3pt wood splitter modification question

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Another question. Lets say i get a simple prince detent log splitter valve. Their diagram shows for an external reservoir system. With specific inlet and outlet ports. If i am using the rear remotes from the tractor and have to bungee the valve open by the seat, how would i plumb this and make it work?
 
   / 3pt wood splitter modification question #12  
Another question. Lets say i get a simple prince detent log splitter valve. Their diagram shows for an external reservoir system. With specific inlet and outlet ports. If i am using the rear remotes from the tractor and have to bungee the valve open by the seat, how would i plumb this and make it work?

The valve should allow fluid to flow through it freely unless you hit the handle. So you’d bungee cord the tractor rear remote handle down. You’d put the tractor rear rear remote hoses on both ports on the valve.
 
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4570: Thanks a bunch! Hopefully get to work on modernizing this splitter soon. Time for sleep.
 
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EDIT: Fixed the issue
 

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I'm not an expert on hydraulics but what the Rapid Extend Control Valve does is make it so you don't need a two stage pump on a small gas engine. It can't speed up hydraulic flow of your tractor. To do that you'll probably have to either convert it to a PTO powered pump to get more flow or swap out the hydraulic cylinder for a smaller one to reduce the amount of fluid needed. The problem then comes down to just how much do you spend on modifying what you have vs just buying a stand alone splitter (or 3pt). For me I ended up with a stand alone and I use my loader to lift large rounds up so I can just roll them onto the splitter.

Do you know how big the cylinder is? I'm sure someone here can tell you how many tons it develops. My stand alone is suppose to be 27 tons (but probably less) and has never had a problem splitting anything. How far does it extend? Most people use around 16" for their fireplaces. If the thing can extend 30" or more then you can help speed thing up by not letting it retract (if you don't already) all the way back between rounds.
A rapid extend Valve will speed up a 3pt wood splitter quit a bit. I upgraded mine with this valve from Prince som i have trues it.
 

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