Auto Cycle Detent adjustment -Galtech valve

This video shows how to adjust one of the last small Galtech valves we are going to use on our machines due to problems shown here... Prince valves coming in hot and heavy from here on out!
For more information on our splitters, please check out our website at wolferidgemfg.com

[@oldtom9627]

Chris, thank you for your honesty. It is just one of the reasons your company will continue to be successful.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

I think the best way to handle the situation is to hit it head on. May not look great for a prospective customer, but the guys who have a machine with this valve also need to know how to fix. Thanks Tom!!

[@seather863]

That's unfortunate. I like the Galtech Valves. Outsourcing sucks, we need to make more products in the USA. Thanks for sharing the adjustment process.

[@brianrizzi6321]

We outsourced everything and shut down the steel mills to save a buck, but now look at us. Wish Chris made his own valves. Bet they would rival prince.

[@chadvanorden5602]

Being honest gets customers and keeps them. Things happen man. Wish other companies wound do this. Just tell the truth. Speaks for your character Chris. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Thank you sir!

[@somedayzo6]

Greatly appreciate that you took time out of your insane schedule to educate us!

[@toddsoutsideagain]

Nice Chris! Sucks about the valves. At least you caught the problem and are fixing it!👍🏻👍🏻

[@markhutton5655]

i think that's a great vid and i understand you concern you have great work ethic you want only the best for your product that's the old school ! all company's should adopt your way about thinking thanks again and i just received my replacement wear guides from you thank you for fast return time!!

[@tomwright8732]

this is exactly why i bought splitter #1021 from you, because of your integrity! we, as your customer base are so proud that you think of yourself as a customer who expects and receives tech support as if you had bought the machine itself. Mr. Wolfe thank you too for being so conscientious about the balanced engineering of all the components of the products that have your name on it.trust me, i could not be more proud of my machine. thank you and each of your employees, they are lucky to be Wolferidge Manufacturing.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Thank you Tom! That was a tough video to do. I had to hold back a lot of frustration for quite a while with that valve manufacturer. Now that we have Prince valves coming in again, it was time to move on!

[@saintaugustine1715]

Christ that is what make a great company you were not afraid or tried to hid the problem but you talk about it and show how to fix it you stood behind your company and made sure people will be satisfy keep up with the honesty and pride your company will go far have a nice day

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Thank you!

[@pattanner5338]

Nice video Sir, Your honesty speaks tons about your character!! You will be successful for years to come. That why I like to buy from you.

[@rusty1569]

I had emailed you just make you aware I had to adjust mine at delivery. After I did the tweak it works good. Thanks for being a true business man and telling the bad with the good and keep building a great splitter I couldn't be happier.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

You bet! Thanks Rusty!

[@kirbydison3959]

Good job Chris! Honesty & Integrity will grow your business all day long.

[@JohnSmith-tv5ep]

CHRIS, good on you Dude! No bashin just truth. This video demonstrates the quality you desire to maintain on your equipment. If you have the best running shoes to compete in a marathon, and the shoe string breaks, ...you can end up losing! Good stuff, hoping for continued success with your business!

[@StratCountry]

Honesty will always be Blessed.

[@craigwilson9560]

Chris, great video on the valve adjustments! Heard a lot about Galltech, but been really happy with my Prince valve on my 28 HO! Way to be professional and address the situation! That is what makes your business great!

[@frankblanchard]

Chris I am glad you put up this video, really good info, unit 1703 was put in service 2 weeks ago and is running great, we had a couple hang-up's with the autocycle valve like you described but seems the more we use it and especially after it warms up she just keeps splitting with no issue, but now if needed we can adjust it correctly.

[@DanKlein_1]

wish I knew more about those valves. we have an old TSC splitter that connects to a tractors hydraulics. the detent didn't stop and it either blew the quick attach hose off the back of the tractor or worse, blew a seal in the hydraulic valve. Had it fixed 3 different times and finally bought a whole new valve system. Came to your channel because my brother in Columbus bought your compact commercial model. he loves it. I don't. he puts us to work using it when we come to visit. haha.

