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jerp

Since 22 Feb 2013
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PostWed Aug 26, 15 6:15 am    Pump question Reply with quote

First time having a slingshot pump. I took it apart to do the usual oiling, cleaning etc and seemed to have F'd it up. It wasn't workinmg great before hand but now its for sure not pumping on the upward pull . Does this mean the seal at top near the plunger is damaged? What else could I be doing wrong?

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ldhr

Since 21 Jul 2009
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PostWed Aug 26, 15 6:34 am     Reply with quote

at the bottom of the shaft is the pump mechanism.
there should be 2 rubber plugs on the pump mechanism. they are about the size of a nickel.
they are designed to open and close as you pump.
sounds like one of them came loose or is missing?
this happened to all my slingshot pumps over time. they're not as good as some of the others.

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jerp

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PostWed Aug 26, 15 8:57 am     Reply with quote

Thanks for the reply . Checked and everything is present so I assume a valve is broken.

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toddjb

Since 16 Oct 2007
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PostWed Aug 26, 15 11:39 am     Reply with quote

Check the gauge also. I think there is a little one-way valve on that. Just for yucks, try the pump with the gauge or hose disconnected. Wink

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1surfer

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PostWed Aug 26, 15 11:54 am    Raft pump Reply with quote

Get a raft pump from someone like NRS. Mine is 28 years old and still works like new. Plus its taller so its way more comfortable to use.
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PostSun Aug 30, 15 9:23 am    Worth every penny ! Reply with quote

Worth every penny !

http://www.nrs.com/category/2892/rafting/hand-pumps

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