Two Bad Pumps - Pressure Washer Pump Replacement

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8 ай бұрын

My pressure washer pump has been on its way out for a while and it finally stopped building pressure. I now have two pressure washers with bad pumps that otherwise are in good condition. OEM pumps are expensive and often not worth the investment. I found a cheap Amazon pump for $60. Lets remove the old pump and give the Amazon pump a try.
Homelite Pressure Washer: Homelite UT80993B
Homelite OEM Pump: HM-308653093 AUN31099
Troy-Bilt Pressure Washer: Troy-Bilt 020334-0
Troy-Bilt OEM Pump: 202274GS (Superseded to 207365GS)
Honda Engine: GCV160 GJAEA
Amazon Pump: amzn.to/3FmJPHd
Silicone Grease: amzn.to/3FkRRjM
Turbo Spray Nozzle: amzn.to/46WMrYe
I no longer use Harbor Freight Super Heavy Duty Degreaser in my ultrasonic cleaner. Harbor Freight changed the recipe. The bottle previously stated "NON-CORROSIVE". Now it says "CORROSIVE", "do not user on Aluminum". It now damages most carburetors.
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Homelite: 308653052, 308653006, 308653093, 308653078, 308653008, 308653036, 308653035, 308653026, 308653058, 308653045, 308653025, UT80993, UT80709, UT80911, UT80911A, UT80709A, HLCA80710
Ryobi: RY802900, RY802800, RY802723, RY8C2700, RY802700A
PowerStroke: PS80946, PS80931
Craftsman: 580.752960, 580.752052, 580.752191, 580.752880
Husky: HU80709, HU80911, HU80709A, HU80911A, HUCA80709A
Briggs & Stratton: 311553gs, 020441-0, 020442-0
Simpson: ms60773, msv3024
020334, 020334-0, 020334-1, 020334-2, Bad Pump, Carburetor Clean, Carburetor, Dirty Carburetor,
Fixed, Homelite, How To, How-To, No Pressure, Power Washer, Pressure Washer, Pump Installation, Pump Replacement, Repair, Small Engine, Surging, Troubleshooting, Troy-Bilt, TroyBilt, Troy Bilt, UT80993, UT80993B

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@number40Fan 8 ай бұрын

My take away on these last few videos is to not lend anything to Paul that requires gas or oil. 😀

@Rein_Ciarfella 8 ай бұрын

😂👍

@Woodwhore 8 ай бұрын

You're a riot Jim, everything got cleaned except the deck and the house as your wife requested! Thanks

@phbrinsden 8 ай бұрын

I have a similar pressure washer unit and replaced the pump a few years back with a clone. It was actually “up pumped” as the unit was famous for having underachieving pumps for that Honda engine. I followed the advice and it’s been great. The pressure relief/bypass valve is critical as it can get sticky and cause you to believe the pump is out. After each campaign it remove the valve, disassemble it, dry everything and then oil the components, reassemble and reinstall. I run pump saver fluid through the pump. I also drain all gas from tank and carb bowl. I dragged it out the other day and it started first pull and pump and bypass were working perfectly. Big follower of James’ work.

@FishFind3000 8 ай бұрын

That happened to me when my brother in law narrowed my machine and never drained it. The water sat in it and rusted it up a bit so it got stuck. After pulling it apart it works just fine.

@axeami1354 8 ай бұрын

with how much hassle a petrol washer seems just to keep functioning I think ill just keep my electric one for now, crappy 2.3kw brigs one I brought on clearance but it's been going for 5 years maintenance free now and does what I need it to.

@landiahillfarm6590 8 ай бұрын

Same here, DEFINITELY check to make sure the pressure relief valve is not "stuck" as that can create the same symptoms. I "unstuck" mine and it saved me for another years use, but eventually i had to get a "jungle-web" replacement for about $50 but it works fine. My question is, how to FULLY get all the water out to make sure I dont ruin it again? I know thats what broke mine, it gets BRUTAL cold where I live mid winter.

@lnk4328 8 ай бұрын

@@landiahillfarm6590 Maybe set up a garden hose - to - air chuck adapter and blow it out?

