11/11/23...ya gotta give Noah his🛩 Pilots license for driving yur 'new' double drum center articulating 35 HP Whacker Roller (plate) Compactor...yup, it won't be long before he will be fixing, welding, Bulldozing, skiddsteering, excavator digging & building his new addition to your concrete house 🤣LoL! Much enjoyed your step-by-step verbal priority of improving this Roller/Compactor; from incorrect battery location contributing to cracked(?)> correction < severed hydraulic line, replacing this 5000 psi hose...carburator air filter housing, tricky exhaust manifold re-shape (bend removal) & re-attach (no leaks 👍), instsll new plastic contour hood, re-route new carb cable & new (5-pin) key/ignition module. Oh yea, love the quick splice-in showing your helping #1 son attach round 'cup' feeder inside his Rabbit cage...yup Jesse, your videos are wonderful to watch!😊🔧! Stay safe & carry on🙂🍺
Hi Jesse. I had that problem when I was a mechanic for Briggs and Straton engines. To add more friction to the throttle lever, I used those friction washers, you know those wavy washers that you place between the lever and a flat washer. As you tighten the nut, the lever becomes more difficult to move and stay in place. wish that could help!
Great job! I appreciate your efforts to fix all the issues to make everything correct. I have zero mechanical skills compared to you but my favorite cheat is JB WELD for metal. That stuff is awesome! Looking forward to your next video
couple things with this machine, the " throttle " lever is actually the choke, thats why it kept dropping back down, the switch on the left is actually for the low and high idle, not for vibrate, the vibrate switch is on top of the directional handle, the original motor for that is a honda gx610, i have the same machine and it works great
Dear Jesse, it gives me great pleasure to see the expertise with which you approach all the tasks you are given. I wish you and your family the greatest possible success. I would have enjoyed working on these craft activities with a mini-job for you. greetings from Germany. 🙂
I would advise running a small cable from the frame to the hood to keep it from hitting the full extension on the hinges. Each time it hangs, it will weaken the plastic.
Yeah, it seems such a shame to have to undo what somebody already did. Moving the battery and cutting that huge hole in the top... WTH! It might have made sense to him at the time.
There's a high mount muffler( you have that one) and a muffler that is lower profile than the current one. The engine model and serial numbers should be stamped into the block as well as those god awful stickers that the writing usually wipes off, when one does a degreasing of the machine. This should be on the side behind the starter.
The hydraulic steering in your roller has a pumping mechanism in it that moves oul without the engine running. These are very similar to the rotary valves used on forklifts, farm tractors and some rock crawlers. I built a small tractor with a Toyota Corolla engine and the factory power steering pump was adequate for the steering valve and John Deere hydraulic steering cylinder.
I believe with the two smooth drums, that's actually a roller for asphalt (not to mention, aggregates and millings like you're putting in). The sprayer nozzles keep the hot asphalt from sticking to the drums. Seems like if you run the spay nozzles on dry powdery low clay dirt (maybe not so much on a road base), you'd create a muddy mess in the undercarriage, On larger areas to be compacted to provide optimum moisture content, they bring in a water truck to water down the site.
Its amazing how folks can take a piece of equipment and run it into the ground.....great job fixing it up. I have a mower with same silly throttle i just use a bungy cord and it works a treat.....i tried a wooden wedge and it just falls out......also isnt Andrew Camatha getting rid of the one he had? I see he was talking about getting rid of it.👌 great videos putting sweat equity into everything you do making it possible and affordable.
I was literally shocked that this unit had a gasser from the factory, usually these smaller rollers and plate compactors come with a single cylinder Hatz diesel engine.
Thanks Jesse. You are so going to enjoy your new shop! You will still accumulate stuff which will fill the space … every contractor I knows has filled multiple shipping containers, barns, etc. 😊
I just put a gx630 in my Skidloader, the stock governor is set super low, and it’s pretty easy to adjust. When you’re going full throttle, you’re fighting the Honda governor and that’s why it won’t stay. It’s also why most compactors have the twist throttle like an airplane has. I run one of those airplane throttle cables with a tach, cuz I don’t want no stinking governor telling me what to do!!! Supposedly there is a rev limiter built into the Honda CDI could do you can’t over rev them
Wrap the muffler with fiberglass heat wrap. I just bought five feet for $14 from Temu....great buy for my ATV muffler. Try reversing you throught cable cab handle so throttle-up is down rather than up!!!!!!
It looks like they welded that muffler to the exhaust flange. I would have cut it there. Flip it over and re mount it. If it fit then swap ends of the muffler discharge. It should fit.
