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log splitter re-power update

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andy b.

11-07-2004 18:36:33




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don't know if anyone cares, but i thought i'd give an update on the resolution to my dead splitter engine.
the 8HP Briggs quit a week or so ago and i decided to go with a cheap used motor. i found an old New Holland snowthrower with a 1972 vintage Briggs 5HP engine in it that ran and started perfectly. i finally had time today to redo the mounting so i could fit the 5HP engine and now it runs like a champ!!!
:-)

with the old 8HP i could get it to almost stall with some big knotted logs. i couldn't even get the rpms to drop on the "new" 5HP engine. compared to the half-dead 8HP this seems like about a 16HP.
:-)

i love it when a plan comes together.

andy b.

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Bob - MI

11-08-2004 05:18:37




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 Re: log splitter re-power update in reply to andy b., 11-07-2004 18:36:33  
Congrats on finding something that would work for you. The governor is probably working well on this one and it"s giving you more power when you need it.

Beats shelling out $300.00+ for a new 8hp



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37 chief

11-07-2004 23:03:01




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 Re: log splitter re-power update in reply to andy b., 11-07-2004 18:36:33  
I use wood for all the heat in my house. I built a log splitter. Since the splitter is stationary I used a 5 horse electric motor, which works quite well. I would have rather used a gas engine. but the motor and pump came as a unit, and I didn't have a gas motor. sure beats breaking hammer handles, and flying wedges. Stan



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RN

11-07-2004 19:36:38




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 Re: log splitter re-power update in reply to andy b., 11-07-2004 18:36:33  
Working governors help adjust engine to load. Now make sure you get a good aircleaner and change oil regularly. RN.



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Willy-N

11-07-2004 18:51:28




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 Re: log splitter re-power update in reply to andy b., 11-07-2004 18:36:33  
My new spliter has a OHV 5.5 HP Engine and no problem at all spliting wood with it. Sure beats using a Maul and Wedges to bust the big ones with. Mark H.



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buickanddeere

11-08-2004 11:12:56




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 Re: log splitter re-power update in reply to Willy-N, 11-07-2004 18:51:28  
Problem is now you only get the heat from the wood twice now instead of three times. Eg, cutting/handling, splitting and then burning.



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