| Repairing a Fuel Pump | Rate Topic |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 03:01 pm | 41st Post |
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After rereading some of the first posts I see the problem was a leaky pump with a good diaphram. The leak might actually be repaired by putting in an o-ring that just clears the inside circumference of the housing screws. On mine, one of the two valves in the top of the pump might be the problem to look at for low pressure or volume if the diaphram looks good. One is made out of a hard plastic in mine which probably dosen't seal as well as I think it should. Although this might be the way mother controls the pressure. (IE letting it bypass the valve) I often thought of putting a flat "rubber" washer on instead. Just never actually did it. I know this adds more problems to the equation but all things must be concidered when fixing a problem.
____________________ 1983 GL 1100 aspencade It's not how far you ride in a day but in a lifetime. Dan |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 03:17 pm | 42nd Post |
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Viton Rubber! Thanks Keystone. I need to eat more fish. Couldn't remember the name of the material. McMaster-Carr was our source for oddball sizes. Napa carried more common sizes. I think I bought some from Autozone too. These post should save our members some money. If you put your mind to it, you can almost rebuild anything. I'm still working on a poopless dog.
____________________ When in doubt, WHOOP IT OUT! --------------------------------- Mike Simpson is no longer with us. He passed away on July 12th. 2008. Mike was very well liked and we will miss him. --------------------------------- |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 03:57 pm | 43rd Post |
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Anybody have any luck with a brush on latex material???? ~teacher~~~
____________________ ~teacher~~~ ~1985 GL1200I, Deep Jewel Green(For Sale) 1977 Honda CB750K |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 05:41 pm | 44th Post |
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scvmike wrote: I'm still working on a poopless dog. When you do, I'll take one. 
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 05:52 pm | 45th Post |
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Keystone742 wrote: scvmike wrote:I'm still working on a poopless dog. Count me in!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  ~teacher~~~
____________________ ~teacher~~~ ~1985 GL1200I, Deep Jewel Green(For Sale) 1977 Honda CB750K |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 06:17 pm | 46th Post |
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scvmike wrote: I'm still working on a poopless dog. ITs really simple . Just a little training exercise. Every 3 days cut there food intake in half of its previous amount,soon enough they wont poop a bit. Ya I am just kidding. I wouldn't dare to cut my Pugs food .
____________________ Mike You meet the nicest people on a Honda ! 83 Interstate '93 1500 Aspencade , fastest color at night ! some assembley required . Thankyou Brian for the second chance. 94SE 187000 miles |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 06:19 pm | 47th Post |
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Everybody needs one! Less time scoopin', more time scootin'. I guess that when it comes to repairing stuff like fuel pumps, etc., I take it as some sort of challenge. Can I figure this out? Can I fabricate the parts myself? Can I improve on the design? I guess I'm some sort of whacko, because I get pleasure out of it. Sometimes it works, sometimes not. Sometimes I save money, sometimes I lose money. It does make you damn proud when you do something right.
____________________ When in doubt, WHOOP IT OUT! --------------------------------- Mike Simpson is no longer with us. He passed away on July 12th. 2008. Mike was very well liked and we will miss him. --------------------------------- |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 07:14 pm | 48th Post |
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scvmike wrote: Everybody needs one! Less time scoopin', more time scootin'. That's it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!  Because when it comes down to it, it usually cost me more to make than to buy it off the shelf.~teacher~~~
____________________ ~teacher~~~ ~1985 GL1200I, Deep Jewel Green(For Sale) 1977 Honda CB750K |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 07:20 pm | 49th Post |
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Sometimes I save money, sometimes I lose money. Sometimes I spend more money than it would have cost to buy the part in the first place, but hey, it's more fun to try! Signed: a fellow whacko
____________________ 1983 GL1100 Interstate and 1983 Interstate going naked http://classicgoldwings.com A Honda Goldwing GL1100 Specific discussion forum. |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 08:28 pm | 50th Post |
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If your hell bent on fixing the existing one you might try AMERICAN PACKING AND GASKET on Armour Dr. in Houston (edge of downtown) They might have something and give some info as well.