That stile of Wacker is a bit old but is still very handy to have around small jobs. Give your self a tap on your shoulders you done very well in make it work I really enjoy the video. I hire the latest and newest and it was the best I hire by far, got some videos on the channel if you want to see how it looks like and operate and in one video I show under the hood and the engine is top class Diesel engine is very economic on Diesel gas.
You could glue some sound dampening mats on the inside of the cover around the heat shield foil to make it even quieter. I'd guess that's also how it was stock. What also make the cover heavier and therefore sit more stable. Aside from that you and Andrew seem to be on a (german) roll lately: Andrew with his Bomag and you with your Wacker Neuson. ;-)
Throttle return spring was weaker on the smaller motor that it had before, you need to either put it in a different hole on the throttle assembly or stretch/replace the spring.
Nice you try to keep things a was designed.. An try to keep the unit working safely. You may need to add a plate to help keep the heat off the hoses !!!!
sometimes wonder if it is worth it to get something that you need at a cheep price but then have to sink so much extra money just getting it running to where it should be?? Having that hood on does make a difference. enjoyed the way you added the kids in this video, with helping to get the little rabbits food bowls attached to his cage🙂, Look forward to the forward to next video🙂
Looks as if it's possibly missing the eng cover at the articulation side as well. Fabricating something to replace that would probably go a long way to even more sound reduction as well holding the two sides together at the back. You know for a future repair. Like you said not a priority right now.
The hood is most likely not just normal plastic but instead a type of carbon (CFRP) or glass fiber reinforced high temperature resistant plastic. I don''t think that you have to worry about that at all.
I have the same machine, and it currently is leaking out of the top plastic piece where the steering wheel is. You have any ideas/tips how to get that steering wheel off to get to the cyclinder.
That was a very interesting video which I really enjoyed watching . I guess that prolonged use in hot weather will determine if the hood can withstand the heat from the muffler .
That switch is for the carb bowl fuel shut off solenoid, I haven’t watch the whole video yet I’m only midway through so maybe you’ve already figured this out. I will see as I continue to watch. So it should be wired in with the ignition switch to turn on and off with the key, when you turn it off it basically uses a small solenoid on the bottom of the carb to stop fuel at the main jet and cuts the engine off using fuel instead of spark
Not sure if this roller is the same way but the model of wacker we had at work used the switch as an electronic throttle and the lever to the left of the steering wheel was the was the choke to start it.
I think they moved the battery because vibration is a chief cause of battery failure and it may vibrate more in the front. Original design flaw. Or I may be wrong.
Honda motors are reliable for gas engines. Always start and run good. Make sure you get non ethanol gas for it to prevent irritating carburetor problems and they will be as reliable as a diesel engine.
With the hood gone…Seems they didn’t want the battery to get wet or be exposed…so they cut that hole by the seat and stuck it there rather than replace the hood for $600
Might be a good idea to check and see if the hydraulic pump gets hot after moving the muffler next to it, and if so, put some more of that heat barrier over the pump.
Every time I see you open that $650 hood and let it drop on the hinges I shudder. It is going to break the plastic at the hinges unless you put a stop cable or something to hold it. Like on a snowmobile hood.
Jesse suggestion put a cable on the new hood to stop from snaping off the hinges great video again send me a address i would like to send you somethings
Any machine with hydraulic steering will work without the engine running, most are just too heavy for you to use it. The piece by the steering wheel is essentially a hand operated hydraulic pump that provides fluid to the steering cylinder. With the engine running the fluid provided to that unit is pressurised, thus making it easier too steer.
Awesome work sir! Is it better to buy a machine without the cheap paint jpb and just do it yourself right or does it matter? You see this at the auction a lot , the cheap rattle can turd polish hiding major problems!
When companies will not respond to your correspondence for an item or a return just dispute the charge to your credit card. If the companies will not honor their obligations then let the credit card companies do the work. Nine times out of ten you get reimbursed and you keep the item. Many of these companies are not honorable or ethical and they should be held accountable for thier failure in good business practices.
If there is a stated no return policy by the company then one is stuck with ones purchase. If the company does not respond then it is showing bad faith and the credit card company will refund the purchase. Read your Visa credit card terms the details will all be there. I have used this several times when vendors have not honored thier commitments or returns policy. @@CITYNEWSSUPPORT
Hi Jesse recon I would get that button on the forward and reverse working for the vibration and the water working correctly then it would give you more control for laying tarmac and would certainly make it more appealing for a tarmac contractor on resale
Have always enjoyed your work over the years but in recent times too much unnecessary talk Jessie. A lot of it is explaining why you’re not going to do something. But still I do like your videos. I do watch a lot of similar videos, many in Upstate NY. Which is a long way from here in Auckland NZ😊
Jesse, that first ignition switch was made by Indak, and is standard equipment on a lot of riding mowers and other mobile equipment. A screwdriver will work, but would tear it up. The second one is more of a commercial equipment switch, and should serve your purpose better. It too looks to be made by Indak.
Probably to late now. But next time a company doesn't get back to you. Than do a "charge back" on your card. You'll get the money in less than 24hrs credited to your account. You'll be surprised how quickly they will reach out to you.
Thoughts: Did you ask the person that you bought the roller from if he had other parts? I wonder if they had a hood/shroud, and maybe the old engine for parts. The hood in any condition is better than paying for the new one. Also can you buy bulk hardline using flared or Flareless Bite Type Fittings and get a bender? Another option is that if I go to one of our local hydraulic suppliers who has all the tools but no staff to do the work (a mirror image of a Harbor freight store except north of the border). Buy the pipe, O-rings, connectors we can assemble them onsite in the store for like $30 for a 3 foot hardline. We can do the same for hoses and they sell all sizes! They stock 88 hydraulic hardline connectors and 235 hydraulic hose connectors not to mention the adaptors to connect everything up.
It’s infuriating to see all the things that previous owners “fixed” on a perfectly good machine. Rather than just replace a battery, let’s move it under the seat and crudely plasma a hole in the seat pan, don’t deburr the edges, then rest the 50 pound battery on top some hydraulic fittings so they break. It’s like they went out of their way to ensure everything would break. Nice work Jesse.
Time to implement that "kid's channel" you talked of some time ago. I am in to construction, not a kid showing off (the older one seems to have much better manners). You have such an in depth interesting channel of building techniques, it isn't a good forum for kids.
Jesse, what kinda plasma cutter do you have? Does it have its own compressor? I’m looking at getting one but I don’t know to look for when getting one.
A nice treat for a Saturday afternoon.
11/11/23...ya gotta give Noah his🛩 Pilots license for driving yur 'new' double drum center articulating 35 HP Whacker Roller (plate) Compactor...yup, it won't be long before he will be fixing, welding, Bulldozing, skiddsteering, excavator digging & building his new addition to your concrete house 🤣LoL!
Much enjoyed your step-by-step verbal priority of improving this Roller/Compactor; from incorrect battery location contributing to cracked(?)> correction < severed hydraulic line, replacing this 5000 psi hose...carburator air filter housing, tricky exhaust manifold re-shape (bend removal) & re-attach (no leaks 👍), instsll new plastic contour hood, re-route new carb cable & new (5-pin) key/ignition module. Oh yea, love the quick splice-in showing your helping #1 son attach round 'cup' feeder inside his Rabbit cage...yup Jesse, your videos are wonderful to watch!😊🔧! Stay safe & carry on🙂🍺
Hi Jesse. I had that problem when I was a mechanic for Briggs and Straton engines. To add more friction to the throttle lever, I used those friction washers, you know those wavy washers that you place between the lever and a flat washer. As you tighten the nut, the lever becomes more difficult to move and stay in place. wish that could help!
1 hour and twenty minutes of Jesse yes please love the channel.
I assumed that the water facility was for preventing the rollers from sticking up with hot roll tarmac.
Great job! I appreciate your efforts to fix all the issues to make everything correct. I have zero mechanical skills compared to you but my favorite cheat is JB WELD for metal. That stuff is awesome! Looking forward to your next video
couple things with this machine, the " throttle " lever is actually the choke, thats why it kept dropping back down, the switch on the left is actually for the low and high idle, not for vibrate, the vibrate switch is on top of the directional handle, the original motor for that is a honda gx610, i have the same machine and it works great
Saturday morning coffees on!!! Here we go! love your channel brother!!Cheers!;-)!!
Dear Jesse, it gives me great pleasure to see the expertise with which you approach all the tasks you are given. I wish you and your family the greatest possible success. I would have enjoyed working on these craft activities with a mini-job for you.
greetings from Germany.
🙂
05:28 it’s a good job the kid is there to help and tell you what you’re doing wrong 😂😂
Well if nothing else,it’s a cute little machine. I can see we’re it would be good for pad work.
