log splitter engine

[baddnee]

has anyone put auto throttle on a splitter engine & how do you do it.....

 

[LD1]

I'll bite. What exactly is an auto-throttle?

And why would you need one on a splitter?

I wouldnt want the added complexity to an already simple and efficient design.

 

[jlgurr]

I'll bite too. We want one because it only needs to rev up when the log is really tough. Otherwise just above idle is plenty enough get up and go and it's not so loud and much more fuel efficient. I'll watch this thread to see how it progresses.

 

[LD1]

While you may not need the RPM's for the power to pop the log, it will be slower at a lower RPM.

1800RPM will only cycle half the speed of 3600RPM.

And it really dont make it much quieter IMO. We have a 3-phase motor on one of the splitters. Its still loud. Hydraulic pump whine. Not as quiet as we were hoping for, but still nice to split indoors where its warm and not fume yourself out.

Fuel consumption is nil. On my 16.5HP/22GPM combo AND on dads 6.5HP/11GPM combo, its maybe a quart or 1/2 gallon per cord. Not enough to even worry about IMO

 

[KeithRa]

I think he talking like on larger excavators or a miller welder. It idles till a load is sensed then it excites a solenoid on throttle. If I where you I would check on the miller welder repair manuals. They show wiring and parts need. miller welders web site has repair manuals online.

 

[LD1]

Interesting concept. Given the small engines, limited idle time, and already fuel efficient engines, I dont think the cost and complexity would be worth it. :2cents:

But would be cool if you could make one work.

 

[KubotainNH]

I had a Generac generator that idled down when no load via a solenoid like someone else mentioned. The solenoid was stronger than the governor spring. You could possibly setup a switch that when the hydraulic valve is in the neutral position the solenoid is powered and the engine idles. Push on the valve lever and the solenoid shuts off letting it rev up. That would be a simple way and the governor would still function for the load needed.

 

[franklin2]

I wonder if you could find a pressure switch like this.
1200 PSI NO MICO 20-580-021D1200 PRESSURE SWITCH

And hook it up to a solenoid hooked to the throttle. It would be better if you could find an adjustable switch.

 

[franklin2]

Or, depending on how your cylinder is mounted, if you could elongate the mounting holes slightly and put a very large adjustable spring against the cylinder, you could put a microswitch on the cylinder and when it moved back in the holes the switch would activate and raise the rpm of the engine.

 

[baddnee]

I had a Generac generator that idled down when no load via a solenoid like someone else mentioned. The solenoid was stronger than the governor spring. You could possibly setup a switch that when the hydraulic valve is in the neutral position the solenoid is powered and the engine idles. Push on the valve lever and the solenoid shuts off letting it rev up. That would be a simple way and the governor would still function for the load needed.

that's what I`m talkin about. where to get the parts @ how to hook it up........ lets do this..

thanks.kubotainnh