Stuff you have fixed today

[EM1L4]

Today I didn't fix the pressure washer.

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What I did do is spill a lot of the (Rather water-contaminated) oil and determine the leak is coming from two of the three cracked plastic cylinders. Presumably its been allowed to freeze, no fixing it. It does still work, just very leaky. I've put it back together and will continue using it until it properly dies.

I had the same issue on my Karcher but was able to get a new part and problem solved unless you are looking for an excuse to get a new one

 

[Maker]

I had the same issue on my Karcher but was able to get a new part and problem solved unless you are looking for an excuse to get a new one

Didn't even think to look for parts, I assumed it was considered non-serviceable. New cylinder head is twenty quid.

 

[Brad93]

Get a kramzle

 

[Arc Tourist]

Unloaded the drill press into the garage, and got the scissor mechanism working for the belt tensioner, which was froze up. The previous owner said he had acquired the Fobco as part of a job lot of machinery about 20 years ago, and rarely ever used it. I also spent some time cleaning off the dried oil and grease on the head which revealed a nice paint finish beneath. I just need to get some help or a bottle jack to put on top of the column with a sling to raise it up. The drill came with a 5/8" capacity chuck, but I think I'll install a 3/4" Jacobs super chuck on it.

 

[MCKDAVID]

Didn't even think to look for parts, I assumed it was considered non-serviceable. New cylinder head is twenty quid.

Having fixed a fair few of these smaller karchers, get a genuine karcher part, the chinese copies are crap. Will leak as soon as you look at it, then you're back to the constant pulsing on and off again... The genuine bits are a wee bit dearer but no point doing anything else... change all the o-rings seals at the same time. The difference in between worn and not is miniscule, but it's teh difference between leaking and not..

I've stopped repairing anything below K7 models now, as they have a brass pump body and are worth repairing, the smaller models are all plastic, and having to give a warranty on the repair , they're nothing but a pure ballache so I don't bother now, more grief than it's worth.....

 

[Migmac]

Unloaded the drill press into the garage, and got the scissor mechanism working for the belt tensioner, which was froze up. The previous owner said he had acquired the Fobco as part of a job lot of machinery about 20 years ago, and rarely ever used it. I also spent some time cleaning off the dried oil and grease on the head which revealed a nice paint finish beneath. I just need to get some help or a bottle jack to put on top of the column with a sling to raise it up. The drill came with a 5/8" capacity chuck, but I think I'll install a 3/4" Jacobs super chuck on it.

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Looks very tidy

 

[Arc Tourist]

Looks very tidy

Very happy so far. I can't see any damage and everything else works smoothly. It was installed in a really nice residential garage away from the weather and under a cover, kind of like out of a time capsule. Its three phase, so need to get a proper converter, but will leave that to an electrician.

 

[badabec]

Today I didn't fix the pressure washer.

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What I did do is spill a lot of the (Rather water-contaminated) oil and determine the leak is coming from two of the three cracked plastic cylinders. Presumably its been allowed to freeze, no fixing it. It does still work, just very leaky. I've put it back together and will continue using it until it properly dies.

Get @Parm to 3D print some new cylinders

 

[Arc Tourist]

Unloaded the drill press into the garage, ................................just need to get some help or a bottle jack to put on top of the column with a sling to raise it up. ....................

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Ended up raising the drill head by myself using a small trolly jack and some lengths of four by two's, which worked a treat; then cut up some pipe to roll the press on, to its new home at the far end of the garage. Just need to get a proper phase converter installed, and job is done.

 

[Dilkris]

Ended up raising the drill head by myself using a small trolly jack and some lengths of four by two's, which worked a treat; then cut up some pipe to roll the press on, to its new home at the far end of the garage. Just need to get a proper phase converter installed, and job is done.

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I am deeply envious - lovely piece of kit.

 

[Agroshield]

Ended up raising the drill head by myself...

Now I see what you have done, I wonder if in the future you need to raise or lower the head, you could use the table raising mechanism of the drill itself to do the same job. Even the quill of the machine might do it.

 

[Arc Tourist]

Now I see what you have done, I wonder if in the future you need to raise or lower the head, you could use the table raising mechanism of the drill itself to do the same job. Even the quill of the machine might do it.

I tried the quill idea, and quickly abandoned that thought. The very close tolerance of the column fit required that the lift be as close to it as possible. Applying pressure further outward only caused binding. The table is quite heavy in and of itself, and took some effort to raise. I would think its possible to use the mechanism to raise the head, but I would be reluctant to, as seems it would be putting "a lot" of stress on the crank.

I would like to find a Fobco manual, as there is little information about this model compared to others on the lathes.co.uk website.

 

[mtt.tr]

Get a kramzle

When ever I suggest them people moan about the price

 

[Arc Tourist]

I am deeply envious - lovely piece of kit.

I consider myself lucky to to have acquired this, and yes, a lovely piece of kit as you say. It wasn't cheap, but the quality exceeded my expectations; so thankfully, I got my money's worth.

 

[Windy Miller]

Unloaded the drill press into the garage, and got the scissor mechanism working for the belt tensioner, which was froze up. The previous owner said he had acquired the Fobco as part of a job lot of machinery about 20 years ago, and rarely ever used it. I also spent some time cleaning off the dried oil and grease on the head which revealed a nice paint finish beneath. I just need to get some help or a bottle jack to put on top of the column with a sling to raise it up. The drill came with a 5/8" capacity chuck, but I think I'll install a 3/4" Jacobs super chuck on it.

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Looking very nice!

 

[Seadog]

I've a Progress bench drill. The only way that I've ever raised and lowered the head is with the quill. If it needed anything other then that don't you think that the manufacturer would have provided the means?
Lightly oil the column and you should be fine.

 

[Arc Tourist]

The very smooth column was oily, so much so that I wiped a lot of excess off as I raised the head; and also when raising the table support afterward. No idea what method the manufacturer used, but trying the quill didn't work, and I wasn't going to force it.

Would be interesting to know how old this press might be, or at least when they went out of production ?

 

[Seadog]

There's little difference between yours and mine. There might be a little stiction to overcome, but I really can't see why the quill won't do the job. I'd make it

You've the luxury of a table rack which I don't have.

 

[Arc Tourist]

There's little difference between yours and mine. There might be a little stiction to overcome, but I really can't see why the quill won't do the job. I'd make it

You've the luxury of a table rack which I don't have.

The table rack mechanism is a nice feature for us old folks.

 

[MattF]

Would be interesting to know how old this press might be, or at least when they went out of production ?

England, old chap. Pillar drill, not drill press.