Dtwo 157 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 Looking for recommendations for someone to rebuild my pump and ram, hopefully in Whangarei. I need an expert as I'm still having problems getting the thing to work properly and I suspect there's a fault in the pump. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
wheels 543 Posted November 25, 2019 Share Posted November 25, 2019 The ram should be able to be serviced. Is it leaking, creeping or not moving at all? A bearing supplier can get seals for you and they are fairly easy to do if you have a little mechanical ability. The Octopus pump could need a seal kit. But firstly before getting carried away, check the oil is clean. If the slightest discolouration is spied, the flush it all out and replace with new. Then very carefully remove the check screw on each side. Before you undo the lock nut, count the thread exposed or mark it or something so you know how much tension to put back on. Be careful as there is a spring and ball bearing and if you are not looking, they can make a break for freedom over your shoulder never to be found again. Or if you do find them, it is usually after you have replaced the parts or bought a new pump. It is common for the tinesist bit of grit to get under a ball bearing and then it will not seal and the thing will either creep or not pump at all because the oil is bypassing. Also ensure the spring is in good order, the ball is not pitted from water and the seal is not either broken or damaged or gone hard as rock. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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