Log splitter suggestions

[Loadstar]

Ended up with this splitter. Bought the 6.5hp engine NIB from neighbor for a good price. Has a decent cylinder and valves. Frame will need to be widened for better engine clearance. Also resivor is getting tossed and a new one built. Pump began leaking oil from input shaft so I'm thinking a new one may be in order. Not sure which directions to go on hydraulics. What pump, keep valve or different direction?

 

[LD1]

Why replace anything that's not needed.

6.5 hp is gonna limit you to either an 11gpm or 13 gpm two stage pump. Ideally would want about a 10 gallon tank. Beyond that, if it's ergonomically laid out, put it together and use it

 

[Loadstar]

While it's down for the count im just looking to put the best setup together.

 

[rswyan]

I think I'm running a 13 GPM Barnes pump with the same motor.

Assuming that you are using a a 4 x 24 cylinder and a valve and hoses that sized large enough, you should be able to get a decent cycle time (around 11 seconds in high flow)

You may need to adjust where the pump kicks down into single stage operation (low flow/high pressure) to avoid stalling the motor tho' ...