You may consider using a dry lube (graphite spray) on the beam. It can be found in a farm store, used for grain wagons and auger trays so that grain doesn't stick. Using oil with all the bark and such creates the gummy mess you have. I put on my traditional splitter and it made a big difference in brushing out the junk from the rail and guide slots.
love seeing the clips of you loading and maintaining your woodturner thrown into the videos, im sure everybody on this channel loves seeing wood being used as well as the main video content
I guess the clutch disengages or slips at startup and when the splitter stalls on a piece of wood. Am I right? I am trying to think of what purpose it has. I have heard they have springs to absorb the flywheel energy when the ram is stalled on a piece of wood.
We rigged a foot trigger on our Super Splits. The most frequent repair was replacing the bearing that pushes the rack down. We found after about a thousand cords we wore a trench in the I beam. We used some bar oil on the beam. We also replaced several engines.
This will be my new machine as well. I have been watching and subscribe to a variety of firewood channels and when I get started soon the theme will be value added super quality customer service with a smile driven by a super splitter. If I ever decide to go beyond 50 cord/year, I’ll upgrade to something as quick but able to more precisely size my wood. I’m designing an operation in which the splitter can be inserted into several scenarios. The first is portable making rounds where the trees fall and the second will be mounted on a gooseneck trailer with a winch boom to move rounds into the mouth and split into totes that can be moved off with a loader, and the third is an operation that can be fed from rounds out of the back of a truck or trailer and logs to a bucking table that can feed the splitter as well. I’m thing gravity rollers and other passive ways to move wood into the mouth and then feeding a conveyer to relocate the split wood to stacking sites. Your channel has been helpful in this plan and your business philosophy will be duplicated. If all goes well I can make some extra income in retirement doing what I love part time as I’m able. It’s going to be the best product in my area and I’m going to charge a premium. If I don’t have to lift I can do this till I’m eighty and let my assets survive me. Reno
Agree Brian. I follow a guy on YT whose production day is 6 hours long, 2 hours dedicated to cleaning the shop and maintenance of machines. He says they are more productive than an 8 hour shop. Joe
Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. That was a super tutorial with clear close ups to illustrate your commentary. That problem didn't occur overnight so you had a lucky escape regarding the crankcase damage. I know the clutch is beside it but I'm surprised the bushing doesn't need some lubrication. Perhaps it's made with lubricant impregnated into the brass. I was also intrigued that the flywheels started to move as soon as the engine rotated, I was expecting that the revs needed to rise before the clutch bite into the new red hub. I have the same engine on my Hakki Pilke Eagle saw and they are wonderfully reliable with minimal maintenance required.
I agree with all your observations BR. i don't know about the lubrication of the bushing but I will ask the Manufacturer. I had thought the flywheels would be stationary at idle but evidently not! Joe
Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland again. I have been thinking about your clutch issue and the fact the flywheels were spinning as soon as the engine started and not when it revved up. Perhaps we were looking at the issue from the wrong angle. It's possible that the main function of the clutch is to act like a shear pin, to slip if wood got stuck on the knife thereby preventing damage to keyway, bearings or whatever else the violent shock would wreck. It's possible an immediate stop could even break the engine flywheel key in a similar manner to a lawnmower blade hitting a rock - that problem has been brought to me in the past. If I owned a SuperSplit I wouldn't get rid of the clutch, it has to be there for a very valid reason. That will be my last "Thought for the Day" in 2020!!
I'm glad you made this video. When I bought ours I asked Paul what extra parts I should get .He gave me a box with a woodruf key, that brass bushing, bumpers and a return bearing. Now I know where the brass bushing goes.Thanks.
I'm surprised that there's apparently no provision for lubricating that clutch bushing. It's probably "oilite", sintered (small metal bits fused with heat & pressure) brass/bronze, that's dipped in oil. Provision to give it a drop or so periodically would greatly extend its lifetime. Nice tour of the mechanical bits. It would seem that belt tension would load that bearing some. Happy New Year.
I keep the belts pretty loose Jacques. I have never had them slip before. I'm curious what others with experience will say in the comments. I'm sure someone will know. Joe
My nichol in the grass. Would the clutch stay fully engaged if engine wasn't operated @ less than full throttle? Chainsaws have a needle bearing, and that solves that. But you can still fry the clutch be "leaning" on the saw, causing slippage of the clutch shoes against the drum. Donny Walker chainsaw guru, attributes main bearing/seal failure to overheated clutch heat transfer to crankshaft. Clutch drum Paint/metal discolored?!⚠️
RED LOCTITE??? You will most likely have a real tough time getting it off again later. Blue loctite ( medium duty) would be best. Great little machine. Looks to work really well.
I'm also a fan of the red stuff. If it needs loctite then it gets the best. If it needs to come off 1 day 10-20 years down the track then I'll curse my stupidity for overkill. What I don't do is curse my stupidity for not using a strong enough loctite when something comes loose.
@@Alan_Hans__ never had anything come loose on our offroad racers, and only ever used blue. One of those machines encounters a heck of alot more vibration, and pounding, than any log splitter. Never lost a part, nothing ever came loose, and never had to cuss myself for using something I shouldn't have.
Hi I own the same splitter and I agree with everything you said what a great splitter, I also split about 300 cord I just replace the belts after 6/7 years, I also visit the company here in Massachusetts and the are a great company and very helpful I’m very happy but I will check my clutch 😊
Always wear your Ear Protection, at start up run the engine for awhile before putting in on, listen on how it sounds, and then at the end of your splitting take your ear protection off and listen again to your Machine, this i found works well on knowing if there is a problem. Happy New Year Joe see you on Back40 tonight.
Customer service is huge in my opinion if you depend on your equipment. Doesn't matter if the equipment is low or high quality especially if the cost is over $1000. I've purchased one or two good quality backyard machines in the past but I struggled finding parts and phone/email feedback. It just made it a frustrating chore. Well done Joe.
