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Failed to connect to MySQL: (1203) User howardkn already has more than 'max_user_connections' active connectionsPath: ...!eternal-september.org!feeder3.eternal-september.org!news.eternal-september.org!.POSTED!not-for-mail From: Snag Newsgroups: rec.crafts.metalworking Subject: Re: Pressure washers Date: Wed, 22 May 2024 21:42:05 -0500 Organization: A noiseless patient Spider Lines: 85 Message-ID: References: <0oms4jddgt2gcm5oo3r9u41remnk5qjuo2@4ax.com> MIME-Version: 1.0 Content-Type: text/plain; charset=utf-8; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit Injection-Date: Thu, 23 May 2024 04:42:11 +0200 (CEST) Injection-Info: dont-email.me; posting-host="636f14a1c87f1b21911cce44528f7df1"; logging-data="1662837"; mail-complaints-to="abuse@eternal-september.org"; posting-account="U2FsdGVkX1/iMI3MiG3YFxL8A9S14lwtFylOoC353RM=" User-Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.1; WOW64; rv:60.0) Gecko/20100101 Thunderbird/60.9.1 Cancel-Lock: sha1:WBH15i8enDjPuGUX1WTaGtjdxCI= In-Reply-To: Content-Language: en-US X-Antivirus-Status: Clean X-Antivirus: Avast (VPS 240522-6, 5/22/2024), Outbound message Bytes: 5029 On 5/22/2024 5:21 PM, Bob La Londe wrote: > On 5/22/2024 2:47 PM, Snag wrote: >> On 5/22/2024 4:27 PM, Bob La Londe wrote: >>> On 5/22/2024 1:52 PM, Clare Snyder wrote: >>>> On Wed, 22 May 2024 07:16:09 -0500, Snag wrote: >>>> >>>>> On 5/21/2024 9:24 PM, bp@www.zefox.net wrote: >>>>>> Snag wrote: >>>>>>>     I was given a Troy Bilt a couple of weeks ago because it >>>>>>> "wouldn't >>>>>>> build pressure" and I think I figured out why . There is a ball >>>>>>> check >>>>>>> vent valve on the HP outlet . The spring holds the ball off the seat >>>>>>> under normal hose pressure but as soon as the pump builds >>>>>>> pressure the >>>>>>> ball is supposed to seal the outlet . Except the ball and spring are >>>>>>> missing ... Soooooo , the question is , if I can't find the ball and >>>>>>> spring can I just plug the hole ? I think the only difference it >>>>>>> will >>>>>>> make is that I'll have to hold the wand trigger down while >>>>>>> starting the >>>>>>> unit . I just replaced the bypass valve because it had a crack on >>>>>>> the >>>>>>> piston head . I think the missing ball and spring are venting enough >>>>>>> pressure that the bypass valve never opens . I'd like to get this >>>>>>> unit >>>>>>> running , it has higher pressure and flow rate than the last one >>>>>>> I got >>>>>>> for free . >>>>>> >>>>>> A bit confused here; does the missing ball check valve vent to air? >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>    Yes , it vents to air . Near as I can tell it's purpose is to vent >>>>> pressure as the motor comes up to speed . My other gas powered washer >>>>> doesn't have that feature and you must hold the wand trigger down to >>>>> start it . I'm pretty sure plugging the hole will result in having to >>>>> hold the trigger down to start this one too . >>>>> >>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> FWIW there's a Youtube channel called "Mustie1" with at least a few >>>>>> pressure washer salvage videos, along with many more. >>>>>> >>>>>> bob prohaska >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>>    I haven't watched any videos , but I did download the repair manual >>>>> and the parts diagram . The diagram shows a ball and spring under the >>>>> vent nipple , it's missing on this unit . Inspecting the nipple >>>>> shows a >>>>> bright ring where that ball has seated on a machined shoulder . I can >>>>> think of no reason to have this feature but to relieve pressure at >>>>> startup . The nipple will be going to town with me this morning to see >>>>> if I can find suitable replacements . If I can't , I'll plug the hole >>>>> and see what happens . And if I can't get this thing to run , I'm only >>>>> out about 25 bucks for parts and I'll have a 6.5 Hp B&S OHV motor that >>>>> can be used for other things . >>>>    Replace the spring and ball with a manual valve - open to start, >>>> shut to run >>> >>> Or install that extra unloader you ordered for your high compression >>> Harley. >>> >> >>    Well 10.5:1 ain't all that high and it's not a big inch motor so >> ... but I did install some compression releases for a big inch S&S >> motor for Buttplug Smith one time . > > > I think my Cow is 10.5:1 and the darn thing requires high octane fuel in > order to eliminate ping. > > > I run 91 or 92 , non-ethanol when I can get it . Which the last few years has become a lot of places , we're now a "motorcycle destination area" . A lot of these guys are very particular about what they put in the tank . If I paid 35,000 bucks for a bike/trike I'd be particular too . -- Snag "They may take our lives but they'll never take our freedom." William Wallace