Well I finally got that pin/clip out. I got the end cap to only come out 9/16"!!?? Is this thing possessed or what. The end cap freely spins in and out to the 9/16" point then stops from coming out all the way. I tried blowing out the cylinder piston using an air compressor! The piston rod will come out most of the way then stop with the end cap still free spinning but not coming off all the way. Its like something is preventing the cap from sliding off all the way.

Has anyone ever got one of these end cap off? if so how did you do it?

I have a Didier splitter I bought 10 years ago for 200.00 It splits 48" logs I changed the original gold motor after two years and have split at least 100 cords.The seal on cylander is leaking and Im having problems getting the cap off the broken pin -clip thing any suggestions on getting it out.Also any information on where to get new seals would be helpful.I had no idea there were other Didier owners out there I thought it was homemade thanks Jim

 

[Wife'nHubby]

I have a Didier splitter I bought 10 years ago for 200.00 It splits 48" logs I changed the original gold motor after two years and have split at least 100 cords.The seal on cylander is leaking and Im having problems getting the cap off the broken pin -clip thing any suggestions on getting it out.Also any information on where to get new seals would be helpful.I had no idea there were other Didier owners out there I thought it was homemade thanks Jim

First off: I see this is your first post to AS! Welcome!

PM me your personal email and I will send manuals - they might help - they might not - can' t send attachments thru the list... Click on my name at the left - the PM link is there.

Shari

 

[acme0007]

dider for sale

hey all I have a spare wards splitter/Dider for sale here in Omaha $ 475, probably take $425 for it. Newer 5hp honda, new return hoses flushed fluid, rebult cylinder, and did some work to push plate, stock is pretty weak. well it works great for smaller stuff and being low makes it much easier to load logs. I will try to load a pic. thanks.

 

[DWittenbreder]

my little animal

I bought mine about 10 yrs. ago used...they used it for 20yrs+ and I've split at least 100 cord w/ it. changed out the 5hp. and bolted on a 10 hp. that I got for free!!! small enough to wheel by hand behind a house w/ no access...but I can still split 2ft.+ logs!!!(I added a bigger pump 25gmp 2 stage) must take some pics tomorrow!!:biggrinbounce2:

 

[h20togo]

Didier Agway Model 26 , cant get end cap off to replace seals

I have a Agway Didier log splitter that my father had purchased new from Agway back proll in the 70s maybe early 80 he was an Agway employee, My brother inlaw borrowed it and messed up the motor ( the orig gold briggs) somehow he managed to screw up the crankshaft . so unfortunatly I replaced it with a newer model briggs 5hp and it works great but the hydraulic seal leaks even when its not running. From one of the partrs manual illustrations I seen shared on another thread on here I have the H5 hex shaped end cap which I thought turned but aparently isn't threaded. I understand that the slot just below the cap has a type of retaining clip but I just dont understand how you remove it .

 

[tomtrees58]

i got this one for $60.00 and put a new motor on it just a spear one

 

[Bucko]

Look closely, can you bump that hex cap inward enough to expose that retaining clip?

 

[tomtrees58]

just get one of these $125.00

 

[h20togo]

I can see some piece of metal that passes by the opening in the top when I rotate the hex cap I thought it was a catch so i put a screw driver in it but the cap still rotated but the piece of metal stopped but how do you remove that clip from inside groove ?

 

[h20togo]

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31785423@N03/5368562530/" title="0118011658a by ed_feldmann, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5368562530_2487881408.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="0118011658a" /></a> How do you get the clip out of this slot?

 

[h20togo]

Okay I've got the retaining clip visible in the slot I tried to spread it open with my snap ring pliers but it doesn't seem to budge, how do you remove this clip ? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31785423@N03/5368562530/" title="0118011658a by ed_feldmann, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5368562530_2487881408.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="0118011658a" /></a>

 

[h20togo]

Ok I got the retainer clip visible in the slot to where I can see both ends , I tried to spread it open with my snap ring pliers but its not budging what am I doing wrong? <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/31785423@N03/5368562530/" title="0118011658a by ed_feldmann, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5202/5368562530_2487881408.jpg" width="500" height="375" alt="0118011658a" /></a>

 

[h20togo]

I've got hte retaining clip visible in the slot on the cylinder I've tried to spread it apart with my snap ring pliers but it doesn't budge what am I doin wrong?

 

[Bucko]

Ok, how about compressing it, just enough to get a small screwdriver under so you can work it around the outer barrel.

 

[h20togo]

Thanks for the manuals Shari!!!

 

[Bucko]

disregard that last post, wont work