Good post Darryyll. The thing I beleive I am now using as a test going forward is "Does the Dealer Answer The Phone?" While I think its reasonable for a call to go to VM every now and then I would expect a quick return call if I had to leave a message. Joe
Great opening scenes; makes for improved video quality. I am leaning toward buying a Super Splitter as my first firewood splitter and this helps in understanding the maintenance of the machine. “Keep on Keeping on!” Tim @ Cliffside Acres
Joe when you first started talking about changing the clutch I thought that would be somewhat complicated. Looked to be a pretty simple repair and the Super Split was easy to work on. I couldn’t believe the difference in the size of the holes between the old one and the new one. I’m surprised the old one was still on. Take care brother.
I have run many cords of wood thru my SS without a clutch rather just a fixed pulley. Use a like diameter and the belt tension is enough to slip if the ram stalls. The machines starts easily and there is one less moving part. I have run this setup with both gas engine and electric motor.
There is a guy on YT that has that set up and it seems to work ok. I think what I will do is keep an eye on the brass bushing. That seems to be the big wear item. Joe
I heard a rumor that SS is now selling machines without the clutch. I agree with one less moving part. If and when mine fails I’m switching to direct drive.
I'm thinking you might order another brass bushing/key and maybe just replace it once a year to be safe. I can't imagine the brass bushing by itself would be very expensive. As a side thought, I've always noticed repairs or breakdowns usually come in 3's. This is only #2 so keep an eye out for a 3rd.
I heard in the video that red loc- tite was used on the bolt threads, will probably have to torch the pulley and clutch assembly off, then heat the shaft to unscrew the bolt. I'll bet the bolt will be twisted off before realizing that red loc-tite is permanent though.
Was told by a dealer today that they recommend removing that brass bearing in the clutch and putting oil on both sides of the bearing every time you change the oil (100 hours or so)
Why not spray brake cleaner on the side of the case with all the dirt , grease and shavings? Start everything back clean and new , so any new accumulation can be an early clue of future wear?
That is a sintered bronze bushing, it should be soaked in oil before fitting to keep the oil in the bush. They are like the old car clutch nose bearings which were kept in a tin with oil and taken when needed replacing that one with a new one for the next job. That bush will wear exactly the same as the first one. Chainsaws use needle roller bearings for the same purpose and they need a bit of grease on them regularly.
I have put my little DR k10 splitter through hell and back and never done anything to it. After watching this, maybe this summer I'll get the manual out and go through it. Of course now i use a powersplit for everything but it's still good to have. Great video and filming
It was fortunate that you caught the clutch problem when you did. Perhaps going forward, you could take the covers off the super splitter every 10 hours of use for a visual inspection, greasing and preventative maintenance.
Great video Joe. Leave the hearing protection ON! It’s a few dollars to replace engine parts. Your hearing can not be repaired. Maybe get a set of muffs that block the loud noise, but lets conversation through, like Peltors or Walker’s Electronic Earmuffs. We use them on the pistol range every session, just replace the batteries when needed.
Hey Joe. Ive used a chainsaw to cut a ratchet strap, and it went fine (i dont recommend it), until a few weeks later my chainsaw just wouldnt spin. Turns out the tiny string from the strap got tangled up in the clutch over the course of a few weeks. I didnt have to replace it but it had to take the clutch off and clean it all out. Maintenance is key in the wood game i suppose, but I'm glad our equipment is so serviceable.
@Gary S Thanks Gary! I honestly can't remember if I got a manual with the SS. It has been a while lol. I like the idea of the hour meter. I am never in a hurry so I do keep good care of it. Thanks for the kind words. Joe
Looks like the bushing had a key built into it that sheared off, and that's where the trouble started. It's a spacer to adapt the pulley on the clutch to the smaller engine shaft, not a bearing. Thanks for showing the grease points on the flywheel. I've missed that up 'tll now.
Dave Boyt, it's certainly does serve is a bearing surface,though it is the outer surface of the bushing that is the bearing surface. The bronze bushing does spin with the motor shaft, but when the clutch is disengaged the outer metal housing with the belt grooves on it is stationary. So the bore of that pulley housing rides on the outer surface of that bronze bushing which is rotating at engine speed. When the centrifugal clutch engages there is no movement between those two, they are locked together by the weights extending and contacting the inside of the clutch drum.
@@ohiowoodburner I would have thought there should have been a light coating of grease or oil on the outer surface of that bronze bushing. Does the super split manual address that?
We have a go-cart with that type of clutch, periodically, we would clean that bushing, and smear a thin layer of grease on it. Seem to help male it wear a lot longer. Don't use too much grease, you don't want it in the friction shoes! Happy New Year !! Larry New Franklin, Stark Co. Ohio.........(Almost neighbors! )
Seeing that brass in the clutch tells me really fast that company uses quality parts them using that softer brass saved that shaft didn’t it but Iv never heard nothing but good from super splitter!
This is a new thing for me to learn so I'm not sure. I had just thought it was a traditional bearing but certainly I am going to replace that brass bushing prob yearly. Joe
I enjoy your channel. I do 50-100 cords myself here in East Central Ohio. Good advice about headphones and hearing any damage to your equipment. Not only that, speaking of "hearing damage". I know you said your past was mostly in the corporate world so you may not have years of running power equipment daily. Headphones (music, talk, etc.) are not hearing protection from engine noise. In fact, it adds decibles of noise to your ears' input. I've been running power equipment (mowers, logsplitter) daily since I was in my teens. (30+ years) When I was 31, I joined the Marine Corps for a 4 year stint and found out through the yearly screenings (I was a combat weapons instructor) that I had lost 5% hearing in a certain frequency in my left ear. I never wore hearing protection in my 20's. You won't get it back. Try a quality pair of straight hearing muffs (like the Husqvarna's) and I bet you will find yourself less fatigued at the end of a long day of splitting. I admire your entrepreneurial spirit and channel content. Have you ever looked at Built-rite out of Ludlow, Vermont? I have had their 11 HPWS with log lift, built- in four way wedge and optional 6 way wedge. Also coupled to their conveyor belt. Owned it since 2004, thoudands of cords of wood and only replaced the engine and pump once. Same ram, no pressure loss. I have found it to be the perfect blend of speed and efficiency more than any other comparable splitter on the market. Check them out, great people. www.built-rite.com
Great post Steve. Where do you live? Are you near Woodsfield? I agree about the music. At least mine is on low db but certainly isnt giving my ears a break. I have looked at the Built Rite but haven't made up my mind yet! Thanks for supporting the channel. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner Woodsfield is way south of me. We're neighbors, I'm in eastern Stark County. The best thing you could do is not take my advice, but see for yourself. Hopefully this October '21, the Paul Bunyan Show will be back on at the Guernsy County Fairgrounds on the first full weekend of October. It was cancelled last year. If you are in the market for equipment, Built-rite and the others are there and you can test run equipment. I will include a link for the show. At the beginning of the video there is a freeze frame from a few years ago where my aluminum dump truck (with the Brazillian cherry sideboards) and my built-rite conveyor is visible. I have often worked with built- rite and one other manufacturer at the show for the last several years. It's great commaraderie and you can buy saws, chain, and other gear at great prices! th-cam.com/video/IyRHx7nF5_4/w-d-xo.html
Coming from an automotive point of thinking. Bet this was the easiest clutch you have ever replaced. No jacks, no bench pressing a transmission no drive shaft removal and gear lube everywhere no big impacts ect.. 😁👍
Seems like you could use break cleaner to get the gum off and then use some oil after it is cleaned. But so long as you are doing something oil wise and keeping it clean, it should be good. I was just giving ideas about sprays as fast in the field clean extra effort.