I would advise running a small cable from the frame to the hood to keep it from hitting the full extension on the hinges. Each time it hangs, it will weaken the plastic.
First! Big fan of yours!
Well that was a handsome little machine - at the end.
seems weird that the previous owner made so many modifications, and poorly, when the machine itself looks to be in cosmetically very good shape
I think it was actually the guy before the previous owner that did all those hack jobs
Yeah, it seems such a shame to have to undo what somebody already did.
Moving the battery and cutting that huge hole in the top... WTH!
It might have made sense to him at the time.
There's a high mount muffler( you have that one) and a muffler that is lower profile than the current one. The engine model and serial numbers should be stamped into the block as well as those god awful stickers that the writing usually wipes off, when one does a degreasing of the machine. This should be on the side behind the starter.
It's called the Richie Bros auction paint job. A quart of yellow and another of gray probably added another $1500 of "value" to the unit.
You’ve improved the value of the compactor greatly. Nice job!
The hydraulic steering in your roller has a pumping mechanism in it that moves oul without the engine running. These are very similar to the rotary valves used on forklifts, farm tractors and some rock crawlers. I built a small tractor with a Toyota Corolla engine and the factory power steering pump was adequate for the steering valve and John Deere hydraulic steering cylinder.
You have the patience of Jobe, and no cursing!
Good job Jesse!
I believe with the two smooth drums, that's actually a roller for asphalt (not to mention, aggregates and millings like you're putting in). The sprayer nozzles keep the hot asphalt from sticking to the drums.
Seems like if you run the spay nozzles on dry powdery low clay dirt (maybe not so much on a road base), you'd create a muddy mess in the undercarriage,
On larger areas to be compacted to provide optimum moisture content, they bring in a water truck to water down the site.
The drunk baby made more sense than the president.🍻
Some fire proof insulation, like used on wood stoves, might insulate the muffler from the cover enough to prevent it melting.
Its amazing how folks can take a piece of equipment and run it into the ground.....great job fixing it up. I have a mower with same silly throttle i just use a bungy cord and it works a treat.....i tried a wooden wedge and it just falls out......also isnt Andrew Camatha getting rid of the one he had? I see he was talking about getting rid of it.👌 great videos putting sweat equity into everything you do making it possible and affordable.
I was literally shocked that this unit had a gasser from the factory, usually these smaller rollers and plate compactors come with a single cylinder Hatz diesel engine.
Thanks Jesse. You are so going to enjoy your new shop! You will still accumulate stuff which will fill the space … every contractor I knows has filled multiple shipping containers, barns, etc. 😊
Textbook wrench flipping. Lost art
I just put a gx630 in my Skidloader, the stock governor is set super low, and it’s pretty easy to adjust. When you’re going full throttle, you’re fighting the Honda governor and that’s why it won’t stay. It’s also why most compactors have the twist throttle like an airplane has. I run one of those airplane throttle cables with a tach, cuz I don’t want no stinking governor telling me what to do!!! Supposedly there is a rev limiter built into the Honda CDI could do you can’t over rev them
geeeeezusss, it drove up the ramps with zero tread
Wrap the muffler with fiberglass heat wrap. I just bought five feet for $14 from Temu....great buy for my ATV muffler. Try reversing you throught cable cab handle so throttle-up is down rather than up!!!!!!
If it's like Kohler V-twins the instant shutoff is ignition kill, the other shutoff is a fuel solenoid in the carb.
It looks like they welded that muffler to the exhaust flange. I would have cut it there. Flip it over and re mount it. If it fit then swap ends of the muffler discharge. It should fit.
That stile of Wacker is a bit old but is still very handy to have around small jobs.
Give your self a tap on your shoulders you done very well in make it work I really enjoy the video.
I hire the latest and newest and it was the best I hire by far, got some videos on the channel if you want to see how it looks like and operate and in one video I show under the hood and the engine is top class Diesel engine is very economic on Diesel gas.
You could glue some sound dampening mats on the inside of the cover around the heat shield foil to make it even quieter. I'd guess that's also how it was stock. What also make the cover heavier and therefore sit more stable. Aside from that you and Andrew seem to be on a (german) roll lately: Andrew with his Bomag and you with your Wacker Neuson. ;-)
The only thing with Andrew's fixes are they are only just enough to get going again until the next break down, Jesse looks at permanent fixes.
Throttle return spring was weaker on the smaller motor that it had before, you need to either put it in a different hole on the throttle assembly or stretch/replace the spring.
Maybe remove the spring and replace with a linkage, no need for return spring as it will be operated at the trottle stick.
