Big Crappie Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 5 hours ago, steve from amherst said: Let me know how that pressure washer works. Getting sick of cleaning a carb everytime I want to use mine. Don't leave fuel in the carb and put a couple of ounces of seafoam in the tank before running it and the carb won't gum up. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gold Member BOHICA Posted May 28, 2019 Gold Member Share Posted May 28, 2019 Picked this up from harbor freight... 25% off and already cheap price of this Chinese junk. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted May 28, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 28, 2019 3 hours ago, Big Crappie said: Don't leave fuel in the carb and put a couple of ounces of seafoam in the tank before running it and the carb won't gum up. I know that . Convincing myself to make sure I do it everytime is where the problem lies. I have a Subaru ( who knows what it actually is ) in the garage with about 3 hrs on it I need to clean up and get running. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Crappie Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 36 minutes ago, steve from amherst said: I know that . Convincing myself to make sure I do it everytime is where the problem lies. I have a Subaru ( who knows what it actually is ) in the garage with about 3 hrs on it I need to clean up and get running. I always turn off the fuel and let it run until it dies. Especially on equipment that doesn't get used very often. Problem solved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member steve from amherst Posted May 28, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Big Crappie said: I always turn off the fuel and let it run until it dies. Especially on equipment that doesn't get used very often. Problem solved. It,s a habit I need to get into. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 We have a few of these at work. They work like no other. If I don’t have time to get one from the shop, I rent a big one. I keep a light duty electric one around the house for hosing off stuff. Like Zam said, gpm is more important than psi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 14 hours ago, steve from amherst said: Let me know how that pressure washer works. Getting sick of cleaning a carb everytime I want to use mine. 10 hours ago, Angry ginger said: I have been looking for another electric, so much easier to deal with. This one has a lot of good reviews online and it just happened to be available at Menards this week. Going to give it a try for $130 plus tax. One downside is there is no hose reel for rolling up the hose. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 On 5/22/2019 at 8:35 PM, racinfarmer said: Anyone have that tool that is really important, but hardly ever used? What is it? Probably a hand impact for me. For me probably snap ring pliers. I bought a set over a year ago and have never used them. But when I need them I'll be thanking my past self. 10 hours ago, snoughnut said: I have one with a Honda engine that I've had for 6 years now, never touched the carb and she fires up and purrs like a kitten every time I use it. Exactly. Buy cheap junk expect it to be just that. Last weekend we power washed our deck to get ready for staining. My FIL wanted to used the little electric one he had. Been there, done that, took forever. Pulled out my Honda gas one with a 5hp engine. 2.5 gpm at something like 2500 psi. 40 degree nozzle, pull up a few fibers no worse than the electric one. I hadn't used it for at least a year. Dont think I used it last year at all. I dumped out all old gas, filled with fresh 91 nonoxy and it started first pull. I couldn't hardly believe it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 17 minutes ago, teamgreen02 said: For me probably snap ring pliers. I bought a set over a year ago and have never used them. But when I need them I'll be thanking my past self. Exactly. Buy cheap junk expect it to be just that. Last weekend we power washed our deck to get ready for staining. My FIL wanted to used the little electric one he had. Been there, done that, took forever. Pulled out my Honda gas one with a 5hp engine. 2.5 gpm at something like 2500 psi. 40 degree nozzle, pull up a few fibers no worse than the electric one. I hadn't used it for at least a year. Dont think I used it last year at all. I dumped out all old gas, filled with fresh 91 nonoxy and it started first pull. I couldn't hardly believe it. Decided against a gas machine for home at this time. Was going to go with a $500+ machine, but just wanted something for smaller stuff and the deck for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Blackstar Posted May 29, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted May 29, 2019 9 hours ago, BOHICA said: Picked this up from harbor freight... 25% off and already cheap price of this Chinese junk. I have one of those in my shop that I bought on sale 6-7 years ago. I've never used it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racinfarmer Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 Boozed up and on the Amazons. This could be good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 7:02 PM, racinfarmer said: Boozed up and on the Amazons. This could be good. Half mm sockets FTMFW! