Newer 16 GPM pump developed slight leak
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Bret Hart
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You can try to tighten them up, but I doubt that they are loose. They really aren't a repairable item either. If I remember correctly, those are the aluminum body style pumps? I have never dealt with those. The cast versions are what I seek (what can I say, I am old school). Haven't had any issues with those and my big boy has quite a few hours on it.
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How bad is the leak? Just wet, or dripping?
Are you sure it is the end cover or maybe from around the check or unloading cartridges (if two stage) then can replace orings
Tighten them anyway, nothing to lose.
Or, remove end cover and see if oring or gasket is pinched or partially extruded.
But if just wet I would put rag under it and some rubber over it to protect operator if it did spray and run it. Then pull it down over off season.
Are you sure it is the end cover or maybe from around the check or unloading cartridges (if two stage) then can replace orings
Tighten them anyway, nothing to lose.
Or, remove end cover and see if oring or gasket is pinched or partially extruded.
But if just wet I would put rag under it and some rubber over it to protect operator if it did spray and run it. Then pull it down over off season.
Kevin - ya think a successful rebuild can be done on that unit? I guess if it is just o-rings, why not.
Not a RB just checking the leak.
Havent seen rebuild parts kits avail
Shaft seals probably avail at seal & bearing houses.
Not much else is fixable. Espec if it is alum body.
I am only thinking if rear cover seal leaks, pull it off and see.
But if it is just barely wet I would not stir up problems.
Depends on what a homeowner describes as 'leaking'
Havent seen rebuild parts kits avail
Shaft seals probably avail at seal & bearing houses.
Not much else is fixable. Espec if it is alum body.
I am only thinking if rear cover seal leaks, pull it off and see.
But if it is just barely wet I would not stir up problems.
Depends on what a homeowner describes as 'leaking'
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