ehertzfeld 1 Posted January 14, 2008 Ok it just hit me a few minutes ago. I think most of you have seen my 3012 project I got going on. Well I was going to use a single acting cylinder to dump the bucket. It is power dump and spring return. Well as I thought about it, with a full load of dirt or what ever, what is going to keep the bucket from dumping, the springs right? If I'm thinking right, this isn't going to work, right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald Hribar 84 Posted January 14, 2008 What if you used the cylinder to keep the bucket closed and the springs and the weight to open the bucket? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D-17_Dave 12 Posted January 14, 2008 All depends where the pivot point and the load is in the bucket. But your right, in could dump on it's on. BTW, it'll be hard to back drag and such. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted January 14, 2008 Well this is the set up. I'm not sure I like the idea of turning the cylinder around. Mite look goofy. I did find a suitable double acting cylinder on eBay. Thanks guys. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PeppyDan 3 Posted January 14, 2008 Would the fluid be able to be pushed back through the valve with the setup you have or would it just push against a closed valve? Dan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted January 14, 2008 quote:Originally posted by PeppyDan Would the fluid be able to be pushed back through the valve with the setup you have or would it just push against a closed valve? Dan I belive it would just push agaist the closed valve. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PGL 416 Posted January 14, 2008 It looks good, but to avoid dumping a load unexpectedly I would use the double acting cylinder if not too expensive. Do you have the valves to operate already? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted January 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by PGL It looks good, but to avoid dumping a load unexpectedly I would use the double acting cylinder if not too expensive. Do you have the valves to operate already? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ronald Hribar 84 Posted January 15, 2008 The single acting cylinder would have to be remounted . You couldn't just turn it around. I think double acting is the way to go. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
plastikosmd 909 Posted January 15, 2008 a great action is to be able to control the curl of the bucket, a powered curl is very, very helpful..so i agree a double acting cylinder is what you need. edit: what i mean is..it is hard to get a full bucket of dirt with any machine..esp the smaller ones...so as you hit the pile a combination of lift and curl gets you a nice full bucket Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
D-17_Dave 12 Posted January 15, 2008 Why not use the cyl. that you removed from the rear lift? It's double acting and you have it already. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ehertzfeld 1 Posted January 15, 2008 quote:Originally posted by D-17_Dave Why not use the cyl. that you removed from the rear lift? It's double acting and you have it already. Thought about that, but it's not big enough.:O:( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ronb212 0 Posted January 15, 2008 if you mount it on the side it may be long enough? the actuator i got for mine has 6inchs of travel , and that is what i measured. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites