Wacker DPU 6055 plate compactor restoration:Part 1

Bringing back to life a 2006 Wacker DPU 6055 plate compactor.

[@Donkusdelux]

Nice work! Ive resurrected lots of rough machines so i know the amount if work it takes. Just picked up 3 of these units, trying to get two good ones out of them.

[@therestoworkshop4200]

Good luck!

[@arbit3r]

Nice job. My plate completely wore through on the rear. They are usually cast mild steel which is not abrasion resistant. I welded on a hardox 450, 4mm plate.

[@therestoworkshop4200]

Thx, looks like Ammann compactors have a cast iron baseplate. What a poor design.

[@kevinquito6691]

Hi I have a question what size socket u used for the pulley belt

[@richardnewman6563]

How do you time the exciter u didn’t show that I need to know

[@therestoworkshop4200]

Scribed lines or dots should line up on both shafts.

[@Linus662007]

Hello have you picture on timing set?

[@therestoworkshop4200]

Should be in the video series.

[@Fuckicbc]

Can you recommend any good videos that go more in detail on rebuilding and re installing the exciter on these units?

[@therestoworkshop4200]

Other than my videos, no sorry. You could try purchasing the workshop manual if you need torque specs etc. I just use this or something similar www.fastenal.com/fast/services-and-solutions/engineering-calculators/torque-calculator