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Slowly collecting parts for the dump trailer's hydraulic system... want to make sure I've got this right. It's exactly the same as a woodsplitter. I've tried finding schematics on the web, but nothing. Here's what I've got;
Does the valve bypass the cylinder in the neutral position? If I wanted to install a couple pressure gages... would before and after the cylinder be good spots?... or before and after the valve? High, and low press? What about a temp gage? Where should that be to monitor the system? Anything else I'm missing?
Glen not sure on your valve. But for this applacation you need an open center valve, one that dumps back to tank. When the pump is on, the fluid will go into the valve and out back into the res. If you push forward or back on the lever it will move the body up and down. For pressure guages. if you want pump pressure put the guage right after the powerpac. If you put it on the cylinder, put it on the top, that will measure your load. A temp guage should not be needed. A wood splitter runs alot longer than you will be dumping. One more thing you should mount your cylinder under your box on on an angle, about 20 to 25 deg. If you keep your cylinder where it is, you will need a cylinder the lenth of your body to dump at a 45 deg angle.
1980 cj7 body. Merlin 540 with powerglide. Rockwells and big tires. tube frame with four link coilovers. Lots more goodies with a loose nut behind the wheel.
NO offence, but gearing up things like this usually end up with neither working well in either situation.
You dont want a wood splitter cylinder travelling 48" everystroke unless your splitting woood 40" long, youll waste more time waiting for the cylinder to get to the junk of wood than you would splitting.
I realize your trying to keep it cheap, and theres noone cheaper than me, but my advice is do both independently and do it right or yull have something that either works poorly, or costs you more in the long run trying to make it work.
As for splitting hardwood, how much do you plan on doing? 5 chord a year?
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Last Edit: Mar 15, 2011 15:45:32 GMT -4 by mostheman
Glen . I have a power pack here i can sell you . It has tank pump and remote all in one.I do have a 3 stage cly. here to ,from a slide in dump box that goes in a half ton truck. PM me for the prices.
1976 levi cj7 stock and in middle of a rebuild . And know sporting a new coat of red paint 2011 ford f250 super duty crew cab 4x4 My new toy is a 1947 willys cj2a
Are the components and plumbing in the first pic in the correct order, and am I missing any parts?
Scott; I like monitoring pressure systems. It's kinda what I do.
Mo; The "I" beam's going to be about 2' long, not using the full stroke of the cylinder. I don't burn wood to heat my house, I'm only wanting to gear up a splitter because essentially I'll have everything needed other then the beam... I have lots of dead wood around my place and instead of just wasting it, I like to junk it up and give it to neighbors. I'll also be gearing up a little outdoor firepit.
Glen I forgot you dont burn wood. I do remember ya boil water for a living. If you want wood split for your outdoor fireplace, you can burrow my log splitting device, AN AXE.... I dont need to split the wood for my fireplace on the beach. I say just build a trailer that dumps and leave it there. The logsplitter would sit around and would be one more thing you will back into, or mow around.
1980 cj7 body. Merlin 540 with powerglide. Rockwells and big tires. tube frame with four link coilovers. Lots more goodies with a loose nut behind the wheel.
Post by The Garagemahal on Mar 15, 2011 22:47:17 GMT -4
2 ft of I beam is not enough for a wood spliter . your prob gonna need at least 6 ft .You will need to weld on the "knife" at one end , and be able to mount the end of the cylinder on the other , with a flat push spot on the middle , at the other end of the cyl and that will have to have a guide , thats able to slide up the top of the I
BTW Ill take as much of the fire wood as you want to give away ! I can bring a dump truck , I burn wood
Are the components and plumbing in the first pic in the correct order, and am I missing any parts?
Sorry Scott, in-laws are getting the hardwood, two neighbors don't mind burning softwood, and I've got a friend with an outdoor fire pit that I'll be supplying as well as mine.
Glen
2003 Jeep TJ 6" susp, 1"BL, 6.0L, built 4L65E, shaved 14 bolt w/Detroit & Dana 60 w/ARB, 4.56s, 40" Krawlers.
Yep there in the correct order. The only thing missing is your engine that runs the pump. The oil looks a bit low to.
1980 cj7 body. Merlin 540 with powerglide. Rockwells and big tires. tube frame with four link coilovers. Lots more goodies with a loose nut behind the wheel.