Using equipment consistently you get used to the sounds and they increase so little over time it’s easy to miss. Don’t beat yourself up over it. I haven’t dove into that clutch yet but your video gives great light into its workings. How much to order just for he brass bushing?
I never asked Harold but it seems that is all you need. I think you should probably make it a part of maintenance to replace it yearly. I know I will be. Joe
Hi Joe...that snow makes a lot of extra work don't it? I think I would just let the head phones on and take that fly wheel cover off from time to time and do an inspection of everything. Service as needed...hopefully the noises would become next to null. Nice machine...Steve in PA
Thanks for the comment Steve. It is amazing how this occurred to me...it obviously hasn't happened overnight but it was happening right in front of me. Lesson learned! Joe
Hold on to the old clutch cover. You should be able to get a replacement bushing. Fix it and keep as a spare. Time is money in your business. Should have used blue loctite on that bolt but a drop of red isn't going to hurt anything either!
Humm... I think you answered your own question as to why it might have failed. I’m thinking running the engine at half throttle the clutch is not keeping fully engaged and when you hit the wood it might be slipping. When the clutch slips the bushing takes over. The faster the engine runs the more centrifugal force it makes...less slippage. Also radial loading from belt tension can cause wear and I’m sure that is an oil impregnated bushing but I believe a sealed ball bearing clutch would be a better fit if operators prefer to run machine slower.
Good points Garny. I had never dug into a go cart clutch like this before. I had just thought there was a traditional bearing involved but certainly the brass bushing makes clear about more RPMs needed over the long term. Joe
Good afternoon! I’m glad that the super splitter is fixed and you can get back to splitting. You might want to put some JB weld where the clutch scored into the side of the motor in case the clutch goes bad again that it won’t instantly go through the motor and wreck the motor. I need to get back to splitting and making TH-cam videos for my channel but it has been cold and snowy here where I am. Awesome video and keep up the good work!
Joe my hats off to you. You can make videos on snow removal or snow survival haha. Thats a job in itself. Great Video. Steelers are going to need some luck on their side. Big Ben is sitting out. Have a great day.-Lendy from California
Morning Joe sorry I missed your live show my mum lives with me and she is not a well person bless her next time we will catch up loved your vid keep up with the good work. I was watching another channel with the yapa 435 another good work horse until next time happy new year to u and family.
Wood is very hard on equipment.. bushings and bearings are what you call wear parts.. and are cheap if replaced before the main components are damaged.. I'd keep an eye on the rack bearings and replace before they completely seize up...
I do just that...I seem to have them on my mind every time I get this thing out of the barn. lol. One of the things on my checklist is to make sure they are spinning when the rack comes out. Joe
Also, looks like the company should put out a notice to check the brass clutch bushing every do many hours...would cost a lot less if you caught this early and just had to replace the bushing...I would replace that on a regular basis if I were you. Luvyour videos. I cut and sell wood just for exercise.
Thanks for the nice words Russell. I'm glad you are being active and working with firewood. It's a great workout. I totally agree with you about the brass bushing. It is new to me and I am going to keep an eye on it. Joe
Thanks for the info. Goodson has a youtube channel now and most of the videos are just as good or better than the show. He also bought 6 new trucks earlier this year.
Next time that you grease spin those flywheels to get grease to fill up the bearing .Check with Super splitter see sell just the brass bushing dig the one out and press in the new one.
No lube on the brass bushing to steel belt pulley drive housing? Anytime the clutch isn’t engaged, or any slip time, it’s brass to steel for the lube. Was it oilite bronze bushings, self lube?
G'day Joe, definitely a case of operator abuse 😜. But seriously it's hard to tell from watching on a tablet 15000 miles away but if that's a pourous or sintered bush it's supposed to be inpregnated with oil. If so you place one end in your palm then pump it full of oil then place your other palm on top and squeeze you'll see the oil come out through the side remove the excess then you're good 👍.
It's great to hear from you Ish. I will keep an eye on it. Calling the manufacturer to inquire about the lubrication requirements for this. Hope you are well. Joe
Joe new sub here watched quite a few of you videos. Grew up with the boy 2 doors south of you. Also real good friends with you new neighbors, in fact she picks my oldest girl up from school couple days a week... haha small world. Love the content keep up the good work...
That is an awesome family. They have been great people to us and we think the world of them. If you are friends with them that speaks highly of you Anthony. Joe.
Just go thru their website. Or call them and ask for Conner. He is very knowledgeable. I understand switching between gas and electric is pretty easy. Just need the engine and the mounting plate.
I like your new video this morning you did a really good job looks like you are back in business good job this morning looks like the wood stove is going really good happy new year too you guys and your family buddy good job buddy
Why is this boiler, or whatever it is, way out in the yard? Great it’s near the firewood, but otherwise why? Is it a boiler? Seen this a couple times and wondered, a friends wood burner in upstate New York is in his basement, the yard seems odd
They make a model with heavier flywheels but none with more knives. There are some people who have modded them themselves. I really don't think those would work as good as the single knife. Joe
Hi Rob - Big Rodders again. Born in Dublin, reared in Sligo, now living in Lisburn for 43 years. I split logs semi professionally for some years but now I'm semi retired - the mind is still willing but the body is increasingly resistant!