@@janus3759 I'd agree except it sounds like it also has a governor, based on the behavior he's observed.
Nice you try to keep things a was designed.. An try to keep the unit working safely. You may need to add a plate to help keep the heat off the hoses !!!!
you might consider putting a cable or shock between the hood and the body to keep it from over working the plastic at the hinges when it opens
sometimes wonder if it is worth it to get something that you need at a cheep price but then have to sink so much extra money just getting it running to where it should be?? Having that hood on does make a difference. enjoyed the way you added the kids in this video, with helping to get the little rabbits food bowls attached to his cage🙂, Look forward to the forward to next video🙂
3500 1000 in repairs, you get your use out of it.
when it's done. 10 to twelve thousand dollars in resale value
Easy beze butter busy.
Your problem solving skills are amazing.
Looks as if it's possibly missing the eng cover at the articulation side as well. Fabricating something to replace that would probably go a long way to even more sound reduction as well holding the two sides together at the back. You know for a future repair. Like you said not a priority right now.
It went from a hackjob to a nice unit!
Good for thebresell value!
The hood is most likely not just normal plastic but instead a type of carbon (CFRP) or glass fiber reinforced high temperature resistant plastic. I don''t think that you have to worry about that at all.
I have the same machine, and it currently is leaking out of the top plastic piece where the steering wheel is. You have any ideas/tips how to get that steering wheel off to get to the cyclinder.
Love from Nepal
That was a very interesting video which I really enjoyed watching . I guess that prolonged use in hot weather will determine if the hood can withstand the heat from the muffler .
Can I contract you to be my chiropractor? LOL Thats awesome
Maybe a hood limit strap? I would hate for that overpriced hood to crack at the bottom hinge mount
Great video, Jesse. Enjoying watching you solve those mechanical mysteries! 👍
I ran a bigger roller and i filled the drums with old oil. Regards from South Africa
That switch is for the carb bowl fuel shut off solenoid, I haven’t watch the whole video yet I’m only midway through so maybe you’ve already figured this out. I will see as I continue to watch. So it should be wired in with the ignition switch to turn on and off with the key, when you turn it off it basically uses a small solenoid on the bottom of the carb to stop fuel at the main jet and cuts the engine off using fuel instead of spark
Good video. Seems to me that detent lever on the left console side would be the correct throttle plate. That's definitely not for a choke.
Hydraulic steering pump the wheel is attached to.
Thank you very much for the video. 👍🤗👍🇸🇯
Not sure if this roller is the same way but the model of wacker we had at work used the switch as an electronic throttle and the lever to the left of the steering wheel was the was the choke to start it.
Sure its not a Predator engine
Rebuilt by a teenager?
@jmuller86 I recommend adding a steering knob to your steering wheel for easier one handed steering :)
happy sunday Gods blessings over you !
Everything that says Wacker Neuson is expensive!
Keep it up! Cheers from Sweden
Nice preview of the next project Jesse!
Probably a friction disc fir throttle
I think they moved the battery because vibration is a chief cause of battery failure and it may vibrate more in the front. Original design flaw. Or I may be wrong.
Most definitely looks a lot better. Thanks for sharing!!
For the throttle, you can tighten up the nut on the throttle lever on the actual engine itself, which will make it drift down less.
Honda motors are reliable for gas engines. Always start and run good. Make sure you get non ethanol gas for it to prevent irritating carburetor problems and they will be as reliable as a diesel engine.
Nice repair job by you. You sure are clever
Shouldn't show him all the secrets so soon dad...lol
New workshop coming?😊
With the hood gone…Seems they didn’t want the battery to get wet or be exposed…so they cut that hole by the seat and stuck it there rather than replace the hood for $600
Might be a good idea to check and see if the hydraulic pump gets hot after moving the muffler next to it, and if so, put some more of that heat barrier over the pump.
Just three pieces of steel attached to the hood and no melty
Jesse, doesn't your buddy Andrew have a heavy duty Roller on hand, as I saw that he bought a newer one on a recent video....
AndrewCammarata has one but it’s not working but it’s a perfect job for you
Every time I see you open that $650 hood and let it drop on the hinges I shudder. It is going to break the plastic at the hinges unless you put a stop cable or something to hold it. Like on a snowmobile hood.
Right 👍, I think you can see the bracket for it at 1:03:40
Jesse suggestion put a cable on the new hood to stop from snaping off the hinges great video again send me a address i would like to send you somethings
1:04:28 Battery check good!
