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[stewie3500]

mlappin,

I would like to see the pics you mentioned. The conveyor is still not finished. I have the bearings to replace on the axle at the tail pulley but havent had the time. The splitter will pile wood off the end of the outfeed table about shoulder high before it tries to shove the splitter backwards. This has me pondering and idea. I am thinking i can build a ramp with sides to contain the wood that would attach to the table and "push" the wood up into the dump trailer. It would simplify things.

[mildot1]

That must happen more than I would have thought, I got the same engine for the same reason. I just picked up a 30" stroke, 2.5" dia ram cyl with a 40" long body yesterday, I don't know what it came off of but it was all I could do to get it in the truck.
I am really against bending over to wrestle logs or pick up splits so I am going for a build like this  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYrMBRFa-wc

I was figuring a 22gpm pump but not sure on the brand, seems to be a significant price diff between the Haldex and others. Is it worth it? I usually subscribe to the "Buy Once Cry Once" theory but wondering.
I am fabbing up my own tank, will be about 21 gl.

[mildot1]

This is just something that was brought to my attention by James at Spiltez. Looking at your setup I'm guessing changing the hydro filter will be a little bit of a bitch since it sits below the oil level of the tank???

His recommendation was to mount it as high as possible so you only loose what's in the filter.

FWIW

Still think it is a super system!

[stewie3500]

Mildot1,

I realized my error when i attempted to change the filter for the first time. I now have a valve installed between the tank and the filter body. Good catch. I finally got around to taking some pictures of the revised wedge.

Thanks

http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/stewie3500/slideshow/new%20splitter%20wedge

[mlappin]

Sorry it took so long to get the pictures. Any time one of the original paddles on the conveyor gave me problems I replaced it with 1"x1" tubing with a tab welded to each end to bolt into the original hole the paddle used.


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/Marty_Lappin/IMG_1166_zps116a2dda.jpg


http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t167/Marty_Lappin/IMG_1165_zpsab39f3cc.jpg

[stewie3500]

http://s1336.photobucket.com/user/stewie3500/media/Splitter%20Conveyor%20and%20Trailer/20141220_141904_zpsa189af4b.jpg.html?sort=3&o=0

Mlappin,

Thanks for the photos of the conveyor/elevator. I have my eye out for something similar to that. I am using an all aluminum unit that does work but is a bit too narrow at times. It still saves alot of handling though.