traer77 14 Report post Posted April 13, 2010 (edited) Hello everyone. My name is Trae Roberts. I live in Charleston, SC and I am looking to start my own pressure washing business. First off would like to say that this site is great. Its is nice to see that people are willing to help educate others in their profession without worrying about the competition. I found a used pressure pro belt drive 3500 psi 4gpm machine at a local pawn shop. I asked the guy to let me check it out, so we took it outside and it started right up. The pressure started going up and down after a lil while. I tried different tips and it was the same with all. Is this most likely the unloader? I used to pressure wash for someone else years ago but really have never worked on them before. I guess my worry is if it could be something else like the pump. I just dont want to pass on a good machine because of something simple. Thanks in Advance for any suggestions or opinions. I will mainly be doing residential. pressure pro 3500/4gpm gp ts1511 Trae Roberts Charleston Power Wash LLC Edited May 23, 2010 by traer77 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jeff 232 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 how much is he asking Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traer77 14 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 can get for around 600 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry 24 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 That series pump is VERY rebuildable.. a seal kit might be all that it needs, but pull the head to see if it needs plungers too ! ..they are $50 bucks each. and check for oil leaks, especially under the head. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traer77 14 Report post Posted April 14, 2010 Thanks Jerry How much should it cost me to repack the pump? Probably would have to pay someone to do it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
traer77 14 Report post Posted April 15, 2010 Well bought it for $425 and took it home to check it out. seems like it just wasnt getting enough water before because it ran perfect for about 30 mins. Hope everything holds up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jerry 24 Report post Posted April 17, 2010 Don't spend more than $99.50 for "soft parts" , and labor.. $49.50 ..at a local service center. We sell a Universal Seal-Puller if you need to do it yourself. e-mail me for more info.. and our free Pump Check-Up list Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
