To remove hard water scale in that aluminum casting… use Simple Green
solvent (WalMart has it) and a old tooth brush. Formula 409 (a degreaser),
or CLR (not safe on metals other than Stainless and chrome) won’t work.
Make sure it’s Simple Green and you can save yourself the emory cloth tool
for the real stubborn parts. ;)
Why did you put white PTFE tape on the valve threads? PTFE is to prevent
thread galling on pipe threads as they start to narrow down to a full
metal-to-metal seal. Those aren’t pipe threads.. the seal is from the
o-ring right?
I think I’d follow Sear’s lead on this one… blue Lock-tite on the clean
threads should help keep those baby’s in.
Great Video Harold !! But you should have listed the ” Valve ” part /
replacement number .. I’m sure its listed right on the bag shown in the
Video … ! I have the exact same Issue with my Craftsman Model
580-752520
Great video. I don’t even own a power washer but I was hooked from the get
go. I’ll have to show this one to my grandpa. I heard he froze his up last
winter too. 😉
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To remove hard water scale in that aluminum casting… use Simple Green
solvent (WalMart has it) and a old tooth brush. Formula 409 (a degreaser),
or CLR (not safe on metals other than Stainless and chrome) won’t work.
Make sure it’s Simple Green and you can save yourself the emory cloth tool
for the real stubborn parts. ;)
Nice job sir. I was able to get a new pump for $101.00 USD. Can you order
the piston rings separately? Thanks very instructive. Maccanuck
Why did you put white PTFE tape on the valve threads? PTFE is to prevent
thread galling on pipe threads as they start to narrow down to a full
metal-to-metal seal. Those aren’t pipe threads.. the seal is from the
o-ring right?
I think I’d follow Sear’s lead on this one… blue Lock-tite on the clean
threads should help keep those baby’s in.
Thanks, everything I needed to know. Great Video
Great Video Harold !! But you should have listed the ” Valve ” part /
replacement number .. I’m sure its listed right on the bag shown in the
Video … ! I have the exact same Issue with my Craftsman Model
580-752520
where did you get the parts. I have the same exact washer and can’t find
internal parts anyplace.
hang on Harold, too much power may take you down.
Great video. I don’t even own a power washer but I was hooked from the get
go. I’ll have to show this one to my grandpa. I heard he froze his up last
winter too. 😉