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So i think im screwed...here's the story Was on a job today using the same machine ive been using for months now...usually when i start her up(not every time) she goes through this no pressure phase that only lasts about 5 seconds and then shes good to go all day...well today i thought same thing was happening but then after about a 1 minute of regular pressure she went limp again...and then it was like she kept trying to get back then go limp then go back then go limp...this went on for about 2 minutes then shes at max strength again...minute later the limp game again...i was praying it was some weird phase shed go through for a little bit but i ended up having to leave the job to get her fixed...took her to northern tools which is really one of the only places down here(miami, fl) to fix pressure cleaners and the mechanic told me he didnt even know how to work on craftsmans...he said that myabe the pump was little bit low on oil and if i just put in a little bit more in to cover to the gears that he wouldnt be surpirsed if she got back to herself right away...so im a genius right....i figured i have engine oil and pump oil at home, so ill just give her an oil change....well engine was easy enough..pretty straight forward....the pump...well the pump doesnt have the little bolt under the pump like im use to drain the oil...i spent an hour and a half online looking up directions for my specific pump but didnt find squat.....so i figure ill just put in a liil bit more oil and let her rip... So she starts up first pull...good sign.....but starts right away with the limp game...bad sign...then after about 3 minutes of holding down the trigger she gets this burst of energy and shes at max strength like ive never seen her before...i figured this was great, i bought an old machine and it needed an oil change so its gonna be better than before...now im thinking that was a bad sign because after about a minute after her initial burst of strength...she goes limp...but limp limp; no pressure at ALL..not even even garden hose pressure...like no agua coming out of my wand....freaking out i quickly go over to the machine and turn it off..... i looked down afterwards and saw the all this extra oil my machine spewed out of the breathing hole in the oil cap...from what i understand its fine that it does that its just a little safety precaution the machine has....but when i looked inside the gears had the oil bubbled up in between the gears...it really freaked me out it looked like the oil had coagulated but i poked it with a paperclip and it was just really bubbly no coagulation... Sooo....wth happened...My engine runs on a Briggs & Stratton 11.50 Gross torque hooked up to a Annovi Reverberi SJV 3G31-1 pump.. please tell me i didnt just destroy my machine..its not a huge machine but it has been feeding me for the past 4 months now...i know the generic answer take it to a mechanic....i cant afford it...please if anyone can help me out here id apreciate it

Doin a little job for my neighbor resanding and sealing her pavers. She asked if i was going to rent one of those "paver leveling things"(her words). I said no that there was no need. Obviously i said that cause ive never use one of those machines(not even sure what theyre called). Is it necessary?

Ok so just updating..went to buy the belt drive..turns out the on/off switch is busted so turn off i had to ground the wire..no big deal and i can fix it..however it didnt fit in my car(plus that mother was Heavy)...went to go see the direct drive...this crap had no wheels or handle..looks like it was bolted onto some spareetal he had laying around..no on/off switch..wanted 500 w/ no hose or wand...in the end i bought a machine off my buddy who just got out of the biz...13hp direct drive with cat pump on dewalt frame with 50' non marking hose and wand for $600...machine is barely used so i think i got a decent deal..and killed today at work..problem solved..thanks everyone for the help

Is that the machine i posted a pic of?

Its an annovi reverbi

Ive only seen pictures...i can post if it helps...the direct drive is that same italian brand that i have on mine..just obviously much bigger

Man that machine was so nice to work with it..felt like ive been using a peeshooter the whole time and today it felt like i upgraded to a big M60...cutting through that black algae like butter..even pulled out all the weeds that i would usually have to pull by hand..

Lol guy knows why i got banned..but im not here to argue with anyone I clean to pay bills and feed my son.. have everything but thetruck..and pw now but ill probably have one by wed Used my buddies gx390...worked like a dream...would of taken me two days with my old one to do what i did in 5 hours today...as a matter of fact found a guy selling the exact same machine(4000 psi 4gpm) for $500..no gun or hose..so now not sure if to go with that or with the belt drive(3500 psi 4gpm) for 700 with wand and hose..could probably get him down to 600...maybe...turns out theyll both fit in my car...so...im not sure..well i know belt drive is gonna last me longer so im really leaning towards that...

That make me think its gonna crap out after a week

Probably the only belt driven machine ive seen on craigslist..im gonna try and ask for 500

Timo Yea it does sound familiar i just cant go on those because i got banned.. I havent made the commitment to trade my car in because i havent been doing this long enough to know if im in for long haul..i hve to see if its gonna be at least kind of consistant...i heard the actual season around here starts in feb..having a truck would REALLY help as i also do random handyman stuff as well as landscaping..anything really that pays..._draw back for the truck is gas mileage and its hard to fit a baby seat in a truck...

[ATTACH]19483[/ATTACH] Guy on craigslist wants 700 for it 13 hp honda engine...belt driven...comes with wand and 50' hose

Lol...ok heres my issue...i dont have a truck..i work out of my nissan maxima..might sound funny but thats what im usin..i just unbolt the handle of my machine before i put it in.. That being said, is a belt driven machine able to fit in my back seat or trunk?...and how much am i lookin to spend on a machine..ballpark figure

Seriously best forum ever... If i were to get the gx 390 would that be comparable to a belt driven machine or not even close?

Might seem like dumb request but can you guys give me a suggestion on direct drive machine...just went xmas shopping so budget is kinda tight...

Thank you mick..for some reason i didnt see your post before...does it sound like something i can do myself or am i gonna have to find a mechanic?

Ok so after about an hour of leaving it alone i turned iy on again thinking it would be different this time...i was right..this time it went straight to no pressure whatsoever...an when i throttled down to turn it off..it slowly "choked" realld loud a couple times and then turned off..pretty sure i saw it puff a little bit of smoke when it choked..im pretty sure im screwed...if anyone can help out id apreciate it but i think im gonna go burry my head in the sand and kick the dog around for a while

Engin oil was black as hell...pump oil not sure as i cant figure out how to drain. It but it did apear to be low

I know i can look it up but since your the resident expert...it just used for pavers or would it also work on concrete driveways, patios ect.

Thought you would say that

Im asking knowing im risking being chewed out by old timers...my machine is 3400 psi..only 2.8 gpm...can i run a surface cleaner..im getting tired of my wand Git a guy on craigslist trying to sell me his 20" surface cleaner, used, for 250.....do i HAVE to use a bigger machine with it...

Got the 12.5" surface cleaner for $100...helped a lot...did a job yesterday that would have taken me almost twice the amount of time...but i definatels think with a bigger machine and surface cleaner i would have done it in an hour or 2 lol...

How do u feel about sealnlock compared to other sealers?

Actually u read my mind..was just looking at northern tools web site, they have a 12" for $100 bucks..u wanna go into the vacuum thing a little further??

Thanks everyone! This is the best forum out there!