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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Feb 19, 2020 9:43:37 GMT -5
Who has an EZ Cab & can give me some input, please? I've tried PB Blaster & still can't get the right hand side wheels off. For that matter, can't get the left off either. I'm about ready to switch.
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Post by Pat on Feb 19, 2020 10:24:04 GMT -5
Have you tried Liquid Wrench?
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Post by woodman on Feb 19, 2020 11:03:32 GMT -5
I have never been around one of them, but is one side left hand treads and the other right handed?
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Post by rmf on Feb 19, 2020 11:10:23 GMT -5
Normally one side is threaded clockwise (righty tighty) the other side is threaded counter clockwise (lefty loosey). So you should be able to put a wrench on both ends and at least one of them should come loose. they may have been over tightened or there may be rust. If you get the first one off then put a pipe wrench on the shaft and take off the other one. Normally I tighten while holding a wheel, I want it tight enough so the wheel does not slip. I also oil the shaft and threads to keep out moisture and that helps things slide on and off better.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Feb 19, 2020 12:28:25 GMT -5
Didn't try liquid wrench, only PB Blaster. Last time I removed the wheels it was tough then. The shaft had black stuff on it which I cleaned off using some fine wet/dry sand paper then dried & lightly oiled. Used it a few times then removed the wheels again to try to balance out a used Nova I had purchased & had to repeat the same process again. It's been a great machine for the past 8-9 years & it was probably around 25 + years old when I got it. No problems with the pump or the motor after I replaced the capaciter & it's been running strong since. It's just getting to be a bear to remove the wheels.
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Feb 19, 2020 12:31:24 GMT -5
Looks like I need to make myself clearer. It's the Genie I'm having problems with. Thinking about replacing with an EZ Cab.
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Feb 19, 2020 12:35:42 GMT -5
The EZ cab looks like a nice machine. I hope you get your Genie fixed, though! Maybe a larger wrench, or a breaker bar?
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Post by toiv0 on Feb 19, 2020 13:46:11 GMT -5
I am not sure if your having trouble removing the nuts or the wheels off the shaft after you have removed the nuts. I haven't had trouble with either.
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Feb 19, 2020 14:02:10 GMT -5
Make sure that there's plenty of lube on the shaft.
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Post by knave on Feb 19, 2020 14:07:44 GMT -5
I’m guessing the wheels want to turn before the nut breaks loose. Try a wedge of wood under the wheels to hold them still. Also if the wheels aren’t plastic, try gently heating the nut with a heat gun or propane torch. Once apart, use never-seize to prevent future issues. Permatex 80078 Anti-Seize Lubricant with Brush Top Bottle, 8 oz. www.amazon.com/dp/B000FW7VGE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_LDytEb58X1AT9 |
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Post by Donnie's Rocky Treasures on Feb 19, 2020 14:31:03 GMT -5
Yes, exactly what happens, the wheels start turning before the nut breaks loose. The if I'm not careful the nut that holds the wheels in place tightens down against the inside. Finally got that back in it's proper place against the wheels, tightened it & still cant break the nut loose. Too tired to try again so will try the wood wedge trick later.
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Feb 19, 2020 15:32:19 GMT -5
Can you get someone on each end with a big wrench or long breaker bar? One to hold and the other to turn? Wouldn't that work?
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Post by parfive on Feb 19, 2020 16:04:31 GMT -5
Normally one side is threaded clockwise (righty tighty) the other side is threaded counter clockwise (lefty loosey). Nah.  The side that’s righty tighty is also the lefty loosey one. The other side would be lefty tighty. |
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Post by knave on Feb 19, 2020 21:17:00 GMT -5
My mind is like jello sometimes. Maybe even finger jello.
Donnie isn’t asking for help to remove the wheels, she would like input from those who currently own an EZ Cab.
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Post by joshuamcduffie on Feb 19, 2020 21:23:21 GMT -5
The heart wants what it wants.
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Post by hummingbirdstones2 on Feb 19, 2020 21:43:55 GMT -5
Hi Donnie. It's been a while. Still remember when I got my Genie - and what a pain it was to get the shaft adapters and wheels off the first time.
Do you have a large wrench to fit the end of the shaft adapter on each side of the machine? As was said previously, one side or the other will eventually break loose if you have wrenches on the ends of the shaft adapters. You won't have to depend on the wheels not slipping that way. While holding tension on the wrenches, tap lightly on the right-side wrench as you pull it down toward yourself.
After getting the adapter off the right side shaft I like to hold the shaft with a curved-jaw vise grip padded by a strip of thick leather.
It took me days to get the wheels off the shaft adapters after they were off the machine. But that's another story. Adapters must come off first... .
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Post by stardiamond on Feb 20, 2020 11:53:13 GMT -5
My left side is frozen. I remove the right side frequently to swap in the Genie trim saw attachment. I occasionally spray the shaft with wd40.
I didn't want to try forcing off the left side, so I bought another right side adapter that can use the wheels that are normally on the left side.
To get off the left side I was told to remove the right side adaptor and use vise grips on the shaft and a wrench rotated clockwise on the left.
The key is being able to remove the right side adaptor.
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Post by roy on Feb 20, 2020 12:49:33 GMT -5
Normally one side is threaded clockwise (righty tighty) the other side is threaded counter clockwise (lefty loosey). Nah. The side that’s righty tighty is also the lefty loosey one. The other side would be lefty tighty. great now there's coffee all over my desk lmao |
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Post by Rockoonz on Feb 21, 2020 2:41:10 GMT -5
Donnie's Rocky Treasures if I had the cash I would buy an EZ cab in a heartbeat. They are clearly well made. To remove arbor wheels you spin them in the same direction that the machine rotates. Have you got the adaptor shafts off? I would clamp a vice grip at the end then try to shock it off with a piece of wood or dead blow hammer on the vice grip handle. When you get it apart put a vey light coat of anti sieze on the end of the threads to keep water and corrosion out.
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Post by knave on Apr 17, 2020 14:33:37 GMT -5
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