[@rizaptor7005]

This is exactly what mine does when cold or sometimes after it sits and idles for a minute or two while loading more blocks on the lift. It's annoying when it does it but hasn't been bad enough to get me to grab the tools to adjust. Great work as always Chris

[@FirewoodMidwest]

I haven’t had an issue with mine yet. Has worked perfectly since day one. 👍🏻

[@martinrice6541]

Great biz decision, Chris. This will pay you big dividends in the future.

[@stevesedgwick5789]

Thanks for the honesty

[@lillysfarmfirewood]

I had to adjust them I lost forward and back. Daum showed me how when I baught it. seems to be working good now. I need to adjust return a little more when warmed up not kicking lever out after it retracts once in a while

[@johnr5545]

Thanks god bless nice job

[@mccujo03]

excited to see the prince addition!

[@larrysmith5473]

Glad I went with the Prince valves!

[@07negative56]

I see a business opportunity here. Someone build the best damn valves in the US.

[@FlatCreekOutdoors]

Thanks for the info Chris. Last couple uses, mine has been running fine as far as the auto-cycle is concerned. Though I wasn't clear on what you were saying about the pressure adjust. I might need to do something there because on the forward stroke I think mine will go upwards of 13-1400 psi and I think I heard you say it should be around 1000. Let me know.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Typically we want the forward detent to kick out at 1800 psi. Since these valves are not kicking out properly, we have backed that down to 1200 to 1300. I do believe that over time they will work better, allowing them to be adjusted higher as they break in

[@somedayzo6]

@@WolfeRidgeSplitters So Chris it is normal to have to hold the lever from kicking off during tough splits? That does not harm anything?

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

@@somedayzo6 that is correct! You will not hurt anything by holding the handle down on tough logs. There is a safety relief to protect the system.

[@somedayzo6]

@@WolfeRidgeSplitters Thank you for the quick response!!!

[@Z-Bart]

That's too bad they decided to outsource their product. Glad you have a replacement valve.

[@pillihp0631]

Thank you for the video

[@DanielAtkinsFirewood]

Thanks for the info Chris.. I take it as these valves ( regardless of brand) need adjustments as they ware out. Also have you thought about building these in-house?? Not that you need more to do but just a thought..

[@alexmattyspac7605]

That's to bad about the valves. Hope it all works out.

[@larrykluckoutdoors8227]

Thanks

[@Idahodeerslayer]

Hey Chris, just tried my splitter for the first time today. Nope, the auto returns don’t work. Pretty pissed off after the amount spent. Just wondering if you are going to send us unlucky people that got the POS valves new replacement prince valves?

[@brianrizzi6321]

Great video on the valve adjustment, is there an adjustment on the hydro pump to change overall max pressure? What pressure do your splitters max out at?

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

We run 3100 psi, which is controlled at the main pressure relief at the valve. Thanks!

[@greglammers9905]

I ordered a prince auto valve back in October, just got it last week. Haven’t installed it yet. It’s too bad they outsourced there work.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Yes, they outsourced their spools, but they are still made in USA... I have had much longer lead times from other places lately. Over 1 year on pumps

[@oldguyfirewood]

Chris, as you know I’m a staunch Wolfe Ridge supporter. I currently am running my second one, a 28C with magnum package and the galtech valve. I haven’t had a problem with detents but I was a little disappointed with the slightly slower cycle times (one of the main reasons I upgraded from my 28 Pro). If Prince valves become available is it an easy changeout?

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

It is a little messy, but it can be done. I do feel that will get better over time as well. Cold weather really slows down the hydraulic oil as well. It will be close to a year before Prince gets us enough valves to allow us to sell retro fit kits.

