A great video to have on file, I did this last year and wasn't as smooth as it could have been. I didn't know about the tension screw system under the pump.
anytime that I was aligning some pullies, I used a metal ruler or yardstick and laid it against the edge of the pulleys to make sure they touched in two places on each pulley. Eyeballs are not always enough.
Great video Mike If we dropped our machines off at a shop every time we had to replace belts or unloaders, plumbing ect......;we'd be broke in this business!
Mike Great video! Only thing I couldn’t figure out was how to back the pulley off of my Honda engine side. My pump pulley is offset and I can’t push it in anymore, so I have to come out with my engine, but it’s not budging
Hi Mike, Great video awesome work my brother! Quick question where can I buy the belts from and don’t they sell one single wide belt that goes on the whole pulley ? Thanks!
Mike, thank you for this video. I’ve done this job twice now, most recently just yesterday. Both times it’s been my experience that when I tighten the tensioning bolt, after reinstalling everything, the pump ends up skewed a little too far right on the end closest to the bolt. This is because the tension of the belts is pulling back on the pulley on the right side (obviously). It’s my thought that the tensioning bolt should be positioned further to the right to counteract that effect. Questions: have you experienced the same thing? If so, any tricks to deal with it. Seems like a long standing issue as the last time I did this was on a 4 and that had to be 10 years ago. Thanks!
@@TheFreshRinseThank you. Yes, this time it was slight and the machine seems to running smooth and the belts/pulleys looked to be well-aligned. Last time I fought with it (tightening certain bolts, trying to get it to pivot left, etc) and I was never happy with my end result.
Hey I really like your setups and how you are running your business. What is your opinion on going gear drive vs belt? I like the idea of belt drive the most, but i have a gx390 and am wondering if the the headache is worth getting the correct bushings, pulleys, belt etc to bring it all together. Worth it or just bolt up a gear drive?
Hey Mike Just got a brand new 10gpm of this unit. The belt came apart after just four hours of use! Took the belt to tbe those who specialize in belts and pulleys and was told that tbe there was too much tension and also the pulleys were not aligned correctly! Have you heard of this happening before with this manufacturer? The company I bought it from was kind enough to fed ex me a new quad belt! A brand new one out here is about 170 dollars! I see you are using individual belts which they do not recommend. Have you had any issues with those? So this evening I will be working on moving pumps, and pulley to reinstall the belts correctly! Thanks for such an informative video!!!
What is the number on those belts? Those single V belts look a lot easier to take off and put on. I have to wide belt on that my skid kit came with. The wide belt you have to take off and put on the drive pulley and bushing to do it.
Good video Mike but you should of put a straight edge from one pulley to the other to make sure they are perfectly aligned you get less belt wear and pulley wear
Well, I’m sure there are lots of TH-cam videos on that. It probably wouldn’t be in my best interest to remove it just to make the video. But if ever I do it again, yes. I’ll do that for you.
A great video to have on file, I did this last year and wasn't as smooth as it could have been. I didn't know about the tension screw system under the pump.
Thank you for watching brother
Thanks brother. That’s why I’m your #1 fan!!!
BOOM!
anytime that I was aligning some pullies, I used a metal ruler or yardstick and laid it against the edge of the pulleys to make sure they touched in two places on each pulley. Eyeballs are not always enough.
I like it. Thank you!
I use the belt cover as a straight edge.
Outstanding video.
Love the maintenance!
Keep up the GREAT work 👊🏻
Thank you my friend!
Outstanding video. Extremely detailed and helpful.
Thanks,
David
Thank you David!
Mannn your videos are so helpful!!! Thank you so much man!!
I’m glad you see the value. Good luck out there!
Great video, Mike.
What’s the best place to order the belts please?
I get mine from Auto Zone
@@TheFreshRinse thank you so much. Have yourself a good evening.
Thank you! Used this video today!
@@ExteriorCleaning4Real Great! I’m glad it helped!
Great video Mike
If we dropped our machines off at a shop every time we had to replace belts or unloaders, plumbing ect......;we'd be broke in this business!
You are 100%
Mike Great video! Only thing I couldn’t figure out was how to back the pulley off of my Honda engine side. My pump pulley is offset and I can’t push it in anymore, so I have to come out with my engine, but it’s not budging
Thanks for watching. I really wish I could offer more help.
Hi Mike,
Great video awesome work my brother! Quick question where can I buy the belts from and don’t they sell one single wide belt that goes on the whole pulley ?
