How to diagnose a log splitter pump

[@markbickford4062]

The video I was looking for , and the only one I have came across. Thanks for the info.

[@romstartransportation5387]

Any links to buy your pressure gauge setup? Your video is right on and so precise….THANKS!!!!

[@robertb7254]

Returned to the splitter today ….haven’t changed the oil yet but still cannot pull the recoil over

[@robertb7254]

With my NorthStar 37 Ton Splitter approximately 13 years old today I changed the oil and the recoil still locked after towing 17 miles …I drained the bowl of fuel….still locked ….I removed the pump a bit from the adaptor plate on the Honda GX 160 to put visegrips on the shaft to see if would turn …it did 1/4 turn then I hear a CLUNK in the engine …I did see the piston move a little to see if the crankshaft is okay….but it won’t go a full revolution and return to TDC…..thoughts …did road jostling break something inside?

[@philliphall5198]

I taught this when I was teaching hyd class

[@robertb7254]

Thanks …I looked up the manual and it said to close the fuel and I didn’t do that ….I will follow your tip…thanks….I’ll Let you know

[@robertb7254]

I started My Northstar 37 Ton splitter at my house to check it …it ran normal …then I towed it 17 miles to my daughters home to do some work and the Honda GX 160 appears seized….I cannot pull it over …..it’s never done this …..could the pump cause this if something vibrated during the towing? The engine has oil and a low shutdown feature so I’m baffled ….the pump is original to the splitter 2010 purchase……any thoughts?

[@tooltuffdirect]

It's an engine issue. It can happen if you tow the engine without shutting off the fuel. Fuel fills the crank case from all the bouncing, jiggles the float in the carb, everything in the fuel tank ends up in the oil sump. You could wait a day and it may be okay. The best thing to do would be check the carb to make sure the float is working properly. Drain the oil and put new oil in. Should be good to go.

[@thenorthshore6472]

Sounds like it hydrolocked from fuel. A stuck open carb needle or solenoid will cause this.