I have a 9 year old TB pressure washer, I have not used it in at least six years. I got it running and the engine is great and it pumps water, but at a a greatly reduced pressure. None of the screens or nozzles are clogged. Could the pump while still working be putting out less pressure without leaking externally? Is there anything I can do short of replacing the pump?
Troy-Bilt pressure washer
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Was there water in it when you stored it? If it froze in the pump, it is probably junk. I have a Generac and that's what happened to it. For about $110 on Amazon, you can get a replacement pump
Originally Posted By: OneEyeJack
Call TB?
There answer is take it to a Troy-Bilt service dealer. I'd like to resolve this myself at a reasonable cost since it's 9 years old and basically runs for the most part.
Whimsey
Call TB?
There answer is take it to a Troy-Bilt service dealer. I'd like to resolve this myself at a reasonable cost since it's 9 years old and basically runs for the most part.
Whimsey
Originally Posted By: Russ300H
Was there water in it when you stored it? If it froze in the pump, it is probably junk. I have a Generac and that's what happened to it. For about $110 on Amazon, you can get a replacement pump
Stored in a heated garage. Thinking maybe the seals are bad and it leaks internally as not to produce water pressure.
Whimsey
Was there water in it when you stored it? If it froze in the pump, it is probably junk. I have a Generac and that's what happened to it. For about $110 on Amazon, you can get a replacement pump
Stored in a heated garage. Thinking maybe the seals are bad and it leaks internally as not to produce water pressure.
Whimsey
Originally Posted By: dave123
was the pump stored wet such as antifreeze or pump saver product?
Note they should always be stored wet after use.
Not stored with any special products. Just stored after use, 6 years a go.
was the pump stored wet such as antifreeze or pump saver product?
Note they should always be stored wet after use.
Not stored with any special products. Just stored after use, 6 years a go.
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pumps can corrode and become pitted as they sit. I just went through this with a family-heirloom pressure washer. Old school briggs engine with a niiiice cat pump on it. it sat for years, put away wet, but no pump saver. when I got it, the engine finally came to life but the pump was shot. a family member really wanted this fixed, but some shops turned it down--- the engine was worth $20, the original pump $400, and we'd be replacing the pump -- basically putting a $400 pump on a $20 engine. Pretty much what the shops told me was a big-box store pressure washer has a cheap $100 that's not good for more than a couple of years, or 100 hours. they pit, crack, corrode while sitting, or more likely are stored improperly and just don't have the quality in them to handle any mishaps, and can't be rebuilt. And a washer that is quality enough to include a good pump starts at $1200 and goes up.
but that's what the family member wanted---- so we did. brand new $400 pump on an old, neglected briggs. and what they told me as they handed me the repaired washer--- never run without water pressure, always use pump saver, and don't let it freeze.
but that's what the family member wanted---- so we did. brand new $400 pump on an old, neglected briggs. and what they told me as they handed me the repaired washer--- never run without water pressure, always use pump saver, and don't let it freeze.
I have steady pressure but it's not real strong. I bought some B&S pump saver. I'll give it a shot and add some Lube Control 20 to the oil change. Maybe it's just the internal seals that are 'dried" and can be renewed. I'll give it a shot, less than a $10 investment before I go in deeper. I can always buy a pump on Amazon for $100+ if that doesn't work.
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Vertical or horizontal shaft engine.
Any brand of pump? AR makes many.
The vertical shaft pressure washers are your cheap big box ones. Pump is good for 50 hours. They focus on all these innovative features, but then use a cheap pump.
If its a name brand pump you can buy a rebuild kit for it.
I would say buy an AR pump of the proper size (in HP) to match your engine on EBAY. Also worry about hoses going out front or back.
Any brand of pump? AR makes many.
The vertical shaft pressure washers are your cheap big box ones. Pump is good for 50 hours. They focus on all these innovative features, but then use a cheap pump.
If its a name brand pump you can buy a rebuild kit for it.
I would say buy an AR pump of the proper size (in HP) to match your engine on EBAY. Also worry about hoses going out front or back.
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