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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 07:31 PM
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Anybody have thoughts/opinions on a pressure washer? Looking to probably go with a gas washer.
I have 2 electrics and a gas Honda washer. The Ho is quiet and runs up to 3k pressure. The weak link is the pump. I had to replace mine because it wasn't full drained. It froze and it broke that bad boy in half. Kids, don't let them help, lol. Gas is nice when you about and need it, but my 2700 Karcher works great around here. Easier to store and move around too. My 02 cents
Old Aug 14, 2019 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by akdoggie
I have 2 electrics and a gas Honda washer. The Ho is quiet and runs up to 3k pressure. The weak link is the pump. I had to replace mine because it wasn't full drained. It froze and it broke that bad boy in half. Kids, don't let them help, lol. Gas is nice when you about and need it, but my 2700 Karcher works great around here. Easier to store and move around too. My 02 cents
Yeah I was thinking gas just for the freedom of mobility. I hate I bought a corded leaf blower even tho my current property is small... I still hate having that cord lol.

Did you mean 1700 Karcher? I'm not finding an electric karcher @ 2700psi
Old Aug 14, 2019 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by akdoggie
I have 2 electrics and a gas Honda washer. The Ho is quiet and runs up to 3k pressure. The weak link is the pump. I had to replace mine because it wasn't full drained. It froze and it broke that bad boy in half. Kids, don't let them help, lol. Gas is nice when you about and need it, but my 2700 Karcher works great around here. Easier to store and move around too. My 02 cents
Couldn't agree more. The gas machines weigh to much. The electric easily fits up on the garage shelves, off the floor and out of the way. I can't imagine a reason why I would happily lug the machine somewhere else but if I had to and there was no power I'll just grab the small generator too.
Old Aug 14, 2019 | 09:02 PM
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Originally Posted by fordguy2100
Anybody have thoughts/opinions on a pressure washer? Looking to probably go with a gas washer.
I have this little guy. I didn't want another gas motor to maintain when I bought this thing. Is it the most powerful unit? No. But it does a hell of a job. Before we moved, it literally was able to strip paint off of our old cupboards.... I was just going to clean them and sand them, but I threw the turbo nozzle on, and got a pleasant surprise, LOL.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-1-...4122/203800590

Also agree... if I really needed to take this somewhere, I've got a generator I could take.... and then that is also assuming there is water wherever I needed to go.

EDIT: Damn... I just looked at the reviews. Almost 3900 reviews and a 4.5 star rating ain't bad, LOL.

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Old Aug 14, 2019 | 09:09 PM
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Originally Posted by white89gt
I have this little guy. I didn't want another gas motor to maintain when I bought this thing. Is it the most powerful unit? No. But it does a hell of a job. Before we moved, it literally was able to strip paint off of our old cupboards.... I was just going to clean them and sand them, but I threw the turbo nozzle on, and got a pleasant surprise, LOL.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-1-...4122/203800590

Also agree... if I really needed to take this somewhere, I've got a generator I could take.... and then that is also assuming there is water wherever I needed to go.
Y'all assume I have a generator lol... that's down on the list. I agree tho usually there's an outlet nearby a hose Spicket so electric isn't completely off my radar. Hell my current garage is small enough so maybe I should stick with smaller for now so I can store it easier.

Edit* I've been hearing good things about ryobi lately
Old Aug 14, 2019 | 09:31 PM
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I have a DeWalt 20V and a Ryobi 12V drill. For torque and longevity, the DeWalt will eat the Ryobi up. But as far as weight, and getting into tight spaces, that Ryobi is really handy.

The reason I bought it was.... when my Wife's family was working on my FIL's house to get it ready to sell, they called and asked me if I would let them borrow a drill because they forgot theirs. No way was I sending my new DeWalt to work on top of a 30 foot tall garage (used for heavy machinery). So I bought the little guy over at HD for about 50 or 60 dollars. For the money, it can't be beat.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/RYOBI-12...004L/300981190
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I am betting this is the first 7.3 Godzilla into a Fox Body.... can't wait to see how this turns out. Photo credit it listed on the photo.

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Yep. Like to see how much room there is when it's done. Still gave me a tingle as is.
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Originally Posted by white89gt
I am betting this is the first 7.3 Godzilla into a Fox Body.... can't wait to see how this turns out. Photo credit it listed on the photo.

I really hope that's a drag car because it's going to be really nose heavy.

Btw where did they get a 7.3 already?
Old Aug 15, 2019 | 10:24 PM
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Not sure how they got it already, but I am sure Ford is willing to part with a couple for aftermarket use.

If you know Fox Body's you will notice one glaring issue here. The subframe ends at the shock tower. They've cut it out for some reason, and it doesn't look like a fitment issue to me. I see a custom K-member under there.

I can't seem to find the article where I read the weight.... and I want to say it was 550 pounds. That is only a little over what the 351 weighs.

The problem they are going to have is keeping 475 lb feet of torque against the pavement.



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