Broken Log Splitter Control Handle

[thesmackdown]

Hey all,

I have a Speeco 22 ton log splitter and today I sheared off the control handle from the hydraulic valve. Best I can tell from a google search is the handle is not a replaceable part and the whole valve has to be replaced.

I would love to know if there is another solution.

Thanks!

 

[Old Goat]

A picture would help to determine if it is repairable. A new complete valve assembly is $50 so there is your worse case scenario.

 

[kevin j]

Is it something you can make from piece of flat iron, or tubing?

Or, whose valve is it? Speeco does not make it. It is likely either Prince, Energy, Brand, or china pirate copy.

More importantly, how did it shear, and did anything else in the valve get damaged from the (assuming) log impact?

 

[Deleted member 150358]

I used an old hacksaw with wood handle. (Shaped like a coping saw).
Had a peice of tubing before that pounded flat drilled holes. Worked for a couple years.

Has to be drilled/bent just right or hits the hydraulic fitting. Way bigger pain in the rear then it should be.

 

[riflegunbuilder]

I broke mine last year. Tractor supply had a replacement handle I could use on mine.

 

[lone wolf]

Hey all,

I have a Speeco 22 ton log splitter and today I sheared off the control handle from the hydraulic valve. Best I can tell from a google search is the handle is not a replaceable part and the whole valve has to be replaced.

I would love to know if there is another solution.

Thanks!

Just the handle or did you break the valve it attaches to?

 

[thesmackdown]

Just the handle.

 

[lone wolf]

Just the handle.

Just the handle.

You could make one take the little piece out and template the holes on to a piece of flat stock.

 

[lone wolf]

Check it out see if this might work.

https://www.northerntool.com/shop/tools/product_55677_55677

 

[Old Goat]

That looks like an easy fix. You should be able to rig something up for a lot less then $20. Try a tractor or farm implement dealer. You may be able to pull one off of a bad valve.

The big question is how did you do it?

 

[lone wolf]

That looks like an easy fix. You should be able to rig something up for a lot less then $20. Try a tractor or farm implement dealer. You may be able to pull one off of a bad valve.

The big question is how did you do it?

I might guess a log hit it!

 

[triptester]

This handle may fit.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydrau...FOR-PRINCE-LS3000-RD2500-VALVES-660130001.axd

 

[moondoggie]

This handle may fit.
http://www.surpluscenter.com/Hydrau...FOR-PRINCE-LS3000-RD2500-VALVES-660130001.axd

Thank you! I have had my old handle and linkage rebuilt three times now I think. I just ordered a new handle kit! What I am running now is a bit sloppy.

 

[Deleted member 117362]

Speedco made tsc units before oregon purchased speedco.

 

[thesmackdown]

I called Energy Manufactoring in Iowa, they made the valve and they have a replacement lever. Should have it soon and will be back in business - thanks all!

 

[muddstopper]

Piece of flat bar, drill two holes and back in business. I would never buy a new replacement for something so easy to make