Spartan 300: Rebuild or scrap? - Plumbing Zone

JK949 · 06-17-2010, 11:22 PM

My boss is moving to a new shop and in the process has thrown out some old equipment that isn't being used anymore. I scored a 1/4" Milwaukee drain gun and a Spartan 300 frame and motor. I'll be able to get 2 drums tomorrow. Here's the question, I don't know the condition of the drum clutches and the frame is missing the power feed. Any guesses as to how much $ I'd be looking at to get those bits replaced?

Redwood · 06-17-2010, 11:29 PM

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rocksteady · 06-18-2010, 12:22 AM

If you decide not to rebuild it, shoot me a pm. I could use the spare parts for my machines.

Paul

Leviathan · 06-18-2010, 02:57 AM

I built my first three machines out of scrap that the big companies threw away. All told, 3k in machines for a total of $700 my cost. If you're capable of doing the rebuild, do it.

Mine were Gorlitz, though. Easy to work on, and best in quality.

Leviathan · 06-18-2010, 02:59 AM

I just bought another $2500 in machines at an auction, for $500. Took me another $200 in parts to make them run like new.

JK949 · 06-19-2010, 11:40 AM

Found the power feed yesterday, just need to grab the drums. Definately going to keep it, now that I'm down to probably needing new clutches. Just need some basic tools and snap ring pliers to tear one down.

06-17-2010, 11:22 PM	#1
JK949 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South O.C., CA Posts: 676 My Photos	Spartan 300: Rebuild or scrap? My boss is moving to a new shop and in the process has thrown out some old equipment that isn't being used anymore. I scored a 1/4" Milwaukee drain gun and a Spartan 300 frame and motor. I'll be able to get 2 drums tomorrow. Here's the question, I don't know the condition of the drum clutches and the frame is missing the power feed. Any guesses as to how much $ I'd be looking at to get those bits replaced?

06-17-2010, 11:29 PM	#2
Redwood jA-Rod dat u? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Connecticut Posts: 9,252 My Photos	http://www.allanjcoleman.com/ __________________ *"Fascism should rightly be called Corporatism, as it is the merger of corporate and government power."* ~Benito Mussolini~ Lloyd Blankfein for President 2012 - Save Money Cut Out The Middleman! 411 Plumb Appliance Stimulus Package

06-18-2010, 12:22 AM	#3
rocksteady Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Paso Robles, Ca. Posts: 2,511 My Photos	If you decide not to rebuild it, shoot me a pm. I could use the spare parts for my machines. Paul __________________ Rocksteady Plumbing Serving San Luis Obispo County (805) 237-7625 (ROCK) http://rocksteadyplumbing.com/

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06-18-2010, 02:57 AM	#4
Leviathan Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 47 My Photos	I built my first three machines out of scrap that the big companies threw away. All told, 3k in machines for a total of $700 my cost. If you're capable of doing the rebuild, do it. Mine were Gorlitz, though. Easy to work on, and best in quality.

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Leviathan Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pacific NW Posts: 47 My Photos	I just bought another $2500 in machines at an auction, for $500. Took me another $200 in parts to make them run like new.

06-19-2010, 11:40 AM	#6
JK949 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: South O.C., CA Posts: 676 My Photos	Found the power feed yesterday, just need to grab the drums. Definately going to keep it, now that I'm down to probably needing new clutches. Just need some basic tools and snap ring pliers to tear one down.