BUYING AND FIXING A BROKEN GENIE S-40 DIESEL BOOM-LIFT

IN THIS VIDEO WE FIX UP A 2005 GENIE S-40 DIESEL BOOM LIFT THAT I BOUGHT SIGHT UNSEEN FROM RICHIE BROTHERS AUCTIONS FOR $10,000 PLUS FEES. IN THIS VIDEO WE FIX NUMEROUS ISSUES AND INSTALL A STAND ALONE REDI-LINE GENERATOR. I HAVE MANY PLANS FOR THIS BOOM LIFT AND ONE IS TO BUILD A BIGGER SHOP SO WE CAN WORK ON MORE PROJECTS AND PUT VIDEOS OUT FASTER
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[@TheHomePros6221]

Hey guys thanks for checking out the video! I’ve got a lot of plans for this thing, one being to maybe build a bigger shop 😊

[@iamrichrocker]

what i noticed and liked is that you always clean the equipment and then do an inspection..can see the problem areas better and faciltates the repair wout getting dirty/dirtier....

[@TheHomePros6221]

got that rite brother! I hate working on dirty equipment

[@Spitter-ud8jd]

Couple of tips from a Union Carpenter who spent more time in one of those than on the ground. 1. Make a rubber cover to throw over the top control box to keep snow, ice, and rain off the controls. Just zip tie it to the metal half cover and flip it out of your way when in use. 2. make a metal box that hangs off the back rail next to the control panel to store tools, screws, nails etc. Lots of guys just store stuff on the platform and they keep tripping over their own tools. Mine I make removable to fit on Scissor lifts Baker scaffolds. They do sell them, but they are pricy and made of cheap plastic.3. Whenever you go up in one make shure you have your phone with you to call for help if the machine dies the emergency electric back up can only be operated from the bottom control board. I was in a 120' and the engine ran away. Had to wait 2hr. to get down. At least I was still on the pay roll. Great buy. Merry Christmas, Happy New Year.🍻

[@TheHomePros6221]

great tips my friend!! I also spent a ton on time in these lifts when I was a younger lad. I bet that was scary at 120’ and then the engine blows!!

[@TheGrimReaper1]

Purrrrrrrrr fect, as Cat woman used to say, personally i would leave the factory paint as it is, nothing wrong with it, im sure you will have other fish to fry. Have just come across your channel and i will be following your future adventures thats for sure.All the best from England.

[@renkemam]

Awesome lift, very good buy. Deuts engines very reliable, I have three cilinder air cooled one in my tractor. Looking forward to part two. Paintjob only on the basket I think.

[@TheHomePros6221]

awesome thanks man

[@ErikSkov-um2jv]

I'm surprised there aren't more likes for these videos, he's obviously a genius at finding and pointing out the problems there are and solving them, not just replacing spare parts. More of that my friend.

[@krnsssdz]

That lift will come very handy when building things. A little paintjob would make that like a new machine. Grats on your auction find!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Right on👍 thanks

[@arcticenterprises2337]

It’s the way you present a video with knowledge but also explain your repairs as you do them . Another well done video ! Again my vote is for a cheap skid steer revival video every single week !

[@TheHomePros6221]

hahah thank you so much!

[@barthanes1]

I'd do some touch-up on the paint, but the paint is in really good condition. Maybe repaint the basket after you straighten out the panels.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Yea it’s a tough choice

[@gofishingwhenyoucan]

My company used to have a old Grove boom lift and they paid a supervisor to put hydraulic oil in it for a month it would leak all the hydraulic oil out of it and he would fill it up instead of fixing the hydraulic hose leaks😂

[@TheHomePros6221]

haha omg I’ve seen stuff like that happen ALL the time! it’s crazy what some companies will do

[@86FxBdyCpe]

That's a nice rig.

[@TheHomePros6221]

I think so too! A lot better than the stuff I usually buy lol

[@frank-t6857]

Some questions Why didn't you replace the O-ring on the third injector? It must be in the same condition as the other two. Are you sure the current battery is big enough to start the engine after using power tools? Is there space for a larger battery? You definitely would fix the basket and paint it. The boom might also need pain. Same goes with the gray area behind. The rest looks great. Nice video.

[@MatthewAlan-yo4or]

Agree on the 3rd injector 'O' Ring. Just a matter of time. I have heard plastic in line fuel filters can be problematic when close to a heat source as opposed to the metal filter you removed.

[@TheHomePros6221]

I actually did the other injector off camera I wish I would have shown it

[@gofishingwhenyoucan]

Awesome video

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks!

