Superdutytd Posted April 6, 2009 Share Posted April 6, 2009 While I was polishing and waxing my truck my PC started to get hot. The motor was getting pretty warm, I mean warm enough my hand started to get hot, anyone else ran into this problem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Redfireshaker06 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Instead of the one on the backing plate or both? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Can somebody post a picture of where this goes, or a picture procedure? I'm not sure if I have a washer, and it doesn't vibrate and doesn not get hot. Just want to make sure I am correct. I will as soon as my new one arrives. I think I'll even do a video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 GerryC Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Can somebody post a picture of where this goes, or a picture procedure? I'm not sure if I have a washer, and it doesn't vibrate and doesn not get hot. Just want to make sure I am correct. there should be a thin black plastic disc-like washer already on the yellow backing plate, around the threaded part that screws into the PC7424: Your PC should have come with a smaller, thicker, grey rubber washer: Put this washer on the backing plate as well before screwing it into the polisher. Thinking like a sandwich, it would go: backing plate, black washer, grey washer, pc, with the screw part being the frilly toothpick that holds everything together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 clipser Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I know I lost the washer, is there any easier way to get the washer? home depot? can a metal washer be substitutable? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Devin04 Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 I've just been using the one that came with Adam's pads. I do get a good bit of vibration and noticed some heating up but nothing major. I'll have to throw the one that came with the pc on over the black Adams one and see how that works. Thanks for the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I know I lost the washer, is there any easier way to get the washer? home depot? can a metal washer be substitutable? ANy hardware store should have plenty of them, I'd use nylon :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 ss-truck Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Well thats something for me to do tomorrow . Since I never read the instructions and throw all the unnessary paper work away first thing , I need to pull the backing plate to makke sure the washer is missing and then go get one . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Superior Suds Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Is this only to be used for the backing plate? I still use the gen pads with the adapter. I don't think that I have the washer on that cause I use the adapter and also carpet brushes with it, and no washer. Any insight on that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Bill-V8V Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I don't think you need one on the Gen 1 setup :thumbsup: For backing plates it just creates space so the plate doesn't rub against the PC and gives extra clearance to get the wrench in there :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 AUTO REVIVE Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Do tou have a 5inch weight or 6inch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 First of all, no matter what backing plate you use, you need to have the washer installed. The question I have for those who do not have the washer installed is, how do you switch between plates? Before I found Adam's, I use to use the Lake Country pads. They came in 6.6" and 5.5" pad sizes. You had to use the appropriate backing plate depending on the size pad you were using. If the washer was not installed, the backing plate would set so close to the PC that you couldn't get the wrench in between the plate and the buffer to remove the backing plate. For the guys who are having their PC get too hot, I bet their plate is rubbing against the buffer as well as not allowing the counter-weight to operate correctly. Maybe no one here has a need to switch plates like I use to have to do and thus, have no memory of ever having to deal with that washer. Since I was switching backing plates daily, I remember vividly the headache of dealing with that darn washer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Superdutytd Posted April 8, 2009 Author Share Posted April 8, 2009 I'm pretty sure I remember mine being in the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Superior Suds Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I have the 5" weight, and I have no problem switching to the Gen1 pad adapter and carpet brushes. I do not have any backing plates to use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Redfireshaker06 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Mine still gets warm even with the washers. I think its because I'm using such small gauge extension cords. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0 Junkman2008 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Mine still gets warm even with the washers. I think its because I'm using such small gauge extension cords. The fact that you say that is scary because you must realize that you are burning that unit up. That is the quickest way to do so. Using to small gauge of extension will also void your warranty. The repair shop can easily tell if this is what you are doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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