andypdq wrote:The pump we rebuilt was run on veg oil, then put on the shelf for a few years, I've never seen one so gummed up, there's no way it would have run without a strip down and a good clean. Tim has the photos, which he will no doubt post up in the fullness of time, I'm sure you will all be impressed with our state of the art pump cleaning facilities.
madbri wrote:dish washer done it myself
madbri wrote:dish washer done it myself
Mr RVM wrote:madbri wrote:dish washer done it myself
Does your missus know you put diesel pumps in "HER" dishwasher
dieselhead123 wrote:madbri wrote:dish washer done it myself
I am sure that the dishwasher would have worked very well, but the dishwasher is awaiting a 'software update', (something to do with chalk content of the water). We need to purchase a 'diagnostic interface' from China
So Andy put together an alternative, more traditional solution;
Boil washed for 30mins
TIM
andypdq wrote:Place pump parts in cold water, season generously with washing powder, bring to a rolling boil over a hardwood fire, then simmer for an hour, turning occasionally. Came out lovely, a quick rub with a toothbrush removed any varnish that was left, spotless.
Mr RVM wrote:andypdq wrote:Place pump parts in cold water, season generously with washing powder, bring to a rolling boil over a hardwood fire, then simmer for an hour, turning occasionally. Came out lovely, a quick rub with a toothbrush removed any varnish that was left, spotless.
Come on Andy, no one uses washing powder anymore (do they ) and surely "Finsh" dishwasher cleaning tabs would be better
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