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by crazy chopper
Tue Oct 09, 2007 8:46 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Diesel hydraulic chopper
Replies: 13
Views: 15493

turbocharger is under way..................

I'm working on getting the trubocharger and innercooler/radaitor mounted and piped in now...............it's coming along nicely............hope everyone enjoys http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/4107/dsc02823hr8.jpg http://img66.imageshack.us/img66/6164/dsc02821ra7.jpg http://img66.imageshack.us/img6...
by crazy chopper
Sat Sep 29, 2007 11:33 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Diesel hydraulic chopper
Replies: 13
Views: 15493

I am using custom made motor mounts that I cut on my cnc mill, I have had thoughts on the vibrations of the engine. This yanmar engine I chose seems to run very smoothly, only noticable roughness is engine running below say 900 rpm. I am bolting the engine right to the frame, no dampers of any sorts...
by crazy chopper
Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:48 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Diesel hydraulic chopper
Replies: 13
Views: 15493

Funny you should mention the tubing. It has been a challenge keeping everything stright and true. I am not using a cnc bender. I am using a hand bender mounted to my bench. I am an electrician by trade so pipe bending comes with the job. I'm sure years of conduit bending has helped make this job eas...
by crazy chopper
Sun Sep 23, 2007 1:31 pm
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Diesel hydraulic chopper
Replies: 13
Views: 15493

I'll make sure to keep updated posts and pix. I'm waiting on parts right now, the wheel motor will be here the end of this month. pump end of next. It's been fun so far.......Lot's of unknowns left.........Like how well is it going to steer............lol........probably not something you want to ta...
by crazy chopper
Sun Sep 23, 2007 12:21 am
Forum: General Chat
Topic: Diesel hydraulic chopper
Replies: 13
Views: 15493

Diesel hydraulic chopper

Hi, I've started my custom chopper. I thought everyone may enjoy seeing something different. 30hp yanmar power, variable displacement hydrostatic pump to a 60hp eaton hydraulic wheel motor. no front forks, all done through side swing arms. dual closed loop hydraulic steering, air bag rear, monoshock...