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    Dual shield rookie

    Starting to thaw out a bit and it’s time to fabricate for the upcoming year. I want to learn dual shield but need a little advice. Machine: Forney 270 mig Gas bottle options: 100%co2, 75%Ar/25%co2 or 100%Ar. My local welding supply shop said dual shield is best for heavy industry and he doesn’t...
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    JLG 340aj Update, hydraulic pump failure, brakes

    Here is an update on the manlift. Originally the brakes were dragging and the only way to move the machine was to rev the motor to full speed and travel the machine forward and reverse. It would operate slightly better with cold hydraulic oil, but it would quickly warm up and the problem would...
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    Isuzu NPR 5.2 4hk1 engine swap

    I’ll try to keep the backstory short… 2013 build year Isuzu motor lost a bottom end bearing and the oil analysis confirmed the failure. A used motor and transmission was found, it’s from the same year as the truck. I swapped the used engine and mated transmission into the truck. Turned the key...
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    JLG 340AJ brakes stuck on, hydraulic issue

    Working on a JLG boom lift 340 AJ. It developed this issues rather abruptly. The brakes will not release at low or mid engine speeds. If you select full engine speed, the brakes release enough to travel the machine in either direction. At low or mid engine speed the brakes drag enough to cause...
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    Deere 50D Slow hydraulics at all engine speeds

    First post, long time lurker and I want to thank you all in advance for your advice! Deere 50D (gen1), 6000hrs, engine runs strong, and machine runs strong until a few weeks ago. The machine sees regular use and some abuse, but on average well maintained. We noticed the rotate function was slow...
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