Recent content by wkohler

I learned this today calling the 1-800 number to speak to someone in tech support about what I'm hoping isn't a flow divider issue and also order a replacement set of rubber pads for the lifting pads. Two of them just disintegrated on my M6. Anyway, I called the number and it said thanks for...

I have the M-6 and it came with PD-58X anchors which are 5/8-11 UNC thread. The only difference I could find between them and the PD-58 (good deal on Amazon for 5) is that the X must mean China. Of course, the bolts themselves were missing but Dannmar sent replacements which showed up just in...

Time for another update and I'm now facing a decision. After the chain trough and cover were stolen, I lost interest for a while. I inquired with the local dealer to see if by some chance the parts were still available from Mohawk, but the answer was no - I'd have to get them fabricated, and...

Thanks. I cleaned what was left of the old lube on two of the bearings today. There's no cracks, gouges, flat spots or anything. There was some slight discoloration where you could tell the grease dried up while it was sitting (the lift sat for at least five years before I got it, but truth...

Thanks for the replies. What kind of lube is recommended?

You can read all of this if you want. If you don't, that's fine, but I think it might help if you understand my thought process on this. The bearings belong to this: http://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=207975 After a period of doing nothing with my two-post lift (two parts...

Hi there. Still looking. I wasn't notified of the PMs that came in and unfortunately, one member sold his and the other was banned. I've fixed the setting and hopefully someone has something they can offer me. Thanks!

I've got an Opcon Autorotor (same compressor as your Kenne Bell) and was going to send it to them for a rebuild. Not happening now. Thanks for sharing your experience.

It's been a while since I've had an update. A lot has happened and then everything pretty much stopped. I completely disassembled the lift and have various parts all over my garage and backyard. I pressed out all of the old bearings from the rollers and soaked all of the parts in evapo-rust...

I've determined that this is a very important tool to have that works properly. I hesitantly purchased a Craftsman set and discovered that the open-end wrench was a better option. Important sizes for me are 11, 13, 17 and I'd like 19, but it's not strictly necessary. If the set doesn't have...

I have a set of Rhino ramps but I really don't like them. Most I use them for is setting wheels on them while jacking them up. I have found them nearly impossible to actually drive onto since they just skid out of the way. The non-skid rubber pad is hardly adequate, particularly when all of...

I can get the SKF equivalent of the installed bearings for about $20 ea from Amazon. The new lifts run sealed bearings, which obviously cost more. According to the guy who helped me move the lift, the carriage rollers are $80 each, so $700 right there to replace them with tax, plus whatever...

I'm not planning to repaint it. Just get it mechanically solid. It will be outside, after all and its not the easiest thing to move around. I have debated doing the lower part of of the towers and could do more once it's installed, but it's unlikely. Tempting to have the arms and carriages...

I figure when something falls down to page four with zero replies and 150 views, no one cares. I figured someone would at least say something. Yes, I'm working on it myself, though I know there are a few things beyond my abilities and I'm also not sure how far I want to go making it look...

Too many characters for one post I guess, so here's the rest of the story: He sent out one of his installers and I got to invest some sweat equity in my move. No problem. I'd do everything myself if I could, but I can't. We used two engine hoists to move it onto the trailer. Worked pretty...