____________________ Who gets to peel the popcorn shrimp?? 1983 interstate 2003 Kawasaki Concours |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 08:31 pm | 51st Post |
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teacher wrote: scvmike wrote:Everybody needs one! Less time scoopin', more time scootin'. Maybe it's that hunter/gather-er thing they're always talking about.  Last edited on Sun Nov 25th, 2007 08:32 pm by Keystone742 ____________________ 1984 1200I _________________________________________________ |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 09:04 pm | 52nd Post |
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teacher wrote: Anybody have any luck with a brush on latex material???? I guess Im old fashioned. Ive only seen the prepackaged condoms. JB
____________________ 2003 yamaha vstar 1100 classic 2004 honda rebel 250 {2}1983 aspencades + 83 Interstate 82 Aspencade <2>77 gl 1000 1981 Interstate <2> 75gl1000s 76 Gl1000 |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 09:18 pm | 53rd Post |
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Ok, I tried just a regular can of latex paint, white I think. That didn't work. The gas ate it right off. Maybe I should have tried the 'red'.................... ~teacher~~~
____________________ ~teacher~~~ ~1985 GL1200I, Deep Jewel Green(For Sale) 1977 Honda CB750K |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 10:45 pm | 54th Post |
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I just remembered something that might help. a while back at the job I was working at ,we had to wear these chemical proof rubber boots. they looked like the old style galoshes. if theres a refinerery or chemical plant any where you are you might be able to grab one. they usually give the guys a new pair every day so theres bound to be some laying around.a piece of the sides that cover the leg would probably do the trick and gas wont affect them.
____________________ Bikes Ive owned, '69 Norton,'48 Harley panhead, '71 Bsa, '76 gl1000,'93 Harley ultra,'03 Harley ultra,'05 Sportster, '82 GW 1100.'96 Police road king very used. "I tried thinking once, but nothing happened" .,,, |
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| Posted: Sun Nov 25th, 2007 11:03 pm | 55th Post |
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Big Cahuna wrote: I just remembered something that might help. a while back at the job I was working at ,we had to wear these chemical proof rubber boots. they looked like the old style galoshes. if theres a refinerery or chemical plant any where you are you might be able to grab one. they usually give the guys a new pair every day so theres bound to be some laying around.a piece of the sides that cover the leg would probably do the trick and gas wont affect them. WOW  Big Cahuna! I'm on the hunt...............MANA to you.~teacher~~~
____________________ ~teacher~~~ ~1985 GL1200I, Deep Jewel Green(For Sale) 1977 Honda CB750K |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26th, 2007 11:29 pm | 56th Post |
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Ok, here we go again. I did a little research on the www and read up on several materials that are impervious gas and oil products. What I found was the 'niton rubber' material (couldn't locate any locally) and neoprene coatings. So I took Big Cahuna advise and went looking for some boots or gloves that were neoprene coated. I found some gloves at my local ACE hardware store. I cut a patch and replaced the old diaphragm with the neoprene and put it on my bike. I rode it around awhile (very close to home) and it worked find. The vote is not in yet but I will keep checking the 'patch' to see how it is holding up and report back. So far so good. Here are some pic. : Attachment: Old diaphragm.JPG (Downloaded 153 times) Last edited on Wed Nov 28th, 2007 12:48 am by teacher ____________________ ~teacher~~~ ~1985 GL1200I, Deep Jewel Green(For Sale) 1977 Honda CB750K |
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| Posted: Mon Nov 26th, 2007 11:30 pm | 57th Post |
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..............and here is the material ie glove: ~teacher~~~ Attachment: Neoprene Glove.JPG (Downloaded 151 times)
____________________ ~teacher~~~ ~1985 GL1200I, Deep Jewel Green(For Sale) 1977 Honda CB750K |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27th, 2007 12:51 am | 58th Post |
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Wow! 43 heads are better than one. Teach, you should have no problem using the glove material. Hats off to Big Cahuna. I would say he deserves mana, but I don't know what that is.
____________________ When in doubt, WHOOP IT OUT! --------------------------------- Mike Simpson is no longer with us. He passed away on July 12th. 2008. Mike was very well liked and we will miss him. --------------------------------- |
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| Posted: Tue Nov 27th, 2007 11:05 pm | 59th Post |
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24 hours out and so far so good. I took the fuel pump off the bike and looked at it. No distortion and no melting. It still looks and works well. We'll see. If not I have a new one on the way for $68.50. ~teacher~~~
____________________ ~teacher~~~ ~1985 GL1200I, Deep Jewel Green(For Sale) 1977 Honda CB750K |
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| Posted: Wed Nov 28th, 2007 12:30 am | 60th Post |
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Well done ! I too like to make repairs rather than buy new stuff . Sometimes its just more fun .
____________________ Mike You meet the nicest people on a Honda ! 83 Interstate '93 1500 Aspencade , fastest color at night ! some assembley required . Thankyou Brian for the second chance. 94SE 187000 miles |
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