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Equipment / Re: Log splitter problem
« on: March 15, 2014, 07:19:53 PM »
It does have a filter, it's on the return side of the valve body. I changed it when I had the cylinder repacked. Is it worth changing again? I believe I'm going to go ahead and order the seals for the pump.
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Equipment / Re: Log splitter problem
« on: March 15, 2014, 09:44:43 AM »
I completely drained all fluids out of tank, cylinder and filter. I refilled and it was still having the same problem. After about 10 minutes of run time it would start to come out the breather.
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Equipment / Log splitter problem
« on: March 14, 2014, 09:55:08 AM »
I have an older Northern Tool brand splitter that has the 2 stage pump, I think it is a 11 gpm. About a month ago, the cylinder started to jerk. I thought the seals in the cylinder was going bad so, I replaced them. Sure enough it fixed the problem. Monday, I moved the splitter to another location (about 3 miles) and when I cranked it up, the clyinder started to jerk again.
It has a clear discharge hose and it looks like it has air in the fluid. Also, fluid/air is coming out of the breather cap. I thought I may have cracked the cheap plastic fittings and this was allowing the pump to suck air. I replaced with all new metal fittings, hydraulic fluid, cranked and still the same problem.
I noticed that a small amount of fluid is coming out of the pump shaft. Could it be sucking in air there? If so, can I replace those seals or will it force me to buy another pump?
Thanks in Advance
It has a clear discharge hose and it looks like it has air in the fluid. Also, fluid/air is coming out of the breather cap. I thought I may have cracked the cheap plastic fittings and this was allowing the pump to suck air. I replaced with all new metal fittings, hydraulic fluid, cranked and still the same problem.
I noticed that a small amount of fluid is coming out of the pump shaft. Could it be sucking in air there? If so, can I replace those seals or will it force me to buy another pump?
Thanks in Advance
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General Outdoor Furnace Discussion / Re: going the distance??
« on: December 31, 2013, 01:10:59 PM »
Mine is about 60 feet from house and around 24"-30" deep.
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Equipment / Re: M105 Military Trailer for firewood
« on: December 10, 2013, 05:59:38 PM »
I plan on buying a deuce in the near future. I could not turn the price down for the 105. I have been looking for the 101 but can't find any that are close to me. I'll just keep on looking and hopefully I'll find one soon. That is a good idea of installing an axle with electric brakes and smaller diameter wheels. I had a friend come across some wheels that would interchange with the lug pattern of the 105. He installed the wheels and put some lower profile tires on them and lowered the trailer a good bit.
Hopefully, I'll put some welding and fabricating skills together and modify the trailer for my use.
Hopefully, I'll put some welding and fabricating skills together and modify the trailer for my use.
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Equipment / Re: M105 Military Trailer for firewood
« on: December 10, 2013, 09:20:48 AM »
I've got a 3/4 ton Chevy and a 1/2 ton Chevy. It may be to much for the 1/2 ton. It has air brakes and I've read if you take the air equipment off you'll shed about 300lbs. Also looking to install some lower profile tires to bring the height down.
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Fire Wood / Re: TYPE of CHAIN SAWS USED
« on: December 09, 2013, 04:24:44 PM »
Husky 272xp 20"
Husky 55 rancher 18"
Stihl 261 16"
Husky 55 rancher 18"
Stihl 261 16"
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Equipment / Re: M105 Military Trailer for firewood
« on: December 09, 2013, 01:24:07 PM »
I've been looking for awhile now and finally found one in my price range. I can't wait to get it!
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Tennessee Outdoor Furnaces / Re: 400HE wood consumption
« on: December 08, 2013, 04:34:07 PM »
These furnaces are becoming popular in my area (upstate SC). There is a dealer not far from me and he says that he has sold about 15 units in the past year.
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Home Made / Re: Fire Door
« on: December 08, 2013, 04:10:31 PM »
I built my door the same size as my firebox, 28x36. I have about 3" of refractory inside the door. I built the entire door out of 3/8 plate. I had to use my tractor to hang it on the furnace 
. It was a pain to install but, it has not warped yet. I've been heating for 5 years now.
. It was a pain to install but, it has not warped yet. I've been heating for 5 years now.
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Equipment / Re: M105 Military Trailer for firewood
« on: December 08, 2013, 12:11:59 PM »
This guy sells military items all the time, he currently has 3 of these. I'm going down this weekend to pick one up. Couldn't pass this deal up.
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Equipment / M105 Military Trailer for firewood
« on: December 08, 2013, 08:05:13 AM »
What's y'all's opinion on pulling this for firewood? I know I'll have to extend my pintle up for the tall tongue of the trailer. I found this trailer on CL for $350.
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Home Made / Re: finshed my build
« on: December 06, 2013, 06:31:37 PM »
I did not make a grate either. I just shovel out the edges of the firebox once a week. I might get a wheelbarrow full every two months. Great looking boiler!
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Electronics / Re: Wiring Thermostat
« on: December 06, 2013, 06:19:11 PM »
Wired it the way you said and it worked perfectly! Thanks again! 