Firewood Processor

[f350ca]

It all looked good on paper but it was sure good to tack the assemblies together and see them fit.

The simulated smoke flavoured log aka garbage can is 19 inches in dia so it will cut a 24 inch log as planned.
A couple more parts to mount then I can start laying out the drive train.

Thanks for watching
Greg

 

[Bill Gruby]

Garbage cans are too long are they. LOL Nice work.

 

[f350ca]

I need a transfer case of sorts to drive two pumps that won't take a side load and the clutch for the saw.
The roughed out bearing mounts, these will get welded into the case then line bored in the mill.


The case is welded up, I have it sitting on 3 points on the mill so as not to twist it while the bolt surface is being milled flat.



Next step is to line the cover up and drill for bolts and tapered alignment pins, then line bore the bearing bosses.
Thanks for watching.

Greg

 

[FOMOGO]

Nice job on the transfer case. Chain or belt drive? Mike

 

[f350ca]

Thanks Mike, #40 roller chain, with a 24 and 30 tooth sprocket. The engine runs at 2800 rpm this will step the clutch up to 3600. A belt drive from there will spin the chainsaw sprocket at 7400 rpm to get the 7000 fpm Oregon wants for this chain.

Greg

 

[f350ca]

Building the pump mounts now. There will be a LoveJoy coupling between the box and each pump.





Greg

 

[f350ca]

Well it looks like we'll need to find another project for the Wisconsin engine.
BIG gloat here,
A chap I do some work for is rebuilding a 1928 Chev. He brought the spindles over for me to replace the king pin bushings, when he asked how much I told him I only charge for work related stuff. This morning he landed in the yard with this genset. Figured I needed a diesel for the processor. Its a Kubota D600 3 cylinder 14 hp. He said it ran perfect, but has been sitting in a shed for about 20 years.

 

[f350ca]

Got the alternator off the engine. Spinning the flywheel by hand indicated no compression at first. After a few revolutions I started to get compression on one cylinder. Expecting stuck valves.


Greg

 

[f350ca]

The valves seam to be moving fine so Im guessing the rings are stuck. I pilled the glow plugs and have been soaking the cylinders with an ATF and Acetone mix.
As the engine marinates Im back at the transfer case.
This is the driven shaft, it will spin the one hydraulic pump and the electric clutch.
I need to cut a keyway down the 1:4 taper, any suggestions as to how to hold it in the mill?

 

[mattthemuppet2]

in v blocks attached to an angle plate? It'll be a bit of a flexi flier but it might work..