Everything has been repainted including the motor. Someone spent allot of time on it.
Put a hole in the blk cover & use a longer bolt for the air filter??? 🇬🇧🇬🇧👍👍
It sounds to me like a real rip off with that kind of money for a short hydraulic hose.
BTW, a man can never have to much stuff !!
Vibrator.... Exciter.... potato patato 😂
That Noah is a hoot
Any machine with hydraulic steering will work without the engine running, most are just too heavy for you to use it. The piece by the steering wheel is essentially a hand operated hydraulic pump that provides fluid to the steering cylinder. With the engine running the fluid provided to that unit is pressurised, thus making it easier too steer.
Awesome work sir! Is it better to buy a machine without the cheap paint jpb and just do it yourself right or does it matter? You see this at the auction a lot , the cheap rattle can turd polish hiding major problems!
When companies will not respond to your correspondence for an item or a return just dispute the charge to your credit card. If the companies will not honor their obligations then let the credit card companies do the work. Nine times out of ten you get reimbursed and you keep the item. Many of these companies are not honorable or ethical and they should be held accountable for thier failure in good business practices.
As long as the company can prove what he ordered was delivered he would not win the charge back!
If there is a stated no return policy by the company then one is stuck with ones purchase. If the company does not respond then it is showing bad faith and the credit card company will refund the purchase. Read your Visa credit card terms the details will all be there. I have used this several times when vendors have not honored thier commitments or returns policy. @@CITYNEWSSUPPORT
That is an asphalt roller. The water supply keeps the asphalt from sticking to the steel drums.
Love your channel
Tighten the nut at the pivot under the air cleaner
Great fixs video Jess
To bad at takes so many man hours up when you buy some of these equipments.👍
Hi Jesse recon I would get that button on the forward and reverse working for the vibration and the water working correctly then it would give you more control for laying tarmac and would certainly make it more appealing for a tarmac contractor on resale
Crazy to think someone replaced the motor then ran it without a filter. Makes you wonder why the first motor had to be replaced.
Add a suicide knob to the steering wheel and call it done.
yea I should
Another great job
Have always enjoyed your work over the years but in recent times too much unnecessary talk Jessie. A lot of it is explaining why you’re not going to do something. But still I do like your videos. I do watch a lot of similar videos, many in Upstate NY. Which is a long way from here in Auckland NZ😊
A hydraulic shop not far from me brazes hydraulic lines together for emergencies, but most of them have been in service for a lot of years.
Jesse, that first ignition switch was made by Indak, and is standard equipment on a lot of riding mowers and other mobile equipment. A screwdriver will work, but would tear it up. The second one is more of a commercial equipment switch, and should serve your purpose better. It too looks to be made by Indak.
Probably to late now. But next time a company doesn't get back to you. Than do a "charge back" on your card. You'll get the money in less than 24hrs credited to your account. You'll be surprised how quickly they will reach out to you.
Jesse, this may not a full restoration it is certainly on the way with a few more tasks. Every thing done was done in that direction.
Thoughts: Did you ask the person that you bought the roller from if he had other parts? I wonder if they had a hood/shroud, and maybe the old engine for parts. The hood in any condition is better than paying for the new one.
Also can you buy bulk hardline using flared or Flareless Bite Type Fittings and get a bender?
Another option is that if I go to one of our local hydraulic suppliers who has all the tools but no staff to do the work (a mirror image of a Harbor freight store except north of the border). Buy the pipe, O-rings, connectors we can assemble them onsite in the store for like $30 for a 3 foot hardline. We can do the same for hoses and they sell all sizes! They stock 88 hydraulic hardline connectors and 235 hydraulic hose connectors not to mention the adaptors to connect everything up.
It’s infuriating to see all the things that previous owners “fixed” on a perfectly good machine. Rather than just replace a battery, let’s move it under the seat and crudely plasma a hole in the seat pan, don’t deburr the edges, then rest the 50 pound battery on top some hydraulic fittings so they break. It’s like they went out of their way to ensure everything would break.
Nice work Jesse.
Nice work! Gets some decals on that and you will sell it quick and make a tidy profit.
Time to implement that "kid's channel" you talked of some time ago. I am in to construction, not a kid showing off (the older one seems to have much better manners). You have such an in depth interesting channel of building techniques, it isn't a good forum for kids.
welding table
That engine looking just like my honda gx690 and Amazon sells the air filter
Jesse, what kinda plasma cutter do you have? Does it have its own compressor? I’m looking at getting one but I don’t know to look for when getting one.