Re: Magnumatic washer pump and heater valve
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Very good. I have the full picture now. I was wondering on multiple pulses of the pump or 1 cycle for full fluid delivery and you answered my question, thanks. My issue was the main spring as it has a rust spot on the second and the 12 coil bad enough to have caused a weak spring. I have ordered one and have some tips and tricks for testing the solenoid, coordinator and seals. Will post if all goes to plan.
Posted on: 2014/11/19 20:08
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Re: Magnumatic washer pump and heater valve
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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
Posted on: 2014/11/20 10:42
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Got the washer main spring in. It is a half inch shorter than the orig even with 2 collapsed coils on the orig from rust. It seems to be plated or some alloy of stainless not a painted color though it is not true non mag stainless shown by a magnets attraction to it. It does however have less pull on the magnet than the spring steel orig. II will post pics and a comparison of the functionality of these 2 and a ref to vendor and price and a ref to a vendor with 2 stainless versions. these are more pricey though.
Posted on: 2014/11/22 19:32
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