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Most of the specs I'm reading online for the hydraulic motors and pumps call out fairly basic SUS (viscousity range) requirements for hydraulic oil/fluid. Any particular product that is preferred? In most cases, a quality motor oil is suitable. In my F7, I use 10W-30, the same as I use in my automo...

Nik3v wrote: ↑

Fri Jan 18, 2019 10:33 am

So I would know what fittings to order.

I was going to attach some Parker catalogs for you but the Chaski board software apparently won't allow the upload of a PDF file.

There’s something I hadn’t even thought about. These are set up in parallel with a tee and lines to each truck. Would plumbing them in series be a better choice? I do understand the extra restrictions in elbows, tees, and such. I know about electric in series and parallel, but not so much in fluid....

Not to be too pedantic, but the correct term for those two oily things with the fins that make noise and horsepower is "engine," not "motor." :D In mechanical engineering, a machine that converts the chemical energy of fuel into kinetic energy is called an engine or prime mover. A machine that conv...

At the ILS, we use NEMA enclosures that are basically sealed PVC boxes. However, all are ventilated and have fans to keep air moving, especially on hot days.

Looks great. Wouldn't mind having one or two to pull behind my F-unit.

5D57CDF1-ABB9-4922-8D66-25B188C7C063.jpegYeah I didn’t think it necessary. Well built I guess but will gain a lot of real estate taking one motor and pump unit along with hoses out. Not to be too pedantic, but the correct term for those two oily things with the fins that make noise and horsepower i...

Berkman wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 16, 2019 10:59 am

Even the largest 1.6 scale diesels generally just have one motor/hydraulic system and typically 16hp is more than enough.

What do you mean by "one motor/hydraulic system?"

Probably not enough info, but in a generic way in 1.5 scale how much difference does it make? I have a PA that is set up with twin 8hp kohler engines driving twin hydraulic pumps which come together in a tee before passing through the valve and on to the truck mounted motors. My track is not ready ...

dorin wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 15, 2019 9:18 pm

Done!

Again, no smoke!

dorin wrote: ↑

Mon Jan 14, 2019 3:15 pm

We are back!

No smoke, so all must be okay.

warmstrong1955 wrote: ↑

Wed Jan 09, 2019 1:41 pm

Might be interesting to hear from the original poster. I think he was looking for a welder, and with the currant direction of the thread.....gave up.

If you use a big enough audio amp you might be able to strike an arc somewhere.