Chipper Chinese Chipper Review

[Lazy]

Hi
They are also referred to as an internal retaining ring McMaster carr has them all

Charlie

 

[SPIKER]

you might also try jinmaparts.com, not sure of the exact web addy though they ahve been stocking lots of stuff.

Mark M /forums/images/graemlins/frown.gif

 

[DIYGuy]

I just published a set of articles on the chipper for CTOA. Chinese Chipper Articles.

 

[ken4210]

TonyC - I've tried to get a better picture of what I'm talking about, but can"t seem to get a good angle that shows it. I'll see if I can make an illustration that will show it more clearly. There was someone else on the post that pretty much hit on what the part is. It is like a snap ring with no plier holes, it looks like a C shaped piece of wire. I did look in the McMaster Carr catalog and thing I found a suitable replacement (see attachment). I think as a replacement it is actually a better choice than the original C clip, when it is installed it doesn't leave an open area for the ball to work against. I've used these spiral retaining rings with two stroke engine pistons before, and they work quite well. I'll give it a try and update everyone on if it works or not.

 

[ken4210]

Oops. forgot the attachment on the last post, Sorry

 

[TonyC]

Thanks a lot Ken. I would be very interested what you think. If it actually works out better I will get some for my chipper right away (if I ever get to pick it up that is!)

 

[ken4210]

TonyC - Well I got in the spiral retaining rings from McMaster Carr. They appear as though they will work much better than the original parts. The toughest part was getting the old ring out. I ended up cutting it out with a small cutting wheel in a Dremel Moto-tool. I installed the new rings, and took it out for a test chipping session, and didn't have any problems after a couple of hours. It was too cold out to stay out much longer than that. I plan on tearing down this assembly again after I run it a few more hours, just to make sure that this solved the problem. This unit sure makes quick work of a brush pile.

The McMaster-Carr # for the rings is #92370 a161. I bought a 5 pc package of stainless steel ones @ $6.20

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[TonyC]

Thanks for keeping me posted, Ken. The big question for me is should I replace my clips before I even start it or should I just leave well enough alone and keep an eye on it. What do you think?

 

[DIYGuy]

I'd keep an eye on it, and only replace it when necessary. FWIW, Bolton Power Equipment (BoltonPowerEquip.com) stocks a good supply of Chipper parts.

DIYGuy (MarkS)

 

[BrettW]

Guys, sorry to butt in but what do you think the minimum size tractor that could run this chipper? I have a 2000lb. , 20hp pto tractor. bw