Electric Log Splitter Capacitor Replacement

Yardworks 6.5 tonne electric log splitter run capacitor replacement and test.
Model 60-3824-8 from Canadian Tire

[@peteg1756]

Any way to check what wires from the motor are drive and cap. Without pulling apart the motor ? I have 1 white, 1 blue, 2 black all the same ga.

[@joehawthorn3018]

Got a new cap because motor was humming. The new cap did not help. Still motor hums. The motor will run when I quickly move propeller with a screw driver but not on start. Maybe motor a little too tight??? Please advise. Thanks

[@IndependentOffGridRetreat]

This could be a few things. The motor will drive a pump for the oil. So you’ll have to do some investigating. Check the oil level, cleanness and thickness. Try the motor disconnected from the pump if you can easily get it apart. See if the motor runs with no load or if the pump turns without too much force. This might steer you towards if the problem is mechanical or electrical.

[@kevinansley2087]

Well done.

[@joehawthorn3018]

Does it matter if the wires to cap is reversed.

[@jasonsummers9050]

Are you able to provide a link to the replacement capacitor? I need the exact same one. Thanks!

[@IndependentOffGridRetreat]

Here is the Canadian Amazon link to exactly what I ordered. amzn.to/3d2Eh6Y

[@jasonsummers9050]

@@IndependentOffGridRetreat ahhh, I saw that one, "usually ships in 1-3 weeks"...from china 😔 Was hoping you found a north american seller (I'm in Newfoundland). Did it take long? Thanks for the quick reply

[@IndependentOffGridRetreat]

@@jasonsummers9050 hummm. I’m fairly certain when I ordered it said fulfilled by Amazon. I know your pain waiting on stuff from China. I ordered Jan 19 received jan 22. With prime. Let me look a bit…

[@jasonsummers9050]

@@IndependentOffGridRetreat actually, the link you provided is a capacitor rated for 450v, but the one in your video is 250-300v, same as mine. Possibly incorrect link?

[@IndependentOffGridRetreat]

@@jasonsummers9050 something must be screwy with Amazon. I forwarded the link from my order. I think this is actually what I ordered. Here is the link to same provider but fulfilled my Amazon. Wait that has 4 pins…..

[@greatgrandfather3329]

hahaha.... had to laugh at the first try .... GREAT JOB !!

[@IndependentOffGridRetreat]

Haha. That looked like a big cap if it blew!!

[@pocoboo]

Are yo from the East Coast? Newfie myself living in NW BC

[@IndependentOffGridRetreat]

No sir. I lived in bc for a stint tho. Lol I’m from Ontario.

[@pocoboo]

@@IndependentOffGridRetreat kinda explains the east coast accent. You're from the middle east. I'm from the far east lol

[@Trackhoe075]

To boring to watch hope it turned out ok ! I’m glad I have a good electrician this guy idk