Welcome Rob. I'm from Ohio USA. LOL I was just going to introduce you to Big Rodders but I see you have already had the pleasure. Such a nice man and very helpful to the channel. I hope you two are able to connect. Joe
Doesn't make sense why that bushing wore out...not sure what caused it to wear. Loose bolt holding the clutch on? I have a really old super duty special edition, with the Honda 9hp, it doesn't have a clutch, just a 3 groove sheave, so I was surprised that a unit had a centrifugal clutch on it...learn something new everyday. They are pretty indestructible, and easy to repair if need be. Have a great day.
Some of that wear on bushing might be on how much tension is on the belts. I'm wondering if a regular sealed bearing would be better than brass bushing, that's something their engineers should figure out.
Joe, thanks for the informative video and heads up for SS owners and future owners. Is your SS still under warranty and if so, were the parts covered under warranty?
Okay have a question on this splitter Joe, that is how long of a log you can put in that one? Cause might might look into one of these my 22 ton can do like a 24 inch in it. Thanks 🥸😎
There are some people on YT that have replaced their bearings with sealed ones. I guess they are pricey but do a good job. At least for me I haven't had to replace any yet. I put my time in keeping the beam clean and that seems to work...for now...lol. Joe
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You may consider using a dry lube (graphite spray) on the beam. It can be found in a farm store, used for grain wagons and auger trays so that grain doesn't stick. Using oil with all the bark and such creates the gummy mess you have. I put on my traditional splitter and it made a big difference in brushing out the junk from the rail and guide slots.
love seeing the clips of you loading and maintaining your woodturner thrown into the videos, im sure everybody on this channel loves seeing wood being used as well as the main video content
Awesome to see the inner working of one of them supper splitters, was always abit curious on how they worked! Stay warm there Joe!
Thanks Johnny. Love this machine. Joe
I guess the clutch disengages or slips at startup and when the splitter stalls on a piece of wood. Am I right? I am trying to think of what purpose it has. I have heard they have springs to absorb the flywheel energy when the ram is stalled on a piece of wood.
We rigged a foot trigger on our Super Splits.
The most frequent repair was replacing the bearing that pushes the rack down. We found after about a thousand cords we wore a trench in the I beam. We used some bar oil on the beam.
We also replaced several engines.
This will be my new machine as well. I have been watching and subscribe to a variety of firewood channels and when I get started soon the theme will be value added super quality customer service with a smile driven by a super splitter. If I ever decide to go beyond 50 cord/year, I’ll upgrade to something as quick but able to more precisely size my wood. I’m designing an operation in which the splitter can be inserted into several scenarios. The first is portable making rounds where the trees fall and the second will be mounted on a gooseneck trailer with a winch boom to move rounds into the mouth and split into totes that can be moved off with a loader, and the third is an operation that can be fed from rounds out of the back of a truck or trailer and logs to a bucking table that can feed the splitter as well. I’m thing gravity rollers and other passive ways to move wood into the mouth and then feeding a conveyer to relocate the split wood to stacking sites. Your channel has been helpful in this plan and your business philosophy will be duplicated. If all goes well I can make some extra income in retirement doing what I love part time as I’m able. It’s going to be the best product in my area and I’m going to charge a premium. If I don’t have to lift I can do this till I’m eighty and let my assets survive me. Reno
The importance of having systems in place for all aspects of the business including regular preventive maintenance. 👍
Agree Brian. I follow a guy on YT whose production day is 6 hours long, 2 hours dedicated to cleaning the shop and maintenance of machines. He says they are more productive than an 8 hour shop. Joe
Service from manufacturer is great! Nice to see you go through the whole process of repair.
Thanks Steve. Can't speak enough about how great they are to work with. Joe
Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland. That was a super tutorial with clear close ups to illustrate your commentary. That problem didn't occur overnight so you had a lucky escape regarding the crankcase damage. I know the clutch is beside it but I'm surprised the bushing doesn't need some lubrication. Perhaps it's made with lubricant impregnated into the brass. I was also intrigued that the flywheels started to move as soon as the engine rotated, I was expecting that the revs needed to rise before the clutch bite into the new red hub. I have the same engine on my Hakki Pilke Eagle saw and they are wonderfully reliable with minimal maintenance required.
I agree with all your observations BR. i don't know about the lubrication of the bushing but I will ask the Manufacturer. I had thought the flywheels would be stationary at idle but evidently not! Joe
Hi Joe - it's Big Rodders in Ireland again. I have been thinking about your clutch issue and the fact the flywheels were spinning as soon as the engine started and not when it revved up. Perhaps we were looking at the issue from the wrong angle. It's possible that the main function of the clutch is to act like a shear pin, to slip if wood got stuck on the knife thereby preventing damage to keyway, bearings or whatever else the violent shock would wreck. It's possible an immediate stop could even break the engine flywheel key in a similar manner to a lawnmower blade hitting a rock - that problem has been brought to me in the past. If I owned a SuperSplit I wouldn't get rid of the clutch, it has to be there for a very valid reason. That will be my last "Thought for the Day" in 2020!!
I'm glad you made this video. When I bought ours I asked Paul what extra parts I should get .He gave me a box with a woodruf key, that brass bushing, bumpers and a return bearing. Now I know where the brass bushing goes.Thanks.
I noticed a sheen of copper around the shaft. I had no idea until I dug into it! Glad it helped you !!
I'm surprised that there's apparently no provision for lubricating that clutch bushing. It's probably "oilite", sintered (small metal bits fused with heat & pressure) brass/bronze, that's dipped in oil. Provision to give it a drop or so periodically would greatly extend its lifetime. Nice tour of the mechanical bits. It would seem that belt tension would load that bearing some. Happy New Year.
I keep the belts pretty loose Jacques. I have never had them slip before. I'm curious what others with experience will say in the comments. I'm sure someone will know. Joe
My nichol in the grass. Would the clutch stay fully engaged if engine wasn't operated @ less than full throttle?