[@donaldderrick3639]

Love to see a new paint job and repair of the basket. Get rid of the previous owners inventory control numbers and add your Logo, make it yours.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks for the input👍

[@duotronic6451]

Love the generator solution. ❤❤❤

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks man!🙂

[@Ants_Pants]

nice buy Darrel, a really good thing to have around. Now i want one

[@TheHomePros6221]

it sure is, it really opens up a lot of possibilities and there’s a ton of things that I want to build now one being a nice shop with a concrete floor and having a lathe!! I love how u set your shop up maybe one day I will have a nice one🙂 thanks for watching brother!

[@Ants_Pants]

container castle vol2 by Darrel 😏😏

[@TheHomePros6221]

@@Ants_Pants haha if I wasn’t married w kids then I most def would have already did somthing like that

[@sspnugen]

Great video, paint looks fine

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍

[@AsitShouldBe]

Nice equipment and nice mod, also the colour matched perfectly 😂, this deutz is the Grandnephew of the one i have over the tractor😅

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much my friend! I love these Deutschmark engines!

[@AZVIDS]

Very cool buy. Genie actually color matches the lift👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks bud!

[@steveww07]

would definitely paint it.

[@TheHomePros6221]

I prob will

[@koolguys9781]

PAINT PAINT PAINT Love the Videos Brother

[@3cl1]

Paint looks fine to me. I climbed on the roof of my shop with a 20ft ladder for a minure- never again. That will be a handy machine.

[@TheHomePros6221]

😊😊

[@gofishingwhenyoucan]

I wish I had the money my company wasted in hydraulic oil in old worn out equipment over the past 25 years

[@TheHomePros6221]

lol me to my friend

[@col2lin]

If that was mine I would fix up the basket & paint. As for the rest I would also look at painting the grey, the rest of the blue looks good. I enjoyed the watch - thanks

[@TheHomePros6221]

That’s what I think I’ll end up doing😊

[@chestypuller4591]

Excellent electrical work, tips and modifications. Awesome addition with the generator!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you very much!

[@tomlee7966]

you might want to run a secondary battery so your not running down your starting battery so in case you run it down you can still start and move the machine or get down. great videos

[@Shamrocknut]

yes on the paint would be an interesting video!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Coming soon!

[@kenelkins8255]

Hello, I thoroughly enjoy your Videos. On the Boom Lift, I would leave the existing paint as it is, with the exception, that I would definitely touch up the basket after making repairs.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much my friend!

[@kenfrazier616]

pretty sweet machine, got lucky on a fleet maintained machine.

[@TheHomePros6221]

yes I think so as well🙂

[@Masso1973]

Finally someone who takes some time to not cut corners, clean the machine first and do wiring properly. Btw you can flick the flame away when you put the cable into the solder and won’t burn the cable sheathing while doing it. Really good job 👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much that means a lot🙂

[@17031969r]

What a fantastic job so far. To have power in the basket is gonna be brilliant. Would love to see it painted and looking forward to seeing it in action. Great video by the way 👍 and I hope you had a nice Christmas.Regards from Ireland

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much!!

[@mrpetit2]

Paint at least the basket. Love to see a video. It looks like a pretty good maintained machine. Odd that that wiring insulation pretty much dissolved over time.

[@TheHomePros6221]

I think the diesel overtime did that to the insulation

[@AW-Services]

Brilliant video Darrell and tidy wiring repairs. Ive never seen a DC battery powered generator before. Subscribed and greetings from the UK 🇬🇧

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much my friend!

[@billlloyd9142]

Good looking lift Darrell

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks bill

[@Darryl603]

Nice work! Definitely paint it if you intend to sell it when you're done using it.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks for the input my friend

[@MrShanghai34]

I work at a rental store. We have an S-45. Had fuel leak like yours but it was the old braided fuel line that went to the tank. Ditched it and replaced it with regular fuel line and back on the rent train, it went.

[@TheHomePros6221]

looks the the previous owner did the same thing with this one 🙂

[@hrc5534]

Neat gizmo. A great Christmas present for yourself. If you ever need to paint the ceiling of a barn you are in business. You certainly have an unusual and diverse collection of toys. If you consider the cost of this by the pound you got yourself a good deal. Looking forward to the next video on this contraption to see how it ends up. Always great fun.

[@TheHomePros6221]

haha thank you very much!

[@jsmithnevinsky]

Yeah baby! Love me some The Home Pros 🥳

[@TheHomePros6221]

haha thank you very much!!

