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In reply to:
"At 6 hp, the best you are going to achieve is 3 gpm @ 3000 psi or more realistically 4 GPM at about 2500 psi. You really need at least 8 -10 hp. Then you can drive that thing. That thing is great btw! Where in CO you located Patrick? Fort Collins/Loveland here. If you were close enough, could I come and see it in person? It would make my day
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I built a 3 way wedge, I will get photo's. It came out pretty awsum.
I actually split about 4 logs with it, just to try it out.
6.5 hp simply ain't enough. There I said it. It was worth a try. I killed the engine about 10 times getting 3 green rounds thru it. Full throttle did not help. It actually kicked down to the creeper stage once, but rest of the time it simply died.
I also see that I ws 1/2 right about my flimsy beam. It bends a bit, and I will add some strength to it, eventually.
The drive function is currently disabled. Due to a badly cracked and leaking valve. I emailed Northern tool. They said that Prince Hyd actually handles warranty... Really? I called Prince and got a phone that didn't answer, left voice msg. No reply. It would seem that Northern and Prince won't even think of trying to help a guy out with a cracked valve.
I swear that I did not over tighten the fittings.
I may do a little experimental repairs. I have nothing to lose.
Concerning the Engine, how much power do you think that a 2 cylinder Continental (teledyne) military spec gas engine can produce? The displacement is 16 cu in. Compression is 6 to 1, it was used on a 1.5 KW generator. It runs well, I have used it for years. I took it apart and the shaft is 3/4 and keyed. Little cutting, filing, welding, and I have a bracket that fits the 3 5/8 bolt pattern. I am going to try this on it. If it works it'l save me about $400.....
Where am I you ask? Buena Vista, right in the middle of nowhere.
later!
-Pat
Other tidbits, and
In reply to:
"At 6 hp, the best you are going to achieve is 3 gpm @ 3000 psi or more realistically 4 GPM at about 2500 psi. You really need at least 8 -10 hp. Then you can drive that thing. That thing is great btw! Where in CO you located Patrick? Fort Collins/Loveland here. If you were close enough, could I come and see it in person? It would make my day
"I built a 3 way wedge, I will get photo's. It came out pretty awsum.
I actually split about 4 logs with it, just to try it out.
6.5 hp simply ain't enough. There I said it. It was worth a try. I killed the engine about 10 times getting 3 green rounds thru it. Full throttle did not help. It actually kicked down to the creeper stage once, but rest of the time it simply died.
I also see that I ws 1/2 right about my flimsy beam. It bends a bit, and I will add some strength to it, eventually.
The drive function is currently disabled. Due to a badly cracked and leaking valve. I emailed Northern tool. They said that Prince Hyd actually handles warranty... Really? I called Prince and got a phone that didn't answer, left voice msg. No reply. It would seem that Northern and Prince won't even think of trying to help a guy out with a cracked valve.
I swear that I did not over tighten the fittings.
I may do a little experimental repairs. I have nothing to lose.
Concerning the Engine, how much power do you think that a 2 cylinder Continental (teledyne) military spec gas engine can produce? The displacement is 16 cu in. Compression is 6 to 1, it was used on a 1.5 KW generator. It runs well, I have used it for years. I took it apart and the shaft is 3/4 and keyed. Little cutting, filing, welding, and I have a bracket that fits the 3 5/8 bolt pattern. I am going to try this on it. If it works it'l save me about $400.....
Where am I you ask? Buena Vista, right in the middle of nowhere.
later!
-Pat