Chainsaws have a needle bearing, and that solves that. But you can still fry the clutch be "leaning" on the saw, causing slippage of the clutch shoes against the drum. Donny Walker chainsaw guru, attributes main bearing/seal failure to overheated clutch heat transfer to crankshaft. Clutch drum Paint/metal discolored?!⚠️
RED LOCTITE??? You will most likely have a real tough time getting it off again later. Blue loctite ( medium duty) would be best.
Great little machine. Looks to work really well.
I used what I had LOL. I put just a speck on it so I think i should be able to zip it off ok. Hope so! Joe
@@bahabob1386 overkill for the application. Blue would hold, and no hassles getting it apart. Used blue on all my offroad quads. Never lost a part.
@@bahabob1386 i like overkill.....just not that much. LOL
I'm also a fan of the red stuff. If it needs loctite then it gets the best. If it needs to come off 1 day 10-20 years down the track then I'll curse my stupidity for overkill. What I don't do is curse my stupidity for not using a strong enough loctite when something comes loose.
@@Alan_Hans__ never had anything come loose on our offroad racers, and only ever used blue. One of those machines encounters a heck of alot more vibration, and pounding, than any log splitter. Never lost a part, nothing ever came loose, and never had to cuss myself for using something I shouldn't have.
Hi I own the same splitter and I agree with everything you said what a great splitter, I also split about 300 cord I just replace the belts after 6/7 years, I also visit the company here in Massachusetts and the are a great company and very helpful I’m very happy but I will check my clutch 😊
Always wear your Ear Protection, at start up run the engine for awhile before putting in on, listen on how it sounds, and then at the end of your splitting take your ear protection off and listen again to your Machine, this i found works well on knowing if there is a problem. Happy New Year Joe see you on Back40 tonight.
I think this is going to be my new procedure what you say in your comment Harry. Thanks! Joe
Customer service is huge in my opinion if you depend on your equipment. Doesn't matter if the equipment is low or high quality especially if the cost is over $1000. I've purchased one or two good quality backyard machines in the past but I struggled finding parts and phone/email feedback. It just made it a frustrating chore. Well done Joe.
Good post Darryyll. The thing I beleive I am now using as a test going forward is "Does the Dealer Answer The Phone?" While I think its reasonable for a call to go to VM every now and then I would expect a quick return call if I had to leave a message. Joe
Great opening scenes; makes for improved video quality. I am leaning toward buying a Super Splitter as my first firewood splitter and this helps in understanding the maintenance of the machine. “Keep on Keeping on!” Tim @ Cliffside Acres
Great machine. It would be my recommendation to anyone for their first splitter. You will never use a hydro if you have a SS
Joe when you first started talking about changing the clutch I thought that would be somewhat complicated. Looked to be a pretty simple repair and the Super Split was easy to work on. I couldn’t believe the difference in the size of the holes between the old one and the new one. I’m surprised the old one was still on. Take care brother.
It sure wasted away didn't it Ben?! Joe
Can't wait to order my own Super Split
I have run many cords of wood thru my SS without a clutch rather just a fixed pulley. Use a like diameter and the belt tension is enough to slip if the ram stalls. The machines starts easily and there is one less moving part. I have run this setup with both gas engine and electric motor.
There is a guy on YT that has that set up and it seems to work ok. I think what I will do is keep an eye on the brass bushing. That seems to be the big wear item. Joe
I heard a rumor that SS is now selling machines without the clutch. I agree with one less moving part. If and when mine fails I’m switching to direct drive.
Glad to see a firewood video that shows guys doing maintenance. Other yhan chain sharpening no firewood TH-camrz seem to post maintenance.
Thanks David. I try to keep up on my maintenance however my one truck is about 1000 miles past due for an oil change as I write this LOL. Joe
I’m glad my “repair” to the Ultra wasn’t that complex.
That was about as simple as you could get. Glad it wasn't anything expensive. Joe
Good job catching that bearing before it got real bad and really tore things up.
That sure is true Woods. It was getting close for sure. Joe
I'm thinking you might order another brass bushing/key and maybe just replace it once a year to be safe. I can't imagine the brass bushing by itself would be very expensive. As a side thought, I've always noticed repairs or breakdowns usually come in 3's. This is only #2 so keep an eye out for a 3rd.
Great Jason... Now I'm just going to have to stay away from my truck now! Don't need it breaking down. Joe
I heard in the video that red loc- tite was used on the bolt threads, will probably have to torch the pulley and clutch assembly off, then heat the shaft to unscrew the bolt. I'll bet the bolt will be twisted off before realizing that red loc-tite is permanent though.
Was told by a dealer today that they recommend removing that brass bearing in the clutch and putting oil on both sides of the bearing every time you change the oil (100 hours or so)
That's good to know j & B I will add that to my maintenance plan. Joe
Why not spray brake cleaner on the side of the case with all the dirt , grease and shavings? Start everything back clean and new , so any new accumulation can be an early clue of future wear?
That is a sintered bronze bushing, it should be soaked in oil before fitting to keep the oil in the bush. They are like the old car clutch nose bearings which were kept in a tin with oil and taken when needed replacing that one with a new one for the next job. That bush will wear exactly the same as the first one. Chainsaws use needle roller bearings for the same purpose and they need a bit of grease on them regularly.
I have put my little DR k10 splitter through hell and back and never done anything to it.
After watching this, maybe this summer I'll get the manual out and go through it. Of course now i use a powersplit for everything but it's still good to have.
Great video and filming
Thanks Tom. This was my first repair to my SS. It has been a great machine and made me a LOT of cash! Joe
What a beautiful design to work on. You said it, elegant machine.
My old college professor would say the Super Splitter is elegant and parsimonious LOL. Never sure what he meant LOL Joe
It was fortunate that you caught the clutch problem when you did. Perhaps going forward, you could take the covers off the super splitter every 10 hours of use for a visual inspection, greasing and preventative maintenance.
Good point Bwillan. I do keep up with the grease and cleaning etc but had never thought of the clutch having issues. Joe
All that snow sure does cut down on firewood production and so does equipment repair!
