Need help with building press, selecting correct engine adaptor . Please help.

[Dan Seaver]

Well for about 6 months I have been thinking, reading James Batson's book, and thinking more. I think I'm finally ready to build my press but I need a bit of help.

I'm planning on using a PowerMax 16 horsepower engine, Haldex two stage 16gpm pump, and a 6 inch cylinder. I'm not sure what engine adaptor I would need, the engine bolt pattern is "Universal Bolt Pattern (Flange mount bolt circle diameter: 5in., 6.5in.)". If someone could explain what adaptor I would need I would really appreciate it.
Here are links to the engine and the pump.
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ELEC-START-...ryZ79670QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...tomer driven-_-Recently Viewed-_-Product Page

I'm sure I will get confused again but I need to get over this obstacle to reach the next one.

Thanks
-Dan

 

[A C Richards]

I believe this is the pump mount you need. It has a 6.5 engine mount and standard hyd pump bc. Then you need to get a spyder coupler or half coupler with the rubber bushing. At least this will give you a start.

 

[Dan Seaver]

I'm currently looking into coupler options, some of the ones I have seen are only rated for 11HP. Did you forget to include a link or do I just need find a 6.5 with standard hydraulic pump bc?
Thanks

 

[A C Richards]

Yup I forgot the link Here it is..http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/...stomer driven-_-Recently Viewed-_-Search Page

 

[Don Hanson III]

I may be wrong, but 16.5 HP is overkill, you could get by with half that much.
I'm using a 5 HP electric motor with a 5" cylinder with no problems.

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

5 HP electric is equivalent to 9-10 HP gas, as I remember. 16.5HP should be like using a 7-9HP electric. I agree it is a bit overkill, but more power is never as much a problem as too little. I would suspect the motor was off some piece of equipment he doesn't use any more (snowblower,lawn tractor).

My press runs on an 11HP Honda engine.
Stacy

 

[Dan Seaver]

Thanks for the link Chuck.

Yes 16hp is overkill but in the future if I want a larger and/or faster cylinder I can upgrade to a 22gpm or 28gpm pump without having to buy a new engine. I just like to leave my options open. Thanks for the input guys; I'm always open to suggestions on how I can improve my work or equipment.