@JpJp-zd7vu 8 ай бұрын

@@lnk4328This is what I do & then also feed the pump inlet w antifreeze & slowly pull recoil to feed it through the pump to outlet ...then cap & store .

@WesleyNixon 8 ай бұрын

Could i just put this pressure washer in the back seat? Oh, sure. Can I load it on a completely unnecessary trailer and treat it like the magnificent machine it is? Um, duh! Love the commitment to the bit!

@garyr.8116 8 ай бұрын

Nice. I bought one of these pressure washers (with a bad pump) with almost new 6.5hp motor that runs great at a thrift store for $30 thinking I could use the Engine on a lawnmower, but the shaft is too short for lawnmower use. Totally thrilled that I can get a new pump for just $70 (amazon), as my other pressure-washer totally died, and now I can get this going as an almost new pressurewasher for barely $100 into it!

@NinjaNeglector 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for the informative vids man I’m a certified small engine mechanic and have my own small shop and I’ve watched thousands of vids over the years and let me just say there are a lot and I mean a lot of ppl out there showing ppl out there the wrong way of doing things but you my good sir are def NOT one of them!! Great vids and thank you for doing quality vids and spreading great info for ppl to fix their own machines the right way!!

@centauri61032 8 ай бұрын

Seeing that pressure washer alone on your big ass trailer reminds me of the day I saw a Little Tykes toddler car strapped down on a flatbed semi trailer. Funny stuff...

@dickdavidson3616 8 ай бұрын

You remind me of a surgeon, teaching his interns who are looking over his shoulder!❤

@CraigNAnderson 2 ай бұрын

This video confirmed my conclusion! My Homelite pressure washer of 12 + years lost pressure while pressure washing my driveway. Went to Repair Clinic and found OEM Replacement for $160. Saw the same pump on Amazon, just placed the order for $75. Happy Seattle moss removal dude!

@jimbrewer2893 8 ай бұрын

Those GCV 160s are famous for surging. I find that about 90% of the time the pilot jet needs to be cleaned. Good video Jim.

@JohnSmith-yv6eq 8 ай бұрын

Many people drill then a tad larger to combat any tendency for crap to accumulate there. An inline filter might help... and non ethanol fuel... or sucking the fuel out by turning the fuel supply off and letting the engine run until it stops.. every time after use just before it gets stored?

@Weezulguy Ай бұрын

Every time I hear that surge in our neighborhood I have to resist from running down the road and hollering "FIX YER DANG CARB!" Drives me batsh#$ crazy to listen to it

@alfredocuomo1546 8 ай бұрын

So for less than a single OEM pump you have two working pressure washers, Nice. Good video as usual, I guess the pump will only produce as much pressure as the Motor can deliver horsepower.

@GNX157 8 ай бұрын

Everyone covered the relief valve, but also keep in mind many pumps will be damaged (burned up) if you run the engine more than a minute or so without pulling the trigger. The warnings are in the user manual if it applies.

@gregmccarter2176 8 күн бұрын

20 seconds will damage the pump on the cheap pressure washers...they get hot fast

@toddosterhout9866 8 ай бұрын

James that’s one heck of a trailer to move that pressure washer!! 😂

@stoolie10 7 ай бұрын

I got one like yours for free with a broken pump and got a 3000psi pump off Amazon for around $80. Easy fix for a homeowner setup. Also the best way to I’ve found to keep from getting a tired hand while pressure washing is to put a tennis ball between the trigger and handle to hold it on.

@Willy12927 8 ай бұрын

Can hear it now. Wife would say. Bad pump? You just don't want to wash the deck.

@williamfoote2888 8 ай бұрын

This is great! I did this last year! My Son in Law used our Troy Bilt and didn't blow it out for the winter, so it froze and cracked the pump. We had just bought it, so I was was damned if I was going to throw it out. I'd shop around for a blown engine and Frankenstein's monster it. Lots of blown pumps, no blown engines on places like Facebook Marketplace. Two years pass, and I'm at the town dump and what do I see? A Troy Bilt washer WITH A NEW INSPECTION PORT! The pump was fine. Yep. My pump had the difference in pressures, too. The pump needed to be split in half to use the old shaft connection and the new pump section, but they fit together well. I wish I had your lift table when I did mine. Works great. I scored a full tank of gas, a good sparkplug and a clean air filter from the wreck.

