Classic Northern Hydraulics 16ton Log Splitter.. All Original & Still works
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 3 ส.ค. 2021
- This is my 1st log splitter so figured I would run it today just for the fun of it
for its age its get due for a rebuild but it still works like it should..
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Wow over 30 years old and still running. That’s very cool. Thanks for sharing that. I love that fir that you’ve got. I wish we had that kind of wood here.
Yea still running thats awsom even for an old lawnmower engine. Definitely dont see that offton these days.
Thanks for watching Peter hopefully you and your wife have a great week.😁👍
Hi Daniel!!😀😀
The old splinter has had a good life. But it is definitely time for a new engine. It's cheaper to just get a new one than it is to try to rebuild the old one. It would be nice to have the pile of wood that the old girl split over the years.
Take care my friend!!😀😀
Logger Al
Yes it would be cheaper but it would be fun to rebuild it.some times having fun is better than going quick and cheap. My fortay is the Mazda Rotary engines so this would be my 1st piston engine I have been involved in rebuilding..
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Great video. I like those old splitter, they simple. Thats a good bit of wood. Thanks Der Guy.
Thanks, this splitter is stupid simple and that is what I this is unique about it. I do have a good stock pile going thats for sure..
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@@DanielAtkinsFirewood Thanks. You have a safe and good week and weekend as well my friend.
Hey Daniel , that splitter is still getting the job done man . 30 plus years old . That’s impressive . Take care
Yea not bad at all. It may be old and slow but still getting the job done..
Thanks for. Stopping by and watching Del.. 😁👍
Good job Daniel! Those old splitters still have there place in the woodyard.
Yes they do.. Just like other good equipment its tough to part with it..
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Hey Daniel great old log splitter. They worked good back in there time but it's good to up grade glad you did
Yes they did work great back in it's time so no complaints there but yes the Champion is much better.. Figured since it was here I could run it for a few minutes to show off..
Thanks for watching John see you next Wednesday.. 😁👍
The beauty in this splitter us it's 1) through feed ...with a multi way wedge it's just a straight push through. 2) it's low height is excellent for winching logs over it infact I bury mine in millings sometimes just to roll logs onto it just clp.a stick to the hand lever and it's easy to operate and you'll never drop a log on your foot I've got several splitters one I have is an old mackinaw like this...it absolutely spanks my new Huskee horiz/ vert splitter it's literally three times faster than the huskee....in the same window of time there's 3 times the wood produced
I have thought about adding or making a 4 way wedge but didn't think it would have the power to do it. Especially with the knotty stuff I tend to get..
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She’s a classic Daniel! Thanks for sharing!👍🏻
Yes she is.. Just like your old Montgomery Ward splitter.. Thanks for watching Rod hopefully you have a good week.😁👍
She still works great. Let’s call her Smokie , good video
Smokie is a good name for it.. Thank you for watching and commenting Larry. Hopefully you and your wife have a great week.. 😁👍
I have the twin to your splitter! Mine is 25 years old. It splits about 5 chords of hardwood every year. The only parts I have replaced are the muffler and a spark plug. The Mobil 1 5w30 oil is changed at the end of the season each year. I do have one suggestion, turn the carburetor mixture screw out just a tad so the engine will stop "popping."
Thanks for the info. I will pass it on to my neighbor as he bought it this past summer.
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The pronounciation for that engine on your old splitter is: Ta-come-say or Ta-come-see. Either one of those pronounciations will keep the mechanic at the small engine repair shop from throwing you onto the ground and stepping on you. One can never be too careful these days! Great old machine and it looks like it was well cared for. Keep up the great work Daniel!
That should mean rebuild kids on line should be available.. Would make a neat video on the rebuild..
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@@DanielAtkinsFirewood the only correct pronunciation is : ta-come-sa. Just like the Indian Chief.👍🏻
Good morning from Piqua Ohio. I really appreciate your videos, keep up the great work you do!
Thank you Stanley. Also welcome to my channel, hopefully you enjoy your stay and come back soon.
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Hello Daniel, I worked up a cord yesterday in the wood barn, nice video buddy🚜🪵👍🏼🇺🇸
Thanks Larry.. 1 cord down from your log pile thats great.. Keep on cutting and hopefully you and have a good week..😁👍
Cool little splitter, would take some work , but it would have made a nice dedicated to the woodyard vertical splitter for those biggins’. Hahaa. Catch ya again Daniel.
That would take a lot of work but just like a car of its vintage I dont have the Hart to modify it from factory.
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Great video
Thanks Richard.. Hopefully you have a good week. Thanks for watching and commenting too. 😁👍
Good morning Daniel, I noticed that splitter sits pretty low. But, it gets the job done. See you next week.👍🇺🇸
Yes it's really low one of the reasons I replaced it plus the Champion is faster.
But its easier to use for the larger rounds.