[@rossnolan2883]

Awesome 😎

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 🤗

[@carloskawasaki656]

Another great project, thank you for sharing, always a pleasure follow your project 👍👍👍👍

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much

[@williamhill9432]

Wouldn’t waste the time and money painting the good parts that look fine. Why don’t you buy “touch up” paint and only do the parts that need it? Once again, great video my friend.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Good point thanks william

[@droidian]

Ahhh ... you don't need no stinkin' paint. It's fine. I don't trust any used boomlifts since I saw farmcraft101's boom fix. eeek Good vid.

[@TheHomePros6221]

lol😊 hopefully I don’t have the issues he had but if I do we will fix it on the channel

[@Mmercier942]

The thing you refer as fuel shut off solenoid is the oil pressure or oil temperature sensor. The fuel shut off solenoid is behind the fan shroud. You need to remove the belt tensionner to access to it. It's bolted in the front of the engine.

[@TheHomePros6221]

I tested it it’s the fuel shut off solenoid 🤷

[@NilsKall]

Nice! They sell a 2007 S45 here in Sweden but the price is 23000$ so I guess your price is a bit better!

[@TheHomePros6221]

lol I thought I overpaid at 10k I do wish I had the extra 5 feet though

[@Corey-dy2cq]

Looking forward to part 2. If you are going to keep it I would not paint it until it needs it. If you are going to sell it it might be worth the effort.

[@TheHomePros6221]

I honestly haven’t decided yet lol

[@599miata]

That is a fine machine and in fairly in excellent shape. Happy for you. Great buy!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍

[@rickjohnston9113]

Looks like you scored a great machine. should come in handy, thanks for sharing

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍

[@brainiac_brian]

Nice job! I had one of those power converters in a work truck once upon a time. I loved it. Looks to me, the paint color even matched!

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍

[@shakes7333]

There should be an inner air filter as well. Nice purchase. You got a gem there, usually auction buys, they are wore out with multiple issues. Good score.

[@TheHomePros6221]

yea it’s a lot nicer than the stuff I usually buy lol

[@paulrichards6033]

Great video. I oiled start with the bucket and see how it goes.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much

[@CAPCN]

Hi The basket and the back counter weight need absolutely at least a fresh paint I was wishing you bought a forklift instead, but Keep on doing fantastic videos

[@TheHomePros6221]

maybe Next time! my friend😊

[@joes5669]

Nice work. Those Redi-line motor generators are great but be careful about the load you put on it. In order to get the rated output, the motor-generator needs gobs of current, especially if you expect it to start up quickly under a heavy load. (You risk sagging the AC voltage to your tool at startup if the current requirements aren't satisfied) At maximum output, you can expect to draw more than 150A continuous from your battery. I'd upgrade to a large deep cycle battery or two and move to 0AWG cables everywhere.

[@TheHomePros6221]

great point! I was actually thinking of adding a second battery even though the battery that’s in it now is a good deep cycle one

[@CAPCN]

Since you have no concrete ground doing great jobs on it, I would like to see on you shop and a round some kind of modern Marston mat That would be cool and unique on this channel

[@TheHomePros6221]

Great suggestion! but I do plan on building a bigger shop with a concrete floor😊

[@mikesmith-yc3os]

Great video 😃

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks! 😀

[@jimmeroniuk8266]

Good job sir. Right above your dip stick is your fuel pump and the single screw in the middle allows you to pull off the black cap which is a fuel filter. Surprised the heck out of me on my 863G bobcat with the amount of crap in it.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Very nice to know thanks!

[@djlou4762]

I like the color

[@TheHomePros6221]

Me2

[@Cowboy_Ash]

I would paint it. Especially after fixing the panels.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks for the input brother

[@bucknorris241]

Great video, would be great to see it painted too :)

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks😊

[@martinperry154]

It’s an excellent channel and I really like the way you clean everything before refitting, it’s exactly what I have always done. So satisfying. 👍🇬🇧

[@TheHomePros6221]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@bartspeggys]

Nice machine 👌 Prof mechanic 👌 Grtz from Belgium ✌️

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you very much!

[@09FLTRMM77]

MM77 Approved 👍🏻👍🏻…………………………….Looks like you got a good deal, not too much work getting it straightened out AND something else that you have fixed!!! I’m not a Safety Sally , but I did see a scaffolding contractor here at the plant almost launch himself like he was a boulder being launched by a trebuchet! I think he soiled himself, he had on different clothes when I saw him later, didn’t drive the lift for the rest of the job. Just be careful , don’t listen to people on the ground who are telling you to move the machine while you are four stories in the air. LOL

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you my friend! lol dang! I actually spent a ton of time in these lifts when I was an iron worker so I still have my old harness, im gonna have to pull that old spider infested thing out lol. thanks for watching!!

