Recent content by grtpumpkin

@Gary G Where did you score the rubber feat that go under the springs. I can buy them from paint shaker parts but they are quite pricey. I'm in the process of restoring mine as it would not restart after each use. The motor would hum and draw 15amps. Had to rotate the pully when it was humming...

Sorry no other stickers or markings on the unit.

Jabberwoki. Thanks. Serial # is 1-36963. So this thing is 1 year younger than me.

Just scored one of these on Facebook marketplace for $40.00. Works awesome. Solid unit however its's very dirty. Will need to get to cleaning it up one day. Can anyone tell what year it is by the serial #.? Would be nice to know the year. It's a cat. 30 model.

Update. Basically I'm an idiot. Turns out I was using the wrong size extension cord. Thank you "DeeKay" for mentioning the wiring. When you mentioned wiring problem" I immediately realized I had used a different extension cord. I was in a rush this past weekend and I grabbed the nearest...

Appreciate all the input. So here's where I'm at. I pulled the contactor out and performed the lamp cord bench test. I hooked a household corded plug to A1 and A2. It works flawlessy. Contacts pull in incredibly strong and hold. Next I wired the momentary switch in series with A1 and A2, just to...

Single phase. If I hold down the blue bar on the contactor it works fine, no chattering or arcing. I jumped the wires across the momentary switch and same problem. It only operates normally by pushing down and holding the blue bar on contactor. To me this would indicate a bad coil. I sprayed...

I like the Maxjax. Havent had any real issues with it till now. Just the occasional uneven lifting which is sometimes a pain to get them back in sync. For sure a more conventional lift would be best but I just don't have the ceiling height for one. I found the exact replacement on amazon...

Anyone with a Maxjax ever have trouble with the contactor switch on the motor? Mine just started to flutter and not want to engage. Sometimes it will engage after a couple seconds and some times it won't. It also makes a lot of arcing. Assuming the electromagnet is going bad. Cleaning the...

I realize this is an old thread. I've had my maxjax mx6 for almost a year now. Love it. Was perusing through this thread and saw this and inspected mine. No where near the clearance you had but I do have about 1/8". If I wanted to take that out I would only shim one side as my carriage is level...

Looking for covers for the hydraulic quick disconnects when not in use. Anyone have a source? Sent from my Z717VL using Tapatalk

Mine is set up exactly like that. I will admit that I have not removed my columns since I installed them. I tightened that center bolt with a large crescent wrench. If memory serves me right I was able to swing/move the cylinder and the attached fittings aside just enough to get enough wiggle...

Just an observation I noticed tonight on the uneven lifting. I had some slight uneven lifting over the weekend that I couldn't correct. Bleeding revealed no air in the cylinders. Put another vehicle on the lift 2 days ago and the uneven lift was still evident. I lifted only to the first lock...

I wouldn't let the quality issues steer you away. I've had mine since June of this year with no issues. However I leave mine set up all the time. I find I use it more than anticipated. It's by far my favorite tool in my garage. The few times I've disconnected a line to move the control, it only...

Agree it does seem a bit overkill but with all the metal grinding, wood working & every day dust & paint overspray, I figure it to be a valid concern in the long term. I'll probably just stick with the cheap trash bags when doing messy work.