@giggiddy 8 ай бұрын

You used gas from a machine you found at the dump?

@williamfoote2888 8 ай бұрын

@@giggiddy yep. Smelled fresh. They pitched it because it, apparently, threw a rod when the were using it. Their loss, my gain. Used it in my tractor.

@garyruark9506 8 ай бұрын

I converted a horizontal pump to a verticle one. It surges and the carb is new. The new pump leaks oil. I got tired of screwing with it and bought a new one. I still have it. Watching this has peaked my interest again. I'll pull it out and try and fix it. Then sell it.

@ThePlayerToBeNamedLater 8 ай бұрын

Thanks for another video showing us how to repair things and keep them in good order.

@Georgeolddrones 8 ай бұрын

Thanks James, for the brilliant video more please the old man in England 😂👍🇬🇧

@DeadKoby 8 ай бұрын

Neat. Nice when the aftermarket solution is an OK option.

@kenjohnson5498 8 ай бұрын

Watched a great tip for removing stuck float pins and that is to use a spring loaded center punch on the pin. With a little patients the guy worked out several that were given up on by others.

@chrisdevitto4340 8 ай бұрын

I’ve rebuilt several pressure washers, with clone pumps they usually work fine. Have recently started just rebuilding the old pumps. If there is not too much corrosion a reseal usually does the job. Mainly bad o rings.

@LynxSnowCat 8 ай бұрын

I'm mildly impressed that key stayed in place during the test runs.

@waynec3121 8 ай бұрын

That is amazing,Just last year I had a Troybilt pump go out I wish I had known about this option.

@garymucher4082 8 ай бұрын

Now you have to disassembly the old pump and see what was the problem, and do a follow up video on it as well. I am sure more then me is curious and it would offer a lot of information about them as well... Thumbs Up!

@johncourtneidge 8 ай бұрын

Thank-you! Nice that the loose paint on the mower deck came off!

@daverose8772 8 ай бұрын

Jimmy, Tecumseh made a very good fuel line removal tool. Its still around, I used it for over 30 years. Get one youll love it.

@Farm_fab 8 ай бұрын

Jim, a number of years ago, my boss bought two Husky brand pressure washers for cleaning small areas or equipment, and they seemed to do okay for a while. We replaced one pump for $75, and it seemed to hold up at first, but after about 4 hours, it too quit. It was virtually identical to the OEM pump. One thing people need to be aware of with any pressure washer is that the water in the pump needs to be drained, along with the hose for winter storage. Failure to do so might result in one or both being damaged due to freezing temperatures.

@chrisanderson4799 8 ай бұрын

I have a 5 gallon bucket that I drilled a 1 inch hole in then epoxied a piece of PVC on the bottom with a ball valve. It’s then mated to a 5’ piece of clear garden hose I made up with bulk 3/4” hose and some fitting. I can then fill the bucket with RV Antifreeze and I use this setup to winterize our outdoor fountains, my boat motor, our outdoor sink on our patio, and our pressure washer.

@number40Fan 8 ай бұрын

Who's Jim?

@johnh8268 8 ай бұрын

@@number40Fan Jim is a nickname for James, the creator of this video. Not sure if he uses it or not.

@alecsimages1 8 ай бұрын

Ace repairs there James and you saved lots of folks money!

@ni_wink84 8 ай бұрын

Rotary nozzles are literally a game changer, it’s amazing what they do, great fix James! I have a similar PW, it’s a Ryobi but same engine and pump system, thank you for the information!

@paultennis9414 8 ай бұрын

I found those rotary nozzles can abrade concrete and remove paint, so a bit of caution if that's not your objective.