[@johntummiii4040]

Ya clean that basket up and give it a beautiful absolutely I'll be here to watch I lived in one of those machines throughout my childhood and adulthood LOL having a good time watching your paint paint paint it a gray like you it will look nice and make for awesome content I gave you a like and will subscribe have been watching and following

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you so much my friend I really appreciate that👍

[@andyfairman7812]

Nice lift and great job so far! I would definitely paint the boom once all the bent metal is squared away. Maybe you can get away with paint 'touch-ups' on the main boom. If I was going to keep it for myself, I'd also fix up the boom control panel so all the controls are well labeled and easy to see (it looked like a mess of splashed paint and worn off markings). Someone else mentioned a rubber flap cover for the panel to keep the water off of it, which is a great idea also. Keep up the good work and thanks for bringing us along. Looking forward to Part 2!

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much, I also like the rubber flap idea or more of a cover over the controls👍

[@TheArmedExile]

Looks great, a new paint job would make it look even better😊

[@TheHomePros6221]

I think so too!

[@malcolm.703]

Amazing job again, 👍👏👏👍 and if a jobs worth doing, it’s worth doing well, and you never disappoint, keep up the great content, as it’s great to see your attention to detail. 👍🚜👍🎅

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍 really appreciate that

[@denishennessy1318]

Great content

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks

[@michaelkoon8371]

Yes please paint this

[@TheHomePros6221]

😊😊👍

[@tennysoncason772]

Nice work.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks!

[@larrymiglore7508]

Boy, I'd like to buy a half interest in Richie Brothers. They've sure got at least one VERY good customer.

[@TheHomePros6221]

lol thanks

[@99Projects]

I need to get to a Ritchie bros auction. Awesome video man

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks brother!! I really appreciate it! they are a lot of fun but I swear they will make you go broke cause u wanna buy everything lol

[@k13ehr]

The first rule of cleaning ANYTHING is to start at the top, otherwise you are washing the dirt onto the surface you have just cleaned, wasting time energy and materials, also more wear and tear on any equipment, it also has the advantage of the lower parts get a soaking to release dirt while you work your way down possibly speeding the job up and saving on materials.

[@TheHomePros6221]

👍

[@jeffreygilchrist1330]

And that’s why you’re the Home Pro clever idea for your power inverter enjoy your videos and this one is top shelf i really think the paint is excellent like it is the basket could use a freshen up cheers how’s your heart problem hopefully getting better

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you so much jefferey!! well I was doing good and the heart issues were getting alot better however rite at the end of making this video I got a bad case of Covid again and am really suffering from it now urghhh

[@jeffreygilchrist1330]

@@TheHomePros6221stay safe my friend I’ve watched your videos since you started and I will continue but you’re health is always a priority so look after yourself

[@TheHomePros6221]

@@jeffreygilchrist1330 thank you soo much Jeffery that means a lot!

[@joeloyd56]

I appreciate the video

[@TheHomePros6221]

I appreciate you

[@thunderroad7289]

Like to see you paint it

[@TheHomePros6221]

been thinking about it

[@LKN117]

Instead of repairing the harness the way you did. I would recommend just changing it over to a Deutsch DT style connector. Much better quality and finish overall that way. I know you keep everything on a pretty tight budget, but its not terribly expensive. Rough estimate $25-35 to redo the wiring and replace with a DT 12 pin connector (they don't have a 10 pin), and the off brand crimpers can be purchased for cheap as well.

[@TheHomePros6221]

I was gonna do that I just didn’t want to wait on it being shipped

[@LKN117]

@@TheHomePros6221 honesty I had kind of figured, but thought it wouldn't hurt to pass on the info just incase.

[@cerlin9392]

Definitely paint it

[@TheHomePros6221]

We will see in part 2😊

[@jeffwilliams2031]

Another awesome video. As always. You do such a great job producing and editing. Also, the work you do is amazing. Great job young man. I wish all the best for you and your family. Have a GREAT New Year.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thank you very much jeff!!

[@rodricheson6682]

Tin your wire leads before putting them in the end. Your method can leave you with cold solder joints.

[@TheHomePros6221]

I think I did just off camera, im not sure but I usually always do that

[@g2theb584]

I heard those motors are very very good as long as you change the oil. They are cooled by its own oil (no PG coolant) so ensuring PM is done, they should last a long while.

