Re: Loss of power
Smithw, thanks for the links, I have found out now why I have some spare parts left over
Tbird, thanks for pointing that out, but not being trained in the black art of IP pumps, I did not have any idea where to look for an inlet strainer, so I could only do the checks which were external to the pump. I wish I knew then what I know now.
Cchris, will post some pictures as I pick it apart for you later.
Johnnojack, I was thinking that I should confront them, but that probably would lead nowhere. I am now considering taking action against them via the small claims tribunal as a straight cleaning of the strainer would have made things go (at least as good as beforehand). If that will not lead anywhere then I may go the Consumer Affairs. By the way, let me assure you that these are high profile people, in very pretty premises (I must have financed one of the new benches now ), I did not just go to a backyard mechanic. I will try to answer some of the questions you are asking (they are good questions and I may be asked these if I take this further).
In regards to the residue on the strainer, this can come through the filter as it is liquid at the time the fuel is flowing. It seems to me that it only solidifies when in contact with air. As I mentioned I am getting this stuff on everything after a while with WVO (jerry cans, tanks etc), where a little bit of oil is not wiped off and is left to sit.
Smithw, thanks for the links, I have found out now why I have some spare parts left over
Tbird, thanks for pointing that out, but not being trained in the black art of IP pumps, I did not have any idea where to look for an inlet strainer, so I could only do the checks which were external to the pump. I wish I knew then what I know now.
Cchris, will post some pictures as I pick it apart for you later.
Johnnojack, I was thinking that I should confront them, but that probably would lead nowhere. I am now considering taking action against them via the small claims tribunal as a straight cleaning of the strainer would have made things go (at least as good as beforehand). If that will not lead anywhere then I may go the Consumer Affairs. By the way, let me assure you that these are high profile people, in very pretty premises (I must have financed one of the new benches now ), I did not just go to a backyard mechanic. I will try to answer some of the questions you are asking (they are good questions and I may be asked these if I take this further).
In regards to the residue on the strainer, this can come through the filter as it is liquid at the time the fuel is flowing. It seems to me that it only solidifies when in contact with air. As I mentioned I am getting this stuff on everything after a while with WVO (jerry cans, tanks etc), where a little bit of oil is not wiped off and is left to sit.
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