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Hope for Pressure Washer?

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PaulW_NJ

04-25-2007 18:53:25




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I have an old Advance Model 600 pressure washer that recently quit pressurizing. I only use it for blasting grease and paint off of old tractors, and it"s great for that. But now, water runs thru, the pump turns, but no pressure. The unloader valve is an internal type . . . it fits inside the casing with the three pump pistons (far right side). It appears the the unloader valve isn"t closing . . . the plug (fits against seat) is badly rusted and no longer seals, so the high pressure water just flows back to the low pressure inlet. Problem is that when I called Advance I discovered they don"t offer replacement parts for this old model. Has anyone repaired an old pressure washer? I thought it might be possible to plumb an external valve to do the same function. But I"d have to get the right pressure rating, and also plug up the passage where the original internal unloader valve used to be. Any suggestions or experience would be welcomed.

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Jim Broughton

04-25-2007 20:52:33




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 Re: Hope for Pressure Washer? in reply to PaulW_NJ, 04-25-2007 18:53:25  
Holy smoke !! How old is that thing?
Just maybe it's time to buy a new one !!
Best of luck on 'er but she looks pitiful! Jim B.



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buickanddeere

04-25-2007 20:06:39




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 Re: Hope for Pressure Washer? in reply to PaulW_NJ, 04-25-2007 18:53:25  
New three piston ceramic pumps are very reasonable priced. Comet is either best or 2nd best depending on who you ask.



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135 Fan

04-25-2007 21:21:08




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 Re: Hope for Pressure Washer? in reply to buickanddeere, 04-25-2007 20:06:39  
I've been looking at getting a heavy duty washer and most places that specialize in washers say Comet is a lower grade pump but more expensive Comets are better. The general consensus is that Cat pumps are the best. General are a good pump just a little down from a Cat pump. Dave



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Willy-N

04-25-2007 19:01:18




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 Re: Hope for Pressure Washer? in reply to PaulW_NJ, 04-25-2007 18:53:25  
The piston/valve may be rusted and stuck. First try running some light oil thru it to get it to free up. I had a Air Less Sprayer do that once and that solved the problem. Now I spray oil in the pump before putting it up. Mark H.



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PaulW_NJ

04-25-2007 19:41:50




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 Re: Hope for Pressure Washer? in reply to Willy-N, 04-25-2007 19:01:18  
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Thanks Willy, but I did get it out and apart. This photo isn"t very clear, but the plug (on left)of the valve stem is really corroded, and looks like it won"t seal against the seat on the other (right) side.



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Slowpoke

04-29-2007 10:46:47




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 Re: Hope for Pressure Washer? in reply to PaulW_NJ, 04-25-2007 19:41:50  
Does the plug nose come off? Is it brass? Steel? Maybe it could be cleaned up in a lathe or just make a new one, or use a drill press with course to fine sandpaper. Will another brand replace it? Would it be possible to use a ball bearing for the nose? Just a few of my crazy ideas.



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