Recent content by ICEMAN

you want to lubricate the seal with KY jelly, water soluble and no chance of damaging seal

If you are having problems putting in a high pressure seal after sleeving try the following. Lube the seal , place it in the hole, put in brass seal case and tighten the seal case down. The seal case will push the seal in for you. I have done this hundreds of times with never an issue. I...

A 5cp2120w with vibration in your bay hose is washed out. Known problem with the pump, so much so that Cat will give you a new head under warranty. Check for missing or damaged orings on the valves.

Like Randy said, best place for resleeving hands down is IDS. They are also great at rebuilding pumps, never had an issue. They are some of the most knowledgeable people when it comes to pumping systems and pumps. http://idspumprepair.com/

I installed a used PDQ L4000 years ago. PDQ distributor installed it and it washed cars for eight years. Did just as good as the new L4000 that was beside it. I only did this because I got a great deal and distributor installed it. Never did give me any issues, in fact it was working great the...

I think the abus locks have the key number stamped on the key. Cut the lock off and get a new one with that same key number

I think it is great you want to update your wash. Spot free rinse along with the foamy brush has been the biggest game changer to the car wash industry, at least in my area, all my customers use spot free. Unless you have a touchless auto I do not see how a touchless auto is going to hurt you...

I would call Washworld and let them explain why the hose is kinking. Has to be a binding issue while bridge is moving. not normal. Even if that hose had no swivels it still should not kink

If i remember correctly, those hoses had a live swivel on one end and a non swivel end on the other. Your problem may be with the one inch swivel where the hose goes into the trolley. If that one inch straight swivel has play in it, it is bad. Also check the 90 degree swivel on top of your boom...

5CP2150W might have a one time warranty replacement for washout ,,,, call cat

Absolutely involve the police. This driver , who has a cdl, will be given a ticket and may lose his cdl. He knew he hit your vac but was too lazy or did not care enough to look for a number to call. Why in the world would you try to be a "nice guy". I had a guy come to my wash with a skid loader...

Absolutely do something free standing. I once had a truck bay, when it was time to get rid of the trucks I put in a nice studded wall and covered with aluminum. First truck ran through it. Next tried a steel bar anchored to the block wall, they hit that and ripped out the wall. After fighting...

not a reality in vending....can you get 2.00 for one tree? They just go to the local auto parts store. Different areas different pricing. Just an example in my area, I have my landscaping trucks detailed at the end of each season. We are talking filthy trucks inside and out, best detailer in my...

Can you really price things to double your money if your cost goes up 50%. I look back at the money I spent on that shurevend. Today, that would never happen, too long of a payback. In my area anything in a glass front vendor priced over 2.00 will sit and draw cobwebs. I have numerous auto...

I agree MEP. Should have just put in a five column tree machine, armor all vendor and a towel vendor. All you really need. I am lucky, I am near the supplier so no shipping cost. If I was paying shipping vending would go or be cut way back.