I have a 20+ year old Didier log splitter that I think it is rated at 20T. It has a fresh 6.5 hp Briggs. I would like to repair/upgrade some parts.
First off, my brass ram guides are worn. I would like to make some new, sturdier steel slides. I understand the brass keeps it from binding so I expect to have to use lubrication on the beam from now on.
Second, my valve is worn to where it won't auto return when I push the lever back. I am looking at a 2 way detent valve in Northern Tools. I assume when you push the lever in either direction, it will autocycle (not just on the return stroke like my current valve). Is this correct?
Third, I am considering buying a new pump. I assume my pump is rated at 11 gpm. My cycle time is slower than I would like (20 or so seconds). With a 6.5 hp motor, would I be able to use a 13.6 or even a 16 gpm pump? I split hardwood-mainly Ash and Hickory.
Last of all, Northern has a four-way, slip on splitter head. I am wondering if I could use this on my splitter for mid-sized Ash and smaller Hickory. If I did try the four-way, would a higher volume pump be out of the question?
First off, my brass ram guides are worn. I would like to make some new, sturdier steel slides. I understand the brass keeps it from binding so I expect to have to use lubrication on the beam from now on.
Second, my valve is worn to where it won't auto return when I push the lever back. I am looking at a 2 way detent valve in Northern Tools. I assume when you push the lever in either direction, it will autocycle (not just on the return stroke like my current valve). Is this correct?
Third, I am considering buying a new pump. I assume my pump is rated at 11 gpm. My cycle time is slower than I would like (20 or so seconds). With a 6.5 hp motor, would I be able to use a 13.6 or even a 16 gpm pump? I split hardwood-mainly Ash and Hickory.
Last of all, Northern has a four-way, slip on splitter head. I am wondering if I could use this on my splitter for mid-sized Ash and smaller Hickory. If I did try the four-way, would a higher volume pump be out of the question?