Walton #26 Stuffer - When the Plate is half down the Cylinder is forced to an Angle
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We have used the Walton #26 stuffer for two season now with over 1,000 lbs pushed through it. Our issue is, when the plate gets to the half way point or below, the cylinder starts to tilt backwards. The springs that help hold the cylinder vertical are not strong enough to keep it in a locked vertical position. As a workaround, the person stuffing has to apply downward press on the stuffing tube to keep it in place.
Is there a better way of locking the stuffer in place?
FlyFishMaster i have had that issue at times as well, though it is not a waltons stuffer. What i thought of trying is putting a ratchet strap around the entire frame and canister at the top to keep it from tipping.
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FlyFishMaster One other thing, can you please pull out the rack (part that connects to the piston and has the slots on the back)_ and roll it across a table? Does it have any wiggle at all or is it perfectly straight?
Jonathon I had a similar problem with my 7 lb. single speed and it turned out to be the pin bolts that hold the canister in place had worked loose
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FlyFishMaster Okay, so 1st is roll the rack across a flat surface, check the pins to make sure they are tight and still pics please!
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Jonathan
The rack m rolled just fine and is straight. The pins on sides are tight. Just need to figure out how to load my photos to send you.
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Does it kick out if you put the canister in the other side? Left to right or discharge facing other direction
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s.a.m , Great question. Since our stuffing team is right handed crankers we have not tested this theory. Plus we would have to redesign our process line layout to convert it to left hand. Our other stuffer is an 1993 F.Dick and it is rock solid. But is like comparing a Rolex to a Timex.
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We resolved our problem by placing a 6" long 2x4 block with 1/8 inch felt on top of it to fill the gap between the cylinder and the base. We had no issues with the cylinder tipping this past season
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FlyFishMaster Thanks for sending those, that’s a smart easy fix!
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I will be happy to sell them for $25 each including shipping.
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