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 On 5/29/2019 at 7:02 PM, racinfarmer said: Boozed up and on the Amazons. This could be good. Local shop wants $800 for condenser replacement. Dealer want's nearly $1500 $111.81 for the condenser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JGX4FBQ/?coliid=I3G12BNZ223OXJ&colid=2YY8CSUSHHLSV&psc=0 $11.99 for the R134A can valve: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D18WVFD/?coliid=ICFW3SYNNMGBC&colid=2YY8CSUSHHLSV&psc=0 $97.55 for the vacuum: https://www.amazon.com/Super-3-5CFM-Vacuum-Manifold-Gauge/dp/B01AFMVN6M $10.57 for the compressor oil: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012PDTS2/?coliid=I1STMRNRCVY2NF&colid=2YY8CSUSHHLSV&psc=0 $25.95 for 3 cans of R134a: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKNLQJQ/?coliid=IRBUVX0XYF3SK&colid=2YY8CSUSHHLSV&psc=0 Total: $257.84 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted June 10, 2019 Share Posted June 10, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 12:45 PM, NaturallyAspirated said: $97.55 for the vacuum: https://www.amazon.com/Super-3-5CFM-Vacuum-Manifold-Gauge/dp/B01AFMVN6M Some of the parts stores will rent you the vacuum pump for free. Still need a set of a/c gauges. I have the HF gauges. Planned just on using them to top things off. If it needs any more work than that the guy down the road can fix it. Just ordered the 1/4" version of this torque wrench. No more broken bolts for this guy. Don't trust my Craftsman one as far as I can throw it. My valve cover gasket is shot. Torque is 89 in-lbs. Will pay for itself in one job. Should come in handy on the sled too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 On 6/5/2019 at 12:45 PM, NaturallyAspirated said: Local shop wants $800 for condenser replacement. Dealer want's nearly $1500 $111.81 for the condenser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01JGX4FBQ/?coliid=I3G12BNZ223OXJ&colid=2YY8CSUSHHLSV&psc=0 $11.99 for the R134A can valve: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07D18WVFD/?coliid=ICFW3SYNNMGBC&colid=2YY8CSUSHHLSV&psc=0 $97.55 for the vacuum: https://www.amazon.com/Super-3-5CFM-Vacuum-Manifold-Gauge/dp/B01AFMVN6M $10.57 for the compressor oil: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0012PDTS2/?coliid=I1STMRNRCVY2NF&colid=2YY8CSUSHHLSV&psc=0 $25.95 for 3 cans of R134a: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QKNLQJQ/?coliid=IRBUVX0XYF3SK&colid=2YY8CSUSHHLSV&psc=0 Total: $257.84 Pleasantly surprised by the quality of the manifold gauge set that came with the $97.55 vacuum pump, and gauge combo. Looks like I got the leak, seemed to hold about -29inHg on the low side and -28 on the high side (offset of the pic makes it look like -30!). Put in about 1.5# and got 30# on the low about about 180# on the high side. Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry ginger Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 i had 3 compressors replaced before they finally figured out the bracket let it flex and when it did the hole opened and dumped all the refrigerant. the hose is a fairly easy fix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 28 minutes ago, Angry ginger said: i had 3 compressors replaced before they finally figured out the bracket let it flex and when it did the hole opened and dumped all the refrigerant. the hose is a fairly easy fix. The condenser is a well known issue with these rigs. Class action lawsuit and all. Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodtick Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 8 minutes ago, NaturallyAspirated said: The condenser is a well known issue with these rigs. Class action lawsuit and all. Neal You could have swung by and barrowed one of my pumps and gages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 2 hours ago, Woodtick said: You could have swung by and barrowed one of my pumps and gages. That would have cost me $250 in gas monies! Neal 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted June 13, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 13, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, NaturallyAspirated said: The condenser is a well known issue with these rigs. Class action lawsuit and all. Neal Getting ready to do mine on my GMC. Run into any snags or got any tips? Edited June 13, 2019 by Rigid1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 56 minutes ago, Rigid1 said: Getting ready to do mine on my GMC. Run into any snags or got any tips? I'd recommend getting a 10mm ratchet wrench for the tie bar bolts, those 6 suck to get out. Remove the second battery tray to get the one behind the washer fluid bottle. Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-9110-Combination-Ratcheting-Wrench/dp/B0002NYD6W/ref=asc_df_B0002NYD6W/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309735728871&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5705371349495177580&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9020422&hvtargid=pla-435759762601&psc=1 Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platinum Contributing Member Rigid1 Posted June 13, 2019 Platinum Contributing Member Share Posted June 13, 2019 11 minutes ago, NaturallyAspirated said: I'd recommend getting a 10mm ratchet wrench for the tie bar bolts, those 6 suck to get out. Remove the second battery tray to get the one behind the washer fluid bottle. Neal Yeah, I have a set of metric ratcheting box ends..How long did I take? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teamgreen02 Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 4 hours ago, NaturallyAspirated said: https://www.amazon.com/GearWrench-9110-Combination-Ratcheting-Wrench/dp/B0002NYD6W/ref=asc_df_B0002NYD6W/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309735728871&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=5705371349495177580&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9020422&hvtargid=pla-435759762601&psc=1 Neal They need to work on their marketing. Here is their top 3 features. Metric Ratcheting Wrench This product is highly durable This product is made in China I have their swivel head version of them. Really don't use them that much but come in handy for certain applications. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NaturallyAspirated Posted June 13, 2019 Share Posted June 13, 2019 6 hours ago, Rigid1 said: Yeah, I have a set of metric ratcheting box ends..How long did I take? 6 hours total, I only did vacuum for 30 minutes, and 30 minutes of drain test. Neal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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