[@pillihp0631]

Good question

[@markmleczek349]

informative video. want to know if your to stage hydraulic pump is adjustable for the kick down. thanks for your time.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Yes sir. There is a large 1.25" gold colored nut next to inlet hose. Inside there is a slotted screw. This is the kickout adjuster. CW rotation raises kickout pressure. CCW lowers the pressure before kickoff. Thanks!

[@markmleczek349]

thank you for your quick response.would really like to see that in one of your videos. so i could set it correctly. thank you very much for your time.

[@garny3766]

Well, if those valves are built in the same “factories” as what I see in the Pakistani truck channel…yup there’s gonna be some QC issues! Are these actual Galtecs? I remember you saying walvoil and galtecs are owned by same parent company?? The valve section castings look different.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

Sister companies using the same parts. I believe the detent cones were machined out of tolerance causing this issue. This after they sent assembly overseas, shipped 4 months late and charged me the air freight to keep them from being 7 months late and no available repair parts.... I had enough

[@Tonnsfabrication]

To the best of my knowledge Galtech valves are an Italian product, if it's being made anywhere but Italy it's being outsourced in some way. Andrew goes on and on about how great Galtech is over Prince, I'm like meh.. I've seen Prince valves in service for over 20 years,you can't hardly kill them. If they spring a leak from the spool you change out 20 cents in o rings and motor on. One thing is for sure don't drink to much of that cool aid before you find out who made it.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

We tested them before ordering and had great results. I really liked the ones that were assembled in MN. They worked right out of the box. Galtech is one part of a worldwide corporation, with a few brands and plants all over the place. Doesn't surprise me that they switched bigger production runs offshore, just wish they would have worked the way they were supposed to. Prince could use heavier duty handles and detents, but otherwise I have been happy with them!

[@mightymofo9306]

So far mine are working fine so all well. Good decision though as these things happen.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

The big Galtechs have been great. No issues whatsoever. I do think they are still doing the assembly in Red Wing MN on those valves. when the bigger production runs on the small valves got sent overseas is when we started seeing problems.

[@raymonddegroot4488]

Why do you need 2 valves for one cylinder.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

That is for the auto cycle valve. Double detent system. Thanks!

[@everythingoutdoors7944]

Hey Chris that sucks bud as for the valves you have would you sell me one??,I'm building a splitter and can't put my hands on a prince auto cycle I need one set up just like that,auto cycle, spool for wedge,spool for log lift..

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

I just so happen to have 40 of these Galtechs that just became available! LoL I have about $680 into the valve in this video after shipping. I would part with one if you would like. Shoot me an email and I can get you fixed up. Please use the contact form on our website www.wolferidgemfg.com

[@everythingoutdoors7944]

@@WolfeRidgeSplitters yes I will take one,will it come with the pressure gauge as well?I'm not sure how to find a contact form on your website

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

www.wolferidgemfg.com/contact.php

[@davidedwards3734]

My retract kicks out when it's cold. Not a mechanic so I work through it. Sometimes when its warmed up will kick out!! Not enough for me to bash anyone. We've outsourced materials for a long time to save a buck. Unfortunately, we are all paying the price!! Have a Safe Day

[@mattschmitt4038]

Wonder if Andrew is having these issues? Not to impede on your business but I know he’s using galtech.

[@07negative56]

Is Andrew the Eastonmade guy?

[@mattschmitt4038]

@@07negative56 yes

[@07negative56]

I wanted one of his splitters. But I hate those Briggs motors. The costs on shipping are wicked high too. The ultra was $6,000 with shipping to my Minnesota address. But I live in cali. So I’d skill have it drive 3700 miles round trip to get it. I think I’ll stick to Wolf. The cycle times are little slow.

[@WolfeRidgeSplitters]

I am not sure, hopefully for him he is not

[@richardeustice1010]

That sux, farming equipment out to places that are not controlled by quality control but controlled by price… that’s where we have been headed for years!!! 🤬