Thanks!
You can buy those belts at any auto parts store. Southside Equipment May sell the solid belt.
@@TheFreshRinse thank you Mike ! Do you know what’s best ?
Mike, thank you for this video. I’ve done this job twice now, most recently just yesterday. Both times it’s been my experience that when I tighten the tensioning bolt, after reinstalling everything, the pump ends up skewed a little too far right on the end closest to the bolt. This is because the tension of the belts is pulling back on the pulley on the right side (obviously). It’s my thought that the tensioning bolt should be positioned further to the right to counteract that effect. Questions: have you experienced the same thing? If so, any tricks to deal with it. Seems like a long standing issue as the last time I did this was on a 4 and that had to be 10 years ago. Thanks!
Well, that’s a great question. I don’t think I’ve had an is. That being said, perhaps it is, and I just didn’t notice
@@TheFreshRinseThank you. Yes, this time it was slight and the machine seems to running smooth and the belts/pulleys looked to be well-aligned. Last time I fought with it (tightening certain bolts, trying to get it to pivot left, etc) and I was never happy with my end result.
Hey I really like your setups and how you are running your business. What is your opinion on going gear drive vs belt? I like the idea of belt drive the most, but i have a gx390 and am wondering if the the headache is worth getting the correct bushings, pulleys, belt etc to bring it all together. Worth it or just bolt up a gear drive?
Also forgot to ask you if that skidplate with the bolt adjustment was custom made or not...
I would not use a machine that isn’t belt drive, if I could afford it. They simply last much longer. The skid plate is factory.
@@TheFreshRinse thanks!
Hey Mike
Just got a brand new 10gpm of this unit.
The belt came apart after just four hours of use!
Took the belt to tbe those who specialize in belts and pulleys and was told that tbe there was too much tension and also the pulleys were not aligned correctly!
Have you heard of this happening before with this manufacturer?
The company I bought it from was kind enough to fed ex me a new quad belt!
A brand new one out here is about 170 dollars!
I see you are using individual belts which they do not recommend.
Have you had any issues with those?
So this evening I will be working on moving pumps, and pulley to reinstall the belts correctly!
Thanks for such an informative video!!!
Hey brother. I’m no expert on this stuff. I just know the basic stuff, to be honest. Those belts are 2000 hours old, so… they seem to be fine.
What is the number on those belts? Those single V belts look a lot easier to take off and put on. I have to wide belt on that my skid kit came with. The wide belt you have to take off and put on the drive pulley and bushing to do it.
I’m not sure the number. I just take the old belt to the auto parts store. They match it up.
The fresh mechanic. Great tutorial. Ours are fitted with one wide heavy duty belt or a gearbox. The belt system has more torque. (Power)
Yes! Thank you Tom
Mike. Is it possible to do this job without the pulley extractor if you’re just changing the belts?
Absolutely. I removed the pulley because I changed pumps.
@@TheFreshRinse the fresh never ceases to amaze. Thanks bro. Got those flyers in the mail. Awesome quality. Thanks again
@@newviewnc Thank you my friend!
Just a question I could of sworn someone sold a 1 thick belt to replace the 4 that are on those belt driven machines I'm thinking it's russ Johnson?
That may very well be the case. Not sure
Do you think it’s possible to get the belts off (like the bike chain method) without loosening the bolts?
You might. But you’ll never get them back on.
Great Info you are a Legend .
You’re only say that because it’s true!
Dang bro I wanted to see how did you install the belts back on 🤦🏽♂️
@@litpubgm124 Just reverse the process
Why did you have to reupload
I had a typo in newviewnc’s name
Good video Mike but you should of put a straight edge from one pulley to the other to make sure they are perfectly aligned you get less belt wear and pulley wear
Thanks John
What type of belts are those
I honestly do not know. I just took my old bests to the auto parts stor.
Good info! You da man💪
Thank you sir!
Coulda shown how the pulley was taken off instead of cutting it out
Well, I’m sure there are lots of TH-cam videos on that. It probably wouldn’t be in my best interest to remove it just to make the video. But if ever I do it again, yes. I’ll do that for you.
Just had to do this on my machine, pain in the butt for sure
Took 5 times longer because of the video.
Very good. Now rebuild old 8 gpm that came off. 😊
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Thank you!
Thank you 🎉
You are weecome
This seems like a nightmare to do.
Not for the faint at heart
Having a squaring laser helps