You got that right. At least for me I do my repairs and maintenance when the weather outside is bad lol. Gives me a good reason to stay inside. Joe
Great video Joe. Leave the hearing protection ON! It’s a few dollars to replace engine parts. Your hearing can not be repaired. Maybe get a set of muffs that block the loud noise, but lets conversation through, like Peltors or Walker’s Electronic Earmuffs. We use them on the pistol range every session, just replace the batteries when needed.
Good idea Tom. I will check them out. I have a number of range muffs but I also like to listen to my tunes. It gets lonely around the wood yard! Joe
Hey Joe. Ive used a chainsaw to cut a ratchet strap, and it went fine (i dont recommend it), until a few weeks later my chainsaw just wouldnt spin. Turns out the tiny string from the strap got tangled up in the clutch over the course of a few weeks. I didnt have to replace it but it had to take the clutch off and clean it all out. Maintenance is key in the wood game i suppose, but I'm glad our equipment is so serviceable.
@Gary S Thanks Gary! I honestly can't remember if I got a manual with the SS. It has been a while lol. I like the idea of the hour meter. I am never in a hurry so I do keep good care of it. Thanks for the kind words. Joe
Great post IFP. I had never dealt with a clutch before. This was certainly a learning experience. Joe
Looks like the bushing had a key built into it that sheared off, and that's where the trouble started. It's a spacer to adapt the pulley on the clutch to the smaller engine shaft, not a bearing. Thanks for showing the grease points on the flywheel. I've missed that up 'tll now.
Thanks Dave. I have never worked with a clutch like this before. I hand one on my go cart as a kid but never had anything go wrong with it. Joe
Surely the clutch housing can’t be keyed to the engine shaft or it wouldn’t be a centrifugal clutch?
Dave Boyt, it's certainly does serve is a bearing surface,though it is the outer surface of the bushing that is the bearing surface.
The bronze bushing does spin with the motor shaft, but when the clutch is disengaged the outer metal housing with the belt grooves on it is stationary. So the bore of that pulley housing rides on the outer surface of that bronze bushing which is rotating at engine speed. When the centrifugal clutch engages there is no movement between those two, they are locked together by the weights extending and contacting the inside of the clutch drum.
@@ohiowoodburner I would have thought there should have been a light coating of grease or oil on the outer surface of that bronze bushing. Does the super split manual address that?
We have a go-cart with that type of clutch, periodically, we would clean that bushing, and smear a thin layer of grease on it. Seem to help male it wear a lot longer. Don't use too much grease, you don't want it in the friction shoes! Happy New Year !! Larry New Franklin, Stark Co. Ohio.........(Almost neighbors! )
Thanks for the heads up Larry. I had one on my go cart as a kid too but never touched it. LOL. Joe
Good morning joe! after seeing your repair video I can see why you like the super splitter looks very well built thanks for sharing.
It is a great machine John. It has put me where I am today. Joe
Great video. Love seeing under thew hood on that machine. Thanks for showing it.
You bet Johnny. It is a pretty cool machine to look at for sure. Joe
Seeing that brass in the clutch tells me really fast that company uses quality parts them using that softer brass saved that shaft didn’t it but Iv never heard nothing but good from super splitter!
This is a new thing for me to learn so I'm not sure. I had just thought it was a traditional bearing but certainly I am going to replace that brass bushing prob yearly. Joe
I enjoy your channel. I do 50-100 cords myself here in East Central Ohio. Good advice about headphones and hearing any damage to your equipment. Not only that, speaking of "hearing damage". I know you said your past was mostly in the corporate world so you may not have years of running power equipment daily. Headphones (music, talk, etc.) are not hearing protection from engine noise. In fact, it adds decibles of noise to your ears' input. I've been running power equipment (mowers, logsplitter) daily since I was in my teens. (30+ years) When I was 31, I joined the Marine Corps for a 4 year stint and found out through the yearly screenings (I was a combat weapons instructor) that I had lost 5% hearing in a certain frequency in my left ear. I never wore hearing protection in my 20's. You won't get it back. Try a quality pair of straight hearing muffs (like the Husqvarna's) and I bet you will find yourself less fatigued at the end of a long day of splitting. I admire your entrepreneurial spirit and channel content. Have you ever looked at Built-rite out of Ludlow, Vermont? I have had their 11 HPWS with log lift, built- in four way wedge and optional 6 way wedge. Also coupled to their conveyor belt. Owned it since 2004, thoudands of cords of wood and only replaced the engine and pump once. Same ram, no pressure loss. I have found it to be the perfect blend of speed and efficiency more than any other comparable splitter on the market. Check them out, great people. www.built-rite.com
Great post Steve. Where do you live? Are you near Woodsfield? I agree about the music. At least mine is on low db but certainly isnt giving my ears a break. I have looked at the Built Rite but haven't made up my mind yet! Thanks for supporting the channel. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner Woodsfield is way south of me. We're neighbors, I'm in eastern Stark County. The best thing you could do is not take my advice, but see for yourself. Hopefully this October '21, the Paul Bunyan Show will be back on at the Guernsy County Fairgrounds on the first full weekend of October. It was cancelled last year. If you are in the market for equipment, Built-rite and the others are there and you can test run equipment. I will include a link for the show. At the beginning of the video there is a freeze frame from a few years ago where my aluminum dump truck (with the Brazillian cherry sideboards) and my built-rite conveyor is visible. I have often worked with built- rite and one other manufacturer at the show for the last several years. It's great commaraderie and you can buy saws, chain, and other gear at great prices! th-cam.com/video/IyRHx7nF5_4/w-d-xo.html
Thanks Joe
you got it Jim!
Coming from an automotive point of thinking.
Bet this was the easiest clutch you have ever replaced. No jacks, no bench pressing a transmission no drive shaft removal and gear lube everywhere no big impacts ect.. 😁👍
And no alignment tools! Joe
Seems like you could use break cleaner to get the gum off and then use some oil after it is cleaned. But so long as you are doing something oil wise and keeping it clean, it should be good. I was just giving ideas about sprays as fast in the field clean extra effort.
I agree with you Chuck. When I hit the bearings with heavy spray lube it will get on the track and it really does a good job breaking up the gum. Joe
Using equipment consistently you get used to the sounds and they increase so little over time it’s easy to miss. Don’t beat yourself up over it. I haven’t dove into that clutch yet but your video gives great light into its workings. How much to order just for he brass bushing?
