Mikey P
Administrator
I just can't believe that nobody is running these things with the hood open to relieve these issues
Pro1200se
- Thread starter SamIam
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Sapphire still says not to.
Though if they advised users to do it, it would be admitting it is a bad design, so I guess you have to take that direction with a grain of salt.
Cleanworks
Moderator
Because it doesn't help.
Mikey P
Administrator
how could it not?
SamIam
Member
3 bad airflow sensors $770 they believe that will fix it.
Because it looks like shit parked at a nice house with the hood popped.
Cleanworks
Moderator
Read above comments.
Cleanworks
Moderator
Are they true believers?
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
Why not include a big after-market electric fan?
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FB7777
Guest
I believe Butler states to leave the hood closed so the high velocity after market fan reaches the entire engine and not directed through the hood
Mikey P
Administrator
Yeah, ok...
So you'd recommend that I go against the manufacturer's recommendation by leaving the hood open at every job, and have it look like my trucks are broke down at every stop, knowing full well that my guys won't do it half the time, when literally none of the clutch drive manufacturers recommended that? And I'm somehow just supposed to know to do that? Got it.
I think that would be a great idea, and have it kick on automatically when the machine is running, as well as for high temp
Mikey P
Administrator
Well, yeah!
SamIam
Member
They already admitted it here saying the summit fixed all the issues!
What issues?????
Its not rocket science connecting dots.
Truthfully, I believe SS wanted to make the SE the best direct drive out there. The most vacuum with that big blower, the most heat with that giant exhaust heat exchanger (my heat is on par with other dds), most pressure/flow from the pump. In doing that I think they tried to squeeze too much power from the clutch and that's where most of the issues originate. From what I've seen the PTS is not much different from the PRO so I just don't see how it's been addressed. Christ the van in the promo video for the summit had the freaking HOOD OPEN... I think legends is a good company and that they make good products, but they dicked the dog on this one and should do something for the current owners who are keeping their machines. I'm only storing one of mine at my place for aramsco at this point so again, I no longer really have a dog in the fight, other than the $85k or so in truckmount payments I've made over the last 4 years and the $12000 or so I've spent in repairs on these two rigs
hogjowl
Idiot™
I was surprised to hear of so many guys jumping on the Pro 1200 so soon. It’s not like it’s been around long enough to be proven.
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FB7777
Guest
Direct the exhaust AWAY from under the van and put in an aftermarket fan like Butler and you may just solve this clusterfook
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FB7777
Guest
Exactly
what was the appeal for you goobers?
saving a couple bucks, having the newest unit on the block?
I’m guessing you dim bulbs were drawn to the Blue LEDs
Says the guy who was sold a Bane more than once...
SamIam
Member
They were prettyExactly
what was the appeal for you goobers?
saving a couple bucks, having the newest unit on the block?
I’m guessing you dim bulbs were drawn to the Blue LEDs
SamIam
Member
At least with bane the downtime and fixs were probably easy
SamIam
Member
$860 it done going to pick it up all ask about putting a after market fan in the front that runs always
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FB7777
Guest
Yea I’m a slow learner ..
..last time I bought a Bane unit was 27 years agothey made a ton of money tho and rarely broke down
Yea I’m a slow learner ..
they made a ton of money tho and rarely broke down
That's really all I want out of my equipment, I did a lot of research before deciding on 570s for my next units, they have a good track record as do the Ford Transits, hopefully they'll hold up reasonably long term
Hope you get some relief from this Sam
SamIam
Member
Just like I thought great airflow on right side or passenger side, practically no airflow on the left driver side.
Maybe I keep the dog house off and hope I don't drop anything
Maybe I keep the dog house off and hope I don't drop anything
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Cleanworks
Moderator
That does look very cramped. A more powerful fan would help. A larger dog house would allow more circulation. wrapping the exhaust headers and pipes with insulating tape would also help.
