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Tech Talk => Jet Pumps => Topic started by: matches909 on September 16, 2015, 12:12:11 AM

Title: Pump malfunction
Post by: matches909 on September 16, 2015, 12:12:11 AM
So the gasket on my pump pushed out between the wedge, bowl, and droop after fixing the messed up threads from the bolts that were in it. Now I'm putting it all back together and should I use gaskets again like were in it before or what should I use to prevent this from happening again any advice on this would be very helpful thanks in advance


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Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: aquaholic72 on September 16, 2015, 02:34:22 AM
First you wanna buy 2 tubes of clear silicone,, make sure to put the entire first tube on both sides of the wedge, making sure most of the run off from tightening ends up in the droop...then the second tube u apply very liberally to the outside of the wedge making sure to make a smooth transfer from the droop to the bowl, completely encasing the wedge in an impenetrable blanket of said silicone, after this is done, wrap the effected area with duct tape to make sure the silicone retains its shape...and she's good to go!!! ..sent from your friendly local v-drive owner!!! Lmfao good luck sir....

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Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: crewchief22 on September 16, 2015, 05:58:49 AM
First you wanna buy 2 tubes of clear silicone,, make sure to put the entire first tube on both sides of the wedge, making sure most of the run off from tightening ends up in the droop...then the second tube u apply very liberally to the outside of the wedge making sure to make a smooth transfer from the droop to the bowl, completely encasing the wedge in an impenetrable blanket of said silicone, after this is done, wrap the effected area with duct tape to make sure the silicone retains its shape...and she's good to go!!! ..sent from your friendly local v-drive owner!!! Lmfao good luck sir....


As I started reading this I was thinking "isn't this our resident v-drive guy".   :thumbup:

If you had thread issues that are now repaired, use a gasket with a "light" coat of sealant and tighten evenly.
Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: GT Jets on September 16, 2015, 06:54:22 AM
If you know someone that has or works in a machine shop,  have an o-ring groove cut into every other surface.

Otherwise, no gaskets,  just make sure all the surfaces are stupid clean and flat and use a tiny amount of Permatex #2.

JMO.

The only time a gasket is needed is when the parts don't fit well.

GT
Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: GT Jets on September 16, 2015, 07:10:31 AM
As I started reading this I was thinking "isn't this our resident v-drive guy".   :thumbup:

If you had thread issues that are now repaired, use a gasket with a "light" coat of sealant and tighten evenly.

Funny thing is, my buddy has a silver Sanger flat called "Duct Tape". I think it's in their blood, n which die hard vee drive guys, is gear oil with small metal particles.

Haha.

GT
Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: Flusher on September 16, 2015, 10:40:02 AM
A little redneck chrome will look good on that thing
Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: JARVIS on September 16, 2015, 11:40:21 AM
Lol....man, I had to read that sentence about the entire tube of silicone. ..several times....logic made me do so...then, I laughed...
Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: matches909 on September 16, 2015, 11:48:22 AM
The best part is that I have some chrome looking duct tape used in home a/c systems


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Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: JARVIS on September 16, 2015, 12:01:05 PM
Sheeeeiiit, that tapes good for a few horsepower easy... O0
Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: matches909 on September 16, 2015, 12:10:08 PM
You can never have enough hp


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Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: Flusher on September 16, 2015, 12:27:32 PM
The best part is that I have some chrome looking duct tape used in home a/c systems

I don't think that is rated for 200 MPH
Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: matches909 on September 16, 2015, 07:55:40 PM
I don't think so either but someone will try it one day


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Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: GT Jets on September 16, 2015, 08:52:00 PM
I don't think that is rated for 200 MPH

You are correct. It's rated for 600mph...


Look up AFL 301 just for fun.

Rated for aerospace use.

Kapow! Lol.

GT

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Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: TrollerDave on September 16, 2015, 09:29:21 PM
You are correct. It's rated for 600mph...


Look up AFL 301 just for fun.

Rated for aerospace use.

Kapow! Lol.

GT

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Rated for Ludicrous speed, huh?  ;D
Title: Re: Pump malfunction
Post by: JARVIS on September 16, 2015, 10:57:06 PM
Dang....some stupid fast stuff eh?
I'll take 2
Gotts to be good for a......solid 3 horse
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