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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    before pics (2014)
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    New basket, all new paint, 1 new tire, all new hoses, all new wiring, new engine.
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    My last post was April of 2014. Been working on it ever since. Finally got it completely rebuilt. 3.5 years. I'm kinda slow. Sure wouldn't make a living at it.
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    Rebuild update: Gas tank is off....not too bad inside, but noticed some slight seeping on the bottom...gotta clean it up and see about repairing....tricky business repairing gas tanks. A friend has some of that goo that you coat the inside of the tank with that is supposed to seal it up from...
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    George66.....Looks good! Thanks for the info on the NAPA springs.
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    Hydraulic lines...continued: As I recall, my hydraulic line guy told me he liked to use Weatherhead hose, double steel braided under rubber, with fittings that actually bite into the first steel braid. He said they will not come loose, and are not 'flared' on the hose end so that they won't...
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    Rough estimate on all hydraulic lines: My supplier says that the two 40' lines (approx.) will run about $350 each. So, that's $700 for the pair. If there is another 80 ft. of lines & fittings on the lift, that would put me at about $1500 or so, for the whole thing. He told me there are 4 or...
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    Grovecomm...I have no idea what the hydraulic lines will cost. I have a local guy who does that kind of thing. I have five lines off now. Two of them are the two long ones to the basket cylinder. I think I'll take the first five lines to him and see what I'm in for dollar-wise.
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    George....I have the same set-up with the joy sticks and micro switches. It appears that our machines are very similar (except yours seems to be in much better overall condition). I see yours even comes with a tow bar...nice. The spring seems like an easy fix (I'm looking for new ones...
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    My rebuilt cable tray. I'm committed now. This is what $1000 of wire looks like.
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    My JLG rebuild is moving along, but very slowly. I've diagrammed all of the wiring I can, and have pulled all wiring & controls out of the basket. I've started diagramming and pulling the hydraulic hoses. All of the wiring and all of the hoses are in ruins. I have no idea how it unloaded...
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    Progress has been slow on rebuilding my 40F, but things are moving along. I have traced all the wiring from the basket to the relay board, and pulled all of the wiring and basket operator switches. I've procured SAB wire to replace everything. Since the basket has been severely damaged, I'm...
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    So far, so good. I got the cover off of the engine, then changed the oil & filter....it was pretty watered down. Ran it for 15 minutes...#4 cylinder was running cold. Changed the oil & filter again, and replace the spark plugs. Actually running on all 4 now, and the oil on the dipstick...
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    This thing was spewing water/oil out of the breather when I unloaded and parked it. My plan is to change the oil / filter, run it for about 15 minutes, then change the oil / filter again. The engine has no identifying tags. I'm pretty sure it's a Wisconsin, but I have no idea what size. I...
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    The JLG 40F Boom Lift Dilemma

    A few pics of Dino's heart and soul:
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