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I would recommend adjusting the slack out, as I've see too many loose cables come off a pulley. I would also look closely to any cable which has come off a pulley. For any cable of X diameter, there will be a minimum turn radius- Y. The axle the pully turns on will be too small of a radius and will result in cable damage. Two most visual signs are kinks and fracture (when strands begin to break). If you've ever run your hand along a cable and it bit you, you know what I mean.

I've not dealt with a pulley failure like your's Al. I'm glad everything is okay.

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Paul, I will be replacing that cable!..plus the two pully's in the pic...adjustments were right on.

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I would be asking some questions. It looks like a cast pulley, not very strong. Was it side pressure that blew out the cable, and how to fix or upgrade. Also is the pulley the proper width for the cable. I would be concerned about getting same part with same problem.

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You can't adjust the slack out of the cables because when you lower the platform onto the safety stops you want to let pressure off of the cylinder. When you do that the cables get slack. I have a Backyard Buddy that has lost 2 pulleys but it is mainly the pin galling and grinding itself apart over time. The replacement is better made. If you just check things over periodically the stuff will last along time. Kinda like checking your oil. Just keep a eye on things.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Charley Lillard</div><div class="ubbcode-body">You can't adjust the slack out of the cables because when you lower the platform onto the safety stops you want to let pressure off of the cylinder. When you do that the cables get slack. I have a Backyard Buddy that has lost 2 pulleys but it is mainly the pin galling and grinding itself apart over time. The replacement is better made. If you just check things over periodically the stuff will last along time. Kinda like checking your oil. Just keep a eye on things. </div></div>

I agree with Charlie,
I have had a Gemini lift built in Texas for 10 years and every year before the spring I have a good look-over everything once a year. It is normal to have that loose slack when pressure is off the hydraulic pump and I only had to adjust the top bolts once in 10 years so the last peg would catch smoothly if I topped out the lift. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/biggthumpup.gif[/img] I even re-located my hoist once to change the location in my garage. I bolted down the legs into the concrete which I feel makes the system more smooth and solid.

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darn, i need to check mine this weekend......thanks for the notice!