Re: Magnumatic washer pump and heater valve

Posted by Jim McDermaid On 2014/11/20 10:42:23

As I have had my washer working for two years now, I find it actually works quite well.

I had the same questions before I got mine going and I thought it would pump continiously but it does the job with one stroke.

I don't know what would happen if you held the button down.

I dont think it would deliver a complete stroke since as soon as the pistom moved the valve would admit suction again.

It works like my modern car where you hit the button and averything is automatic and if you need more hit the button again.

I am going to drain out my washer this coming weekend as we can get down to freezing in Phoenix AZ. I blow it out with air and lube the rubber seals with silicon grease.

Nobody sells antifreez washer fluid here.

I have never found water down in the vacuum side of my pump when I take it apart. I can see where the spring would rust unless the paint was in perfect condition.

When I first tried to get the wipers to wok the motor that was installed (wrong version) was 1/2 full of water.

I used to restore Player Piano's so I like Pneumatic things.

Jim