I believe PB Blaster is petroleum based so it should not be used on plastics or rubber. Great video BTW!

@RayofallTrades

3 күн бұрын

That is a great tip. Thank you!

So after watching the video, I disassembled and inspected my pump finding the unloader valve stuck. Cleaned everything in vinegar and used a little silicone grease on the unloader valve. Fourteen year old pump once again washed my house good as new. Thanks for the video, saved me $100 and shipping time, sorry Mr retailer, you lose this time, KZread wins.

@RayofallTrades

8 ай бұрын

Awesome!!

Great Video, Thanks. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@RayofallTrades

21 күн бұрын

Thanks for the visit!

I’d still like to know definitively why the original pump failed. It’s always good to add a filter screen to the inlet water side to prevent debris from damaging the pump. I got some hose washers with built in stainless cone screens I add to every pressure washer I work on or use.

@RayofallTrades

Жыл бұрын

Thats a good idea. We have hard water around here and the sediment corrodes the internals is my best guess.

@philliphall5198

9 ай бұрын

I very much agree and I even flush hose first also

@philliphall5198

9 ай бұрын

Can flush with RV antifreeze will help with hard water after use

@gregmccarter2176

9 ай бұрын

Iv been working on equipment for over 40 years..3 things will kill a pump..one is not enough water per minute..two hard water such as iron, lime calcium..three letting the engine run too long without pulling the trigger..the water in the pump will get hot..and the heat will destroy the pump..I see them everyday...if your only going to use the washer once in awhile, you should use pump ease to clean the pump, then store the unit.

People need to flush their water hose before connecting to pump, grass and bugs will stick valves and unloaded 😊😊

@RayofallTrades

9 ай бұрын

Good point

my Friend im having trouble with my pressure washer i was wondering if i can replace the pump with a higher psi pump but will the motor handle a higher psi replacement or do PW motors have specific requirements for pumps?

@RayofallTrades

10 ай бұрын

If it's relatively close it would work but the motor would bog down if it's too much load

Could you have replaced the o-rings inside of the pump. At 29:57 you said something about "the rubber inside of the pump just basically gave up the ghost". Were you referring to the o-rings? I would think not because I'm sure you would have tried replacing them. What "rubber" were you referring to? Thanks for the video. I have the same Honda engine on my Campbell Hausfeld PW2575 pressure washer.

@RayofallTrades

6 ай бұрын

To be honest, I didn't try the exposed o rings as I think the ones inside the valves were shot. I think those are seals. Several people have mentioned just soaking the unloader would have worked but I needed to get it back to the owner fast

@markcastrovinci6074

6 ай бұрын

@@RayofallTrades putting the issue of the o rings aside because most times they really are ok I think maybe the things you didn’t take out of the cylinders could have been the problem. The last time you said you messed with them you said you broke them. Well, maybe they were already broken. But you would have needed more time if you discovered these were broken as well.

@RayofallTrades

6 ай бұрын

@@markcastrovinci6074 yes those are the valves (check valves). Thanks for watching!

There are six check valve hard to get out but

@RayofallTrades

9 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@jimlamb5508

3 ай бұрын

easy to get out with paint can opener that needs the sides ground down slightly. check valves are of poor quality.

Can u clean it w/ brake cleaner also?

@RayofallTrades

4 ай бұрын

I would think that would be too harsh but I really don’t know

Stuck unloader valve. Use vinegar to clean all parts, cheaper and mo betta.

@RayofallTrades

8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip!

i loaned mine to my neighbor who couldnt get it to run, he filled the soap container with gasoline, is it ruined?

@RayofallTrades

2 ай бұрын

If it never ran, then the gas should not have gotten into the pump

@pmaint1

Ай бұрын

Probably not but your relationship with your neighbor should be.

Presher washer

@RayofallTrades

9 ай бұрын

Yes pressure washer

Why are you wearing them gay gloves! Real mechanics don't wear gloves! LOL Over 30 years as a heavy duty mechanic, no freekin gloves!

@RayofallTrades

Ай бұрын

LOL! 1/2 the comments are about why I don’t wear ppe and 1/2 are your way. Guess it’s true what they say about pleasing people….