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Well, not really, but it runs most of the time.
I look after a pair of Yale GLC050VX's with Mazda 2.2 motors that have been in service exactly one year now. One has 6500 hours and the other has 6000. So far, I am impressed with the way they are holding up.
Here's the repair history. Right off the bat they had a miss fire problem that was caused by coils not being insulated well enough. That was fixed under warrantee by using silicone sealer where they are mounted. But one of them blew up the LP regulator when it backfired. Since then everything seems fine.
After about 6 months the electric LP lock off valves failed on both of them. Then, just last month, the transmission pumps both developed bad leaks. It was not too bad a job fixing because the pump is on the outside of the transmission, under the truck.
Other than that, just routine maintenance. A few things I noticed was some of the hoses to the mast needed tightening and the clamps that hold them in place were loose. The lift lever mount shafts also came loose. I have to add coolant to the tank on a regular basis, like every 2-3 weeks. Not sure what's up with that. Another thing that happen was that both the batteries blew up. I think that had to do with the battery just failing and shorting out causing the hydrogen gas to ignite. The gas shocks that hold the seat up also needed replacement. Other than that, fluids and filters, a set of tires, and new seat belts.
Not bad, eh?
  • Posted 7 Dec 2010 04:38
  • By mrfixit
  • joined 11 Dec'08 - 1,434 messages
  • New York, United States

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