Thanks for watching Gary. Hopefully you have a good week..😁👍
That's a classic splitter for sure. Northern Hydraulics is now Northern Tool. That engine is an old Tecumseh (like the Indian) If you want to put a new engine on it, put a Predator from Harbor Freight on it. A very cheap and dependable Honda clone. Thanks for sharing. I like watching old things work. WST
Love the predator line of engine
It may be cheaper but I think I will tackle a rebuild.. I know how to rebuild the over complicated Rotary engines so this one should be stupid easy and fun too.. LoL thanks for watching Mike I do appreciate it.. 😁👍
@@mattsfirewoodvideos738 I have been looking at them but should be fun to just rebuild this one than it can stay closer to original as possible.. Just got to keep it simple..
Hi Daniel - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. Interesting machine. The low height of the work table would be a killer for me - I'd have it up on a platform. That knotty softwood is what I have to deal with most of the time and it tests any machine. This morning I was lucky enough to get about 1.5 cords of the best load of ash I've ever had. I bucked it up on site and I'm now about to start splitting back at my place. Keep on Splitting!
Yes the deck is low on this one but thats ok I dont use it that offton as the Champion is better on the back and has a faster cycle time.
Working on green fir right now for a gentleman for his winter of 2022 supply so that will help .
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I have a similar Northern Hydraulics log splitter, except mine has a Wisconsin Robin engine, and it seems to be built a little more solid than yours. The pump, lovejoy and other parts are the same. I got it from my dad, it hadn't ran in 10 years and started on the second pull!
Nice.,it's nice seeing vintage and classic equipment run. I tried starting this one the other day just because and it would not start..
So I will tinker with it abd see why but I think the engine is done..
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@@DanielAtkinsFirewood People spend a lot of $$ on fancy wood splitters, but I've never encountered a log it would not split.
@@scottjohnson921 : same here.. Even my Champion splitter is the same way..
They made them better back in the day I have a love hate relationship with my old splitter when it runs she dose great but it has an old points ignition kohler engine on it and those points can get touchy along with the condenser
To be honest I have never had to deal with points in small engines. The only car I had with points was a 73 Mazda Rx3..
I can understand the frustration with points when everyone around has electronic ignition.
Your splitter runs well from what I can tell..
Thanks for watching Matt hopefully you and the 2 boys have a good,week. 😁👍
@@DanielAtkinsFirewood appreciate that yeah I'm thinking about buying a predator motor to replace the old kohler and put the old motor in the shed lol
WOW, SHE'S AN OLDY BUT A GOODY... I CAN SEE IT'S NOT VERY ERGONOMIC, YOU SEEM KINDA HUNCHED OVER WHEN YOU'RE WORKING... YOUR LOWER BACK MUST GET TIRED AFTER A WHILE... I LIKE IT, PRETTY SIMPLE AN TO THE POINT HAVE A GOOD ONE DANIEL... PEACE...
I am allways bent,over with this one as the deck is really low compaired to thw champion splitter plus the Champion has a faster cycle time too..
Hopefully you have a good week. Thanks for watching and commenting. See you on back40 on Friday night 😁👍
Can take a nap while it splits. Your Champion must seem really fast in comparison. Got a backache watching you run this splitter.
You could definitely take a nap or drink a cup of,coffee between splits
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@@DanielAtkinsFirewood, well, had a grrat weekend last time around in the sense that I finally got around to tuning my G660 clone saw. Runs like it should now. Wait until Friday's video to hear the difference!
I think even if its not running good, its gotta be sentimental. I know mine will be. Surely looks hard on the ol back for a taller guy. Hope all is well bud.
It,is a little as this is the wst splitter for me..the Champion is the 2ns one I am looking at a 3rd and last splitter but need to save up a little more for that one..
Thanks for watching Brad hopefully you and the family have a good week..
Thanks for watching too I really appreciate it.. 😁👍
I like your new video the moming you did a really good jop this was really cool video you have a lot off firewood you did goid the moming love your video buddy
Thanks you Travis.. I am definitely working up a stock pile in my yard..
Thanks for watching. Hopefully you have a good week and we will see you next Wednesday..😁👍
You guys have a good night too you guys too buddy
@@traviscover590 : you too Travis..😜👍
Are you be on back 40 tonight buddy
@@traviscover590 : you bet I will be.. Hopefully see you there..
Hi Daniel. I'm currently working on the same wood splitter and getting it going. Could you tell me what size the axles are on that machine? Is it 1" axles? Mine needs new wheel bearings. Thank you!
I am pretty sure those are in one inch bearings.. Let me get the manual from a friend that has it now and we can see what it has.
When I replaced tires all I did was repack the bearings will greese and call it a day..
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My name is Danny I have same splitter keep it in barn when not using and looks almost new
The 1st owner kept it in a garage. Unfortunately, I don't have one so it was outside the whole time. I did sell it to a neighbor, and he will keep it under cover as well.. plus, do an engine rebuild, too.
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Haven't done anything to it change oil, when done shut off gas let run out dry
@DIGGER : Clean oil will help engine life and not running it in 90-degree August heat, too.. but I learned a lot with this one and learned more when I went to the Champion splitter
This type of splitter can be used as a processor for little to no money with some creative thinking I say this as I've done it
For clarity great video