This doohickey broke I think.

[mk162]

Just about any tech can work on that press, it's like an old Chevy or Ford pickup.  Nothing fancy, it just gets the job done and it's easy to work on.

[Prosperi-Tees]

Well after taking a closer look which I failed to do previously, The bolt or rod that connects the cylinder to the carriage sheared off. I did not know these were even connected, thanks to a tsb member for reaching out to me concerning that. I thought they were two separate pieces, I do not see any coupling that may have held this together.
I attached a pic. Where do I go from here?

[mk162]

I would put a bit of JB weld on that and wrap it in some duct tape.

Or just get a new bolt...that is probably a better idea.

[jvanick]

that looks like it broke between the 2 nuts that act as a jam nut....

the 'cheap' fix would be to get a 'coupler' (likely found in your local home depot as a 'threaded rod connector'), remove both nuts, thread it onto one side, and then thread it back onto the other.

the correct fix would be to replace the cylinder as that's the 'end' of the piston of the cylinder.

[244]

that looks like it broke between the 2 nuts that act as a jam nut....

the 'cheap' fix would be to get a 'coupler' (likely found in your local home depot as a 'threaded rod connector'), remove both nuts, thread it onto one side, and then thread it back onto the other.

the correct fix would be to replace the cylinder as that's the 'end' of the piston of the cylinder.

You might want to go to store.mrprint.com and put in part number 2019095 and see if that is the part you need. It retails @ $90.23. There are two type so confirm with parts which one you need. If that is broke you press has to of been running pretty bad for that to happen. Still suggest a tech!! Could also be 2012021 $119.60

[3Deep]

RICH say it ain't so!!!!! an M&R running bad you shut your mouth , really thought if that was my press I would like to know why it did that also before buying a new part and it happen again, something out of wack or that part was due to go, an all air press does some banging know matter the brand.  Remind me of what a Harley guy told me once, that he carried a tool kit on his bike to tighten bolts cuz the dang thing rattle so much even sitting there idle.

[Prosperi-Tees]

It has always ran a bit rough, the tech that did the install said that's the best it can get so I just ran it that way since and haven't noticed any changes in the way it's ran from the install time. I'll check out those parts.

[Prosperi-Tees]

that looks like it broke between the 2 nuts that act as a jam nut....

the 'cheap' fix would be to get a 'coupler' (likely found in your local home depot as a 'threaded rod connector'), remove both nuts, thread it onto one side, and then thread it back onto the other.

the correct fix would be to replace the cylinder as that's the 'end' of the piston of the cylinder.

You might want to go to store.mrprint.com and put in part number 2019095 and see if that is the part you need. It retails @ $90.23. There are two type so confirm with parts which one you need. If that is broke you press has to of been running pretty bad for that to happen. Still suggest a tech!! Could also be 2012021 $119.60

M&R service said I need to order these parts:

You will need to replace
The rod end screw Part# 2009005A
Threaded rod connector part# 8050253

Which should I go for? Your suggestion or theirs?

[244]

that looks like it broke between the 2 nuts that act as a jam nut....

the 'cheap' fix would be to get a 'coupler' (likely found in your local home depot as a 'threaded rod connector'), remove both nuts, thread it onto one side, and then thread it back onto the other.

the correct fix would be to replace the cylinder as that's the 'end' of the piston of the cylinder.

You might want to go to store.mrprint.com and put in part number 2019095 and see if that is the part you need. It retails @ $90.23. There are two type so confirm with parts which one you need. If that is broke you press has to of been running pretty bad for that to happen. Still suggest a tech!! Could also be 2012021 $119.60

M&R service said I need to order these parts:

You will need to replace
The rod end screw Part# 2009005A
Threaded rod connector part# 8050253

Which should I go for? Your suggestion or theirs?

all I can say is it looked like the coupling but if you spoke to service and they identified what you need they would have more to go on than the single small photo you posted.

[jvanick]

that looks like it broke between the 2 nuts that act as a jam nut....

the 'cheap' fix would be to get a 'coupler' (likely found in your local home depot as a 'threaded rod connector'), remove both nuts, thread it onto one side, and then thread it back onto the other.

the correct fix would be to replace the cylinder as that's the 'end' of the piston of the cylinder.

You might want to go to store.mrprint.com and put in part number 2019095 and see if that is the part you need. It retails @ $90.23. There are two type so confirm with parts which one you need. If that is broke you press has to of been running pretty bad for that to happen. Still suggest a tech!! Could also be 2012021 $119.60

M&R service said I need to order these parts:

You will need to replace
The rod end screw Part# 2009005A
Threaded rod connector part# 8050253

Which should I go for? Your suggestion or theirs?

I'd always err towards the opinions of the experts.

[Prosperi-Tees]

Shouldn't they both be experts??

They seen the same photo as I posted here.

[CGS]

Part# 2012021 is the rod aligner that you have there for the Gauntlet S.

If the large set screw broke like that, i'd probably replace the rod aligner too. Could be excessive wear in there caused the break in the first place...

On the parts website, click on the accessories tab and those components the parts dept mentioned will be right there.