Any way to take this washer plunger apart?

[Greg L.]

As the subject says, is there some way to take this apart to replace the seal? If not are they available new or is saturday going to be junkyard day for me?


Greg Linton
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[Harmon C.]

Re: Any way to take this washer plunger apart?

Greg
I belive that is the type you push the plunger down and turn 1/4 turn to remove.
Lyle

[Greg L.]

Re: Any way to take this washer plunger apart?

Thanks Lyle...worked like a charm!

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: Any way to take this washer plunger apart?

Greg:
The seal is not, to my knowledge, replaceable. I can be made to seal by putting an o-ring under the seal. This forces the seal against the wall of the cylinder and returns the unit to proper operation. I have been successful in doing this on several different pumps. Hope this helps.
Jeff

[Myron Sleeva]

Re: Any way to take this washer plunger apart?

Have been able to accomplish a temporary ( which turned into a permanent) renewed seal by using a couple of laps of teflon tape under an o-ring or rubber seal. Easily adjustable.

[Greg L.]

Re: Any way to take this washer plunger apart?

Your right Jeff in that for all intent purposes that seal is not meant to be replaced...I did manage to change it with a good one but it was a bear to say the least. I would have just swaped plungers but I busted the one with the better seal taking it apart.

Anyways I went to the wrecker today and picked up a bunch of pumps so out of all of them I should be able a good working unit. If not, I'll try yours and Myron's suggestions.

Thanks again