I never asked Harold but it seems that is all you need. I think you should probably make it a part of maintenance to replace it yearly. I know I will be. Joe
Leave the ear muffs on. An engine can always be replaced. Your hearing cannot.
Good point Drew. Joe
at least you escaped Autozone with a snowbrush. nice repair.
Santa brought it! Not sure where he bought it or if the Elves made it. Joe
Hi Joe...that snow makes a lot of extra work don't it? I think I would just let the head phones on and take that fly wheel cover off from time to time and do an inspection of everything. Service as needed...hopefully the noises would become next to null. Nice machine...Steve in PA
Thanks for the comment Steve. It is amazing how this occurred to me...it obviously hasn't happened overnight but it was happening right in front of me. Lesson learned! Joe
Good job Joe! Since I've been pulled out of work for Covid, maybe I can get a few things repaired around the wood yard! Quarenteened for 2 weeks.
Hope you are staying well John. One day this will all be behind us. Joe
Hold on to the old clutch cover. You should be able to get a replacement bushing. Fix it and keep as a spare. Time is money in your business. Should have used blue loctite on that bolt but a drop of red isn't going to hurt anything either!
Good idea TG. At least for me I tend to hold on to things like that. Joe
Humm... I think you answered your own question as to why it might have failed. I’m thinking running the engine at half throttle the clutch is not keeping fully engaged and when you hit the wood it might be slipping. When the clutch slips the bushing takes over. The faster the engine runs the more centrifugal force it makes...less slippage. Also radial loading from belt tension can cause wear and I’m sure that is an oil impregnated bushing but I believe a sealed ball bearing clutch would be a better fit if operators prefer to run machine slower.
Good points Garny. I had never dug into a go cart clutch like this before. I had just thought there was a traditional bearing involved but certainly the brass bushing makes clear about more RPMs needed over the long term. Joe
Good afternoon! I’m glad that the super splitter is fixed and you can get back to splitting. You might want to put some JB weld where the clutch scored into the side of the motor in case the clutch goes bad again that it won’t instantly go through the motor and wreck the motor. I need to get back to splitting and making TH-cam videos for my channel but it has been cold and snowy here where I am. Awesome video and keep up the good work!
Good idea SCF! I will get it a try. Joe
I would guess you should anticipate a little wear and tear after 700+ cords split. Great video and machine.
I have about 350 cords split with mine but that is still a big number IMO. This is a great machine. Joe
Nice wrenching work Joe! Had a blast on the livestream Monday, have a good one
Thanks Sam! Joe
Joe my hats off to you. You can make videos on snow removal or snow survival haha. Thats a job in itself. Great Video. Steelers are going to need some luck on their side. Big Ben is sitting out. Have a great day.-Lendy from California
Wonder if there will be any helmet swinging in this game? LOL. Joe
Morning Joe sorry I missed your live show my mum lives with me and she is not a well person bless her next time we will catch up loved your vid keep up with the good work. I was watching another channel with the yapa 435 another good work horse until next time happy new year to u and family.
Good to hear from you Toni and please know you are not alone. Joe
Yeah Joe we do a lot wood each year and logs and with a sawmill to we always got equipment down in the shop
It seems there is always something John! Joe
order a couple of those brass bushings and replace them once a year the clutch look fine the bushing must be really cheap by itself
great idea. I had never thought it would be a wear item. Joe
Wood is very hard on equipment.. bushings and bearings are what you call wear parts.. and are cheap if replaced before the main components are damaged.. I'd keep an eye on the rack bearings and replace before they completely seize up...
I do just that...I seem to have them on my mind every time I get this thing out of the barn. lol. One of the things on my checklist is to make sure they are spinning when the rack comes out. Joe
Great video Joe. Thanks for going through the process of explaining how the machine works
Joi, You might explain how the Centrifical Clutch works. Lots of viewers don't know. Boise, ID
Good point James. I will add that to an appropriate vid in the future. Joe
Also, looks like the company should put out a notice to check the brass clutch bushing every do many hours...would cost a lot less if you caught this early and just had to replace the bushing...I would replace that on a regular basis if I were you. Luvyour videos. I cut and sell wood just for exercise.
Thanks for the nice words Russell. I'm glad you are being active and working with firewood. It's a great workout. I totally agree with you about the brass bushing. It is new to me and I am going to keep an eye on it. Joe
WORKS WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY WAY BETTER THAN MY BELLS 8000 FIREWOOD PROCESSOR AND ALOT LESS MONEY TOO
Those are pretty cool machines. I hope if you are having problems that you are able to get them ironed out. Joe
Thanks for the info. Goodson has a youtube channel now and most of the videos are just as good or better than the show. He also bought 6 new trucks earlier this year.
Love that show. If you know him tell him I said hi! Maybe he can help me with my back yard LOL. Joe
I thought Swamp Loggers was filmed in North Carolina?
Next time that you grease spin those flywheels to get grease to fill up the bearing .Check with Super splitter see sell just the brass bushing dig the one out and press in the new one.
Good advice JRacat. Joe
Awesome work Joe 🥸
Thank you so much Frank! Joe
I have to say that your good at making these videos..
Thanks Rich!
THANK YOU
The sub list is climbing fast i see, congratulations brother keep up the great work
It is amazing. We are very excited and hope we can keep this going. Joe
You made that look very - brake cleaner works well to clean deposits on the beam.
Thanks Mathew. I use all types of spray stuff to break up gum on the beam. Brake cleaner is awesome stuff. Kills hornets too! Joe
Got 4 foot here on the pa/ny boarder
That is some serious snow. Where do you live? I used to work in North Warren, Bradford, area. Joe
@@ohiowoodburner we are in Bradford county
No lube on the brass bushing to steel belt pulley drive housing? Anytime the clutch isn’t engaged, or any slip time, it’s brass to steel for the lube. Was it oilite bronze bushings, self lube?
AWESOME VIDEO !
G'day Joe, definitely a case of operator abuse 😜. But seriously it's hard to tell from watching on a tablet 15000 miles away but if that's a pourous or sintered bush it's supposed to be inpregnated with oil. If so you place one end in your palm then pump it full of oil then place your other palm on top and squeeze you'll see the oil come out through the side remove the excess then you're good 👍.