[@TheHomePros6221]

you got that rite!

[@daleolson3506]

Keep the mice out.

[@scottfoster2487]

Look like the exshaust pipe may have a crack in . Good score on a medium class man lift,far safer then a ladder.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Good eye my friend👍

[@jankilo3682]

Dogo got a great sweater , and again superb episode.

[@TheHomePros6221]

😊

[@andrewcourt5156]

I would have liked to have a very simple and quick check with a multimeter, measuring current, to confirm to myself that the DC generator does not draw any “quiescent” current.. If it turns out that it does than the addition of a battery cut off switch or a diode so it is powered by the alternator only..

[@TheHomePros6221]

they state in their manual that it is this way but I think adding a switch won’t hurt anything, how would u hook a diode up aren’t the wires to big? thanks for the help

[@wildbenny11]

Yea alitte paint don't hurt nothing lol

[@TheHomePros6221]

😊

[@antonioortiz8443]

Just paint the boom!

[@TheHomePros6221]

And counter weight

[@mickdu2515]

Paint away. I kind of like the blue but some grey would look good too

[@TheHomePros6221]

yea the hood, counterweight and wheels are grey

[@James-im3vd]

What's up big D.......kinda cool how that generator just happened to be the exact same color...like it was meant to be

[@TheHomePros6221]

hey James yea I thought it was a perfect fit 🙂 I’m still feeling like crap man this Covid is kicking my butt!

[@James-im3vd]

@@TheHomePros6221 well hopefully it won't last long but I know laying in the bed all the time doesn't help anything....the more u get up and force yourself to move around the better .....laying on your back too long can cause pneumonia to set up...and that wouldn't be good since u already have COVID, but to each their own....hope ya feel better buddy. And let me know what ya want for one of them drones before I go and spend the money on something else.

[@Maidrite1960]

I would touch up the Paint and Panels

[@TheHomePros6221]

Yea me 2

[@michaellynskey7124]

Personally I wouldn’t paint it , Leave it original it looks great how it is, 🇮🇪🇬🇧.

[@TheHomePros6221]

I mite just touch up some spots

[@davesworkshop2714]

Great job Darrell. We hire a lot of those Genie booms and they are pretty reliable. The timing belt on those Deutz engines does get over looked though. Nice mod on the basket power! Keep up the good work brother 😊

[@TheHomePros6221]

hey Dave! I actually basically lived in one of these when I did iron working back in the day and boy did we put em through hell, we use to drive them through huge mud pits on the job site and they would pull rite through lol. how’s work going on the crispy crunchy charred tractor by the way? thanks for stopping by!

[@davesworkshop2714]

@@TheHomePros6221 I had the pump on the bench earlier Darrell, hoping to refit it soon. Must finish the Hesston self propelled forager first though.

[@Corey-dy2cq]

Lots of that GA red clay in there.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Yes sir👍👍🙂

[@moalleboanne]

Thanks for the great entertaining video of this Genie boomlift and like the background music to . I wish you and your family a great 2024 to (also for your followers) . Regarts from Holland 🇳🇱🍻.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Same to you my friend!!

[@moalleboanne]

@@TheHomePros6221 Thanks my friend.

[@tubeDude48]

At 36:45, it would have been a good idea to put electrical flux on the wire before inserting it.

[@TheHomePros6221]

the solder was rosin core so it already had flux 🙂

[@christopherlaub4069]

Weld 4 bolts to mount generator

[@TheHomePros6221]

good idea

[@joerodrigues3816]

NO it’s okay as it is mate.

[@TheHomePros6221]

thanks!

[@davidkeith8687]

Binge watching all your videos….new subscriber and really enjoy your content. You look pretty young…where did you learn how to work on so much junk…lol.

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thank you so much!!! I really appreciate that! I’ve been tinkering on stuff ever since I was young, so it just comes natural to me🤷😊

[@kfourom]

No fuse on motor-generator?

[@TheHomePros6221]

Has a built in breaker

[@ericwilkinson1771]

would look good painted

[@TheHomePros6221]

I think so

[@SamCanada1]

👍😊

[@nevillekinsley5610]

Paint it

[@TheHomePros6221]

😊👍

[@andrewcooper8980]

I’m guessing with all the diesel spraying around, it caused all the insulation to break down

[@TheHomePros6221]

I was thinking the same thing

[@wademizelle3433]

A great buy for you and all great videos. What part of .the country are you in? Thanks

[@TheHomePros6221]

Thanks 👍 I live in Alabama