Silva Saw 30 Ht \\\ Enercraft

Furrfactor · February 21, 2017, 07:29:09 PM

I recently bought my first mill. It set for a while and I expected trouble with bearings. However after several of sawing my Hydraulics slowed down and the saw head wanted to creep forward and would not back up. I have traced the problem to the valve. Do any of you know where I can buy those old school spool valves. hey were made by Bosh mill was built between 1988 and 1990

paul case · February 21, 2017, 07:31:19 PM

I cant help with your question but I can say welcome to the FF.
Where do you call home?
PC

ozarkgem · February 21, 2017, 07:33:34 PM

You may just need new O rings in the one you have. Other than that Surplus Center in Nebraska is you best bet. Sounds like the oil is flowing around the spools and bleeding off pressure if it is in fact the valve. How did you test it?

Furrfactor · February 21, 2017, 07:56:43 PM

I have unhooked all other valves. I have reversed lines to be sure it was not a motor issue. I took the valves apart today cleaned them and honed the valves bodies. the only O-rings is 1 located between the valves. whats crazy is when I hit the reverse button it stops moving forward but my pressure switch jumps to zero. When I release the button it begins to creep again and pressure go back to 1600lbs

bandmiller2 · February 21, 2017, 08:33:01 PM

Furry, is that valve a solenoid or manual valve. I have a hunch its a solenoid valve and theirs a problem with the wiring, switch or relay. Do you have the remote controls with the wire running to the saw head.?? Its common for that cord to get damaged, run over by the carriage. I believe your problems are electrical not hydraulic. Frank C. ( Baker bought out Enercraft they may be able to help)

thecfarm · February 21, 2017, 08:39:43 PM

Furrfactor,no help at all. But I want to welcome you to the forum.
How did you get the sawing bug? ;D

Furrfactor · February 21, 2017, 08:46:45 PM

yes the valves are electric over hydraulic. I have tested wires and unhooked everything buy that forward reverse valve. Its something simple I'm sure. hank you all for the input. his old saw is in amazing shape and appears to be all orginal equipment. he old plywood blade covers sill have Silva Saw printed on them.