Bob Pruitt
Member
That shouldn't happen... Maybe they will do something for you?
THE NEW SS BIG TRUCK!
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Zee
Supportive Member
Yeah.. Send you a can of spray paint that's similar in color.
A red truckmount had that exact process happen to it...never bothered spraying it. It's peeling chunks constantly.
Every one I've seen here in Florida has had rust on it. Including the 3 I've owned. I keep my 870 meticulously wiped down and clean and still have frame rust.
Bob Pruitt
Member
Well maybe it's only guys who live in States without humidity that don't get any rust...
Cleanworks
Moderator
This is the beauty of mikeys board. Who ever you are and what ever you are selling. We'll rip it apart and make you think twice about your quality control. Just hope you are listening
Steve Lawrence
Member
Mikey P
Administrator
dealtimeman
Everyday is Saturday.
My sapphire had a bit of surface rust but I light sanded and painted it to get a hold of it quick the longer you wait the bigger the problem will become.
I don't think it matters. There's some ancient prochems and Dixie Steamway truck mounts out there that are just fine. And I think those don't have SS frames
Mikey P
Administrator
Fix the leaks?
dealtimeman
Everyday is Saturday.
Nampa Carpet Cleaning
Member
Well your HM Tuthill 47 Blower is out dated and probably performs like a SS 370I was referring to a thread where someone with a 3 month old 870 was miffed by the rust on his new machine...bad factory paint job. The galvanized fitting in the picture seems out of place with the rest of the machine so maybe it is a temporary piece. I know Sapphire Scientific makes very good equipment but when I saw the galv. fitting, I couldn't help myself with the rust comment. Fun to watch the reaction from guys who obviously really like there SS machines... rust and all...
if you are lucky. Mine spins around 3600 RPM and 15 HG your Blower can't even handle 15 hg. I think they set them @ 12
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Nampa Carpet Cleaning
Member
You can't? I've run my c.d.s. 4.8 blower at 14" for the last 4000 hours, although the gd 408 in my pro 1200se still has more suck
No rust on my 870. But I do keep it covered in a protective layer of motor oil.
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I love rusty old 870's.
Which ones? Oil or water? lol...
The parts leaking (water) are very difficult to fix. I'd have to take apart much more than just the area leaking. I'm sure I'd break something and be screwed. Just not ready to pay JD/disty a poop ton of money. It's not bad, just drips.
It's amazing how different the newer ones are compared to the first couple of years. Your waterbox & hx are totally different from mine. I understand the new waterbox/hx are now under pressure and completely enclosed, right?
Nampa Carpet Cleaning
Member
Yep, Just the radiator over flow cap on the water box Besides that totally enclosed. It's a killer little machine
Mikey P
Administrator
hogjowl
Idiot™
Desk Jockey
Member
Just waiting on a truck.
Cleanworks
Moderator
Nah, it's because he's a Saiger wannabe.
hogjowl
Idiot™
LOL
Desk Jockey
Member
Yes they changed their color but this leopard doesn't change his spots juss cause.Richard,
Didn't Prochem change the color to charcoal? Maybe they painted yours blue because you are a really OLD customer
Blue to the end baby!!!
Cleanworks
Moderator
Stop holding your breath, you won't be so blue
