Basic rotator?

Lancs Lad

Lancs Lad

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Ok...I know this isn't the first time it's come up😆
But what's cheapest way to convert this to a rotator? Even feasible?
Only basic hammer piping off pedal. Incredible useful as is but being able to rotate would be a game changer for our arb stuff.
Don't say get an EC 🤣
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V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
Ok carry on....
How would you control it . Dare I ask.
Did you do a rotate on your lil Jake? Tried to find the thread
:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:

it's in the Dabblings Gav .... it does rotate but not powered - free rotate or fixed --- 22-5-23 - page 313
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V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
I think we need a explanation in idiot terms how, what ,where
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holes in the end are Pressure and Tank (supply and return) -- holes in the top are where you want to send the oil to A or B - 3 pairs (open / close cylinder for example)-- holes in the front face are where the solenoid valve bolts on to - outer 4 are bolt holes - inner four are P, T, A & B ...
depending on which solenoid (a or b) is activated depends whether P goes to A or P goes to B with neither operated there is no flow to either and the oil flow in the
manifold just circulates -- it basically takes a flow, whether constant, proportional or on/off and redirects it to whichever location you want it to go -- one supply can be directed to as many outputs/services as you like (three in this case - three way/gang manifold)

6 x 2 diverters are literally just that and work either way -- P1/P2 are your two service lines - with the solenoid dormant P1/P2 go to ports C & D with whatever is connected to them (say a rotate circuit) - with the solenoid energised the shuttle in the valves body re-directs the P1/P2 to ports A & B and whatever is connected to them (say grab) - the oil will flow in either direction in these but they do need a case drain (open, unrestricted line to the tank) for the leakage within the valve body or pressure builds up and the solenoid can't overcome it
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V8Druid

V8Druid

do it as well as you can,but learn to do it better
forgot to say - hole no 7 in the top set is for a pressure relief valve ... some manifolds have them - some don't - depends what you're using them for - my VA-r's manifold has not got one - with that set up I select where I want the oil to go with buttons to operate whichever service I want and then feed the manifold a proportional flow of oil with my foot pedal service - can be one, two or three services/motions together if needed and in whichever direction I want the flow to go - (say Tilt left, rotate right, open grab )
 
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