Splitter Mods New Tonnage Rating?

[CaseyForrest]

Just a tip, I see youve got your return bushed down to 1/2, then back up to 3/4 into your filter. Your splitter will be better off if you remove those bushings, and connect your filter with a 3/4 nipple. Reducing the amount of restriction on the return side will help keep heat under control. Especially now that you are moving more fluid. I cant tell on the other side of your filter, but having that 3/4 helps too.

 

[CaseyForrest]

That thing under the handle, does it have on the end what looks like a nut?

DOH!!! I am seeing the cylinder ram!!!!

Hold on...

 

[CaseyForrest]

I dont think you can adjust the relief on that valve. If it has a detent on the return stroke, that cover on the back being held on buy two bolts is the adjustment for what pressure it kicks the valve back to neutral.

More than likely the relief is set around 2250 psi.
Id be willing to wager that your cylinder is rated at 2500, which is pretty standard for most log splitters. You may want to contact the manufacturer and give them the serial number, Im sure you could get all the specs about the model you have.

 

[CaseyForrest]

Take a look at this valve, this is the one I have....Notice next to the handle a fitting that you can get a wrench on. Under that is a set screw and lock nut that allows the relief to be adjusted. I dont see this nut on your vavle.http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/NTELargeImageView?storeId=6970&langId=-1&rfno=472&zoomimage=2020&zoomId=none&moreImages=none&fullTime=none&totalSounds=none&rotate=none&zoom=yes&ptl=zoom

 

[Ombesb]

I"m in line with CF so far. I don't see another cap or plug like I thought I would. I do believe he is exactly correct on the detent relief under the large cap on end, it's just like mine. Take a careful look around vavle and see if there are any other caps/ plugs to access internals. If any, maybe another photo. There will be a relief somewhere. Not all are supposed to be adjusted. They are set internally with shims, whatever. They are still doable, just harder to get at. Do NOT go over safe hose/cylinder pressure.

 

[CaseyForrest]

I"m in line with CF so far. I don't see another cap or plug like I thought I would. I do believe he is exactly correct on the detent relief under the large cap on end, it's just like mine. Take a careful look around vavle and see if there are any other caps/ plugs to access internals. If any, maybe another photo. There will be a relief somewhere. Not all are supposed to be adjusted. They are set internally with shims, whatever. They are still doable, just harder to get at. Do NOT go over safe hose/cylinder pressure.

Very important.....DO NOT go over the safe pressure of your cylinder fittings, or hoses.

Nasty things can happen.

 

[WoodTick007]

Couple other photos

Here are a couple other pictures I took today.

 

[CaseyForrest]

Yes, it doesnt look like that valve is easily adjustable.

If you want to upgrade to an adjustable valve, click that northern link I posted back a few.