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Post by leesah on Aug 4, 2020 16:06:03 GMT 10
 Hi, I have this pump which doesn't work. Any ideas on how to pull it apart to check components? Thanks so much! |
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Post by Don Ricardo on Aug 4, 2020 20:35:14 GMT 10
Hi Leesah, Are you able to tell us the brand of the water pump? From what I can see it might be a Fynspray? If so there is some information on how to pull it apart and recondition it here. Scroll down past the first few sections until you get some photos. Sadly some of the earlier photos have been lost. Let us know if that helps. Otherwise if your hand pump is some other brand, we may be able to find some insructions or posts that will help. Good luck. Don Ricardo |
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Post by leesah on Aug 4, 2020 23:08:54 GMT 10
Hi Don, I think it's from the 1960s. It was pulled out of a very old van and I bought it. I have managed to pull it apart and the washer has almost disintegrated. It is identical to the one you referred to me to so that was very helpful. My only issue now is I have no idea where to source a washer from. But it's a great start! Thanks! Leesa
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 5, 2020 7:40:10 GMT 10
I can't open the link that DonR sent you, so don't know what he is showing you. If the part you are looking for is washer shaped with a lip on it, then they are called buckets. I bought mine on ebay. A pump supplies place or even a place like Reece Plumbing should also have them or be able to access them for you.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Aug 5, 2020 11:05:54 GMT 10
I can't open the link that DonR sent you, so don't know what he is showing you... Oh, sorry everyone. The link is now fixed and working.  Don Ricardo |
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Post by leesah on Aug 5, 2020 12:22:50 GMT 10
Thanks Roehm and Don,
Great information! I'm not going to give up on this!
Leesa
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Post by leesah on Aug 5, 2020 17:16:00 GMT 10
Hi Roehm,
Just ordered some bucket washers off Ebay. 1 1/4" x 5/8" hole. Fingers crossed! Thanks so much for your fantastic info!
Leesa
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Post by leesah on Aug 7, 2020 13:44:55 GMT 10
No success. Washers arrived and didn't fit. The old one is so perished I can't even figure out what size it is. Hunting hunting hunting ...
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 7, 2020 15:46:05 GMT 10
Did you use vernier calipers to measure the internal diameter of the housing? If its not exact,you'll suck air. Maybe also the hole is the wrong size. I bought one without a hole and drilled it to size myself. When you've got it working, you may still need a non-return valve in the line to the pump, so that the water stays in the pump for next time.
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 7, 2020 15:48:07 GMT 10
If you don't have any callipers take the pump to Bunnings tool section and ask a staffer to demonstrate one for you!!!
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Post by leesah on Aug 24, 2020 20:46:09 GMT 10
Hi Roehm3108, I had the internal diameter correct as I'm a silversmith and used my calipers. So after thinking about it, and re-reading your posts, I attacked the washer I had bought with a steak knife and amended it to fit. It works like a dream lol.
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Post by Don Ricardo on Aug 24, 2020 22:10:45 GMT 10
Well done Leesah! Ingenuity at its best. Don Ricardo |
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Post by Roehm3108 on Aug 25, 2020 7:54:36 GMT 10
There's always more than one way to skin a cat!! (with apology to cat owners!!)
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Hi, I have this pump which doesn't work. Any ideas on how to pull it apart to check components? Thanks so much!