PS happy new year👍.
It's great to hear from you Ish. I will keep an eye on it. Calling the manufacturer to inquire about the lubrication requirements for this. Hope you are well. Joe
@@ishure8849 Same to you friend. Joe
I would replace that bushing on a regular basis.
It was an eye opener for sure Pete. Joe
You need a big propane torch to clean off the driveway. If you have not seen it search it lol
I've seen them Stan. At least the driveway is pretty flat. Just don't want to run off either side bc it is very soft there. Joe
Joe new sub here watched quite a few of you videos. Grew up with the boy 2 doors south of you. Also real good friends with you new neighbors, in fact she picks my oldest girl up from school couple days a week... haha small world. Love the content keep up the good work...
That is an awesome family. They have been great people to us and we think the world of them. If you are friends with them that speaks highly of you Anthony. Joe.
Definitely a well thought out machine Joe! Happy New year Buddy 👍
Happy new year 2 u 2 Dave! Joe
Does the super splitter have an hour meter on it? If not, maybe you should add one?
It does not. I had never thought of it until it was too late. Joe
Joe, after your review and Confidence in the Super Splitter, We have decided on the Electric model, any thoughts or do you prefer how we purchase it?
Just go thru their website. Or call them and ask for Conner. He is very knowledgeable. I understand switching between gas and electric is pretty easy. Just need the engine and the mounting plate.
Good morning Joe and Emily. If Emily was on the camera? Job well done.
She does a great job with the video stuff Ray! Joe
@@ohiowoodburner Thanks for the live chat the other night. That was fun!
Joe I didn't see you lubricate the brass bushing?
I'm not sure if I was supposed to. I am going to call SS and ask them. I had never worked on one of these before. Joe
Good, informative video. Thanks, Joe.
You got it BOPM. Joe
You make some good videos Mr Joe. Very informative. Thanks so much!
Thanks WD!
I like your new video this morning you did a really good job looks like you are back in business good job this morning looks like the wood stove is going really good happy new year too you guys and your family buddy good job buddy
Thanks TC! Joe
Why is this boiler, or whatever it is, way out in the yard? Great it’s near the firewood, but otherwise why? Is it a boiler? Seen this a couple times and wondered, a friends wood burner in upstate New York is in his basement, the yard seems odd
Those super splitters seem to have power to spare. Why don't they make bigger or multi wedges for them?
They make a model with heavier flywheels but none with more knives. There are some people who have modded them themselves. I really don't think those would work as good as the single knife. Joe
Hello joe. New subscriber from Ireland. Love the channel 👍🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪🇮🇪
Hi Rob - it's Big Rodders, also in Ireland. I've seen your name pop up on various channels. In what part of the country are you based?
@@rodneysweetnam8653 in Wicklow. What part are you located
Hi Rob - Big Rodders again. Born in Dublin, reared in Sligo, now living in Lisburn for 43 years. I split logs semi professionally for some years but now I'm semi retired - the mind is still willing but the body is increasingly resistant!
Welcome Rob. I'm from Ohio USA. LOL I was just going to introduce you to Big Rodders but I see you have already had the pleasure. Such a nice man and very helpful to the channel. I hope you two are able to connect. Joe
Hello. Can you tell me the size/length of the two belts? I have the same machine. Or possibly the part number. Thanks.
Doesn't make sense why that bushing wore out...not sure what caused it to wear. Loose bolt holding the clutch on? I have a really old super duty special edition, with the Honda 9hp, it doesn't have a clutch, just a 3 groove sheave, so I was surprised that a unit had a centrifugal clutch on it...learn something new everyday. They are pretty indestructible, and easy to repair if need be. Have a great day.
Thanks Outback rider. There is one guy on YT that took his clutch off and has it directly connected. His can stall if he gets it hung up. Joe
It will allow it to be pull started without having to rotate the flywheels.
Some of that wear on bushing might be on how much tension is on the belts. I'm wondering if a regular sealed bearing would be better than brass bushing, that's something their engineers should figure out.
I really don't have any experience with these go-cart clutches. I hadn't even known there was a bushing in there. Now I know! lol. Joe
Will that Pull Over you are wearing be available for purchase , with or with out logo?
I will check into it James. I have a new supplier now and I will see if he has these available. Joe
Joe, thanks for the informative video and heads up for SS owners and future owners.
Is your SS still under warranty and if so, were the parts covered under warranty?
Hi Lawnman my SS is well out of warranty. This was my first hiccup with it. It has been a great machine for us. Joe
Joe…. Have an issue with mine. When I engage the rack, the moment it hits a round, the ram/rack stops. Any clue why this is? Thanks!
Not even a finger of grease on the new bushing? Use a sharpie with the date on the clutch cover, Belts, Clutch ,oil change,.
Does that brass bushing not require some lubrication?
I don't know Steve. I will call the manufacturer and ask. Joe
You can get a new bushing. .
Okay have a question on this splitter Joe, that is how long of a log you can put in that one? Cause might might look into one of these my 22 ton can do like a 24 inch in it. Thanks 🥸😎
Love the show
Thanks Harry. I hope you are well. Joe
Have there been any issues with the pinion and rack, breaking teeth??
None Greg. I have a LOT of wood split with this too.
Приветствую. Было очень познавательно посмотреть на устройство этого дровокола. Какова мощность двигатель на дровоколе? 👏👏👏🤝🇷🇺
Это двигатель Хонды. Размер оцениваю в 6 лошадиных сил
@@ohiowoodburner , спасибо.
Design to fail, sealed bearings could make things last for generations. 👍🏼🇱🇷
There are some people on YT that have replaced their bearings with sealed ones. I guess they are pricey but do a good job. At least for me I haven't had to replace any yet. I put my time in keeping the beam clean and that seems to work...for now...lol. Joe
Have seen this happening in Industry, price of chillers and pumps has tripled in the last 30 years and last 1/2 the time. Probably why I like the old trucks!👍🏼🇱🇷
Can you lube the bushing, or do they not recommend that due to the clutch?
brass bushings usually don't get greased - as far as I know
I haven't a clue Brad. I will call the manufacture and ask. I had never messed with a clutch before. Joe