cable operated dump trailer

[Army grunt]

Sorr to say it did not work, after redoing the pulleys an winch it was like watching paint dry(the up& down)
Soooooooooo I am going to operate the sizzors with the help of a cylinder an pump I got off a "Tommy lift"
I have been busy with a reunion for my Infantry company from nam. Also sawed 6x8s 3x10 an2x4s,an built a roof for the back poach(16x36ft)
Army Grunt

 

[davedj1]

Oh well, at least it worked! LOL
I kind of figured it would have been slow but hey, we're not engineers
What brand of pump is on the tommy lift?
I just picked a power unit from a tailgate lift, it's a Maxon but the tank is rusted out. I'm not sure if I want to buy a tank (if I even can) or try and fix this one or just buy a new complete unit.
Have fun at the reunion and Thank You for your service :thumbsup:

 

[Army grunt]

The reunion is always the week following memorial day,(we pay homage an have a really neat candle lighting for the 44 we lost in combat 66-67)
That tank has no pressure so any fix will work. maybe lay up some fiberglass cloth an mat?
Mine has water mixed in oil from sitting out. I hope it still works.
Army Grunt

 

[Iplayfarmer]

... I'm not sure if I want to buy a tank (if I even can) or try and fix this one or just buy a new complete unit...

I'd suggest you try fixing the tank. If you can't you're not out much.

 

[davedj1]

funny you should say that, lol, I actualy fixed it this afternoon. Took my plasma cutter and cut the bottom right out of it and cut a new piece and welded it all in. It holds water with no leaks so now I have to clean it up and paint it.

 

[Army grunt]

Ya got to love it.
Army Grunt

 

[Iplayfarmer]

funny you should say that, lol, I actualy fixed it this afternoon. Took my plasma cutter and cut the bottom right out of it and cut a new piece and welded it all in. It holds water with no leaks so now I have to clean it up and paint it.

Fix it up. Wear it out. Make it do, or do without.

 

[davedj1]

well it turns out the motor on the pump is no good so I will probably just order a new one, I found some kits online and the shipping is reasonable.
Anyone want a pump?

 

[Army grunt]

Hold on to it till I make sure mine works.Maybe yours needs new brushes
Army Grunt

 

[Bcross2169]

Please post some pics of you trailer when its finished. I am looking at doing the same thing with a winch to lift the box. thanks