@donaldross1077 8 ай бұрын

Good video. I also have a Honda pressure washer that was "locking up". I am retired now, but when this was a problem, I was working too many hours. So I did the next best thing, took it to my father that was a small engine mechanic. I was a mechanic and worked on his truck, we traded out. I showed him that under the high pressure it would lock up. You could not even start it. Dad told me to leave it with him and he would fix it. When I picked it up, he told me that the coupler between the motor and the pump was the problem? After watching your video, I realize the coupler was seized! He took the pump off, cleaned the shaft and applied ant-seize to the shaft. This allowed movement as it heated up. The next time I was at the big box stores they had pulled all of these Honda power washers off the shelves? Seems this was a common problem. Thanks for the Video. Retired GM mechanic.

@azza-in_this_day_and_age 8 ай бұрын

client of mine gave me one of these a couple weeks ago, wasnt running, leaky carb. runnin now =]

@JohnSmith-yv6eq 8 ай бұрын

Inline fuel filter now in place?

@azza-in_this_day_and_age 8 ай бұрын

i suspect the gas leaking out was a result of the needle failing to seat due to some shmoo buildup@@JohnSmith-yv6eq. disassembly and clearing of the carborator emulsion tube and needle valve stopped the leak, i did notice some white debris in the tank, so an inline filter may not be such a bad idea for me to invest in

@JohnnieBravo1 8 ай бұрын

I was able to repair the valve body on my pump (I have 2, one just like your 2500, another 2800) for 12 bucks. Replaced the6 white plastic valves, cleaned out the ball and spring valve (under the brass cover), and unstuck the unloader valve. Both have been working flawlessly for 3 years, and counting. I always look forward to your videos. Excellent instructionals!

@jeffclark2725 8 ай бұрын

Ditto myself, i have several of the valves and o ring kits, some pumps can be saved,they usually loose the check valve due to over heat, in the pump, or the unloader on the pump, still time and parts more than worth it , great video

@koreyhannan9071 3 ай бұрын

@@jeffclark2725 are the check valves a pain to do?? Mine builds pressure. but as soon as you hit the lever it loses all pressure. (Other than inlet water pressure)

@williambikash6645 8 ай бұрын

I took a Dewalt 3200 lbs pressure sprayer with a Honda 200 engine out of a dumpster. Separated the engine and pump. Pump turned free, engine was turning a little hard but intact. Engine dropped a pushrod, governor flyweights were out of position and the carburetor bowl was rusted through.Bought a new bowl, carb kit with brushes and cleaning pins air filter element and crankcase gasket. Cleaned the carb several times to get it right. Didn't want to buy an 41:24 aftermarket carb. Started up (no pump) and the engine reved up with no governor control. Thats when I found the governor weights out of position .Original air filter looked ok but was very restricted. Checked out the pump which turned smooth and free by hand ,Installed pump and garden hose without high pressure hose. Ran for about 10 minutes pumping water just fine and the pump started making horrible noises and stopped pumping. No pump parts available from Dewalt but they had a replacement pump for $799!! Bought a $50 Pump from Amazon,along with a hose and gun Total cost including engine parts was $130. First time opening up an OHV utility engine. Honda engine is a gem runs like new, definitely low hrs just abused and neglected. I should have tried to source the original pump parts from who ever made it for Dewalt but no complaints.

@TheOtherBill 8 ай бұрын

Sounds like the same Dewalt unit I got with the GX200. Looks like the previous owner let it freeze but the engine was perfect. The original pump was that price and also NLA. Got the Chinese replacement for $70, works great.

@Adam_Lynn 8 ай бұрын

Good thing you brought the trailer, it barely fit on there! :D

@vettepicking 8 ай бұрын

I use pump saver foaming oil in my cheap pump after use . . It does work to prevent rust from jamming the pump pistons

@WWNF911 7 ай бұрын

I was just going to add the same comment. Ever wonder why most pressure washers have bad pumps? I use pump saver after use EVERY TIME. If not expect to go through pumps the way most people do.

@P_RO_ 8 ай бұрын

It's been my experience too that an aftermarket replacement is the way to go, as rebuilding doesn't seem to last. Also amazing how much poop seems to be in today's fuels, ending up in the carb bowl- filters are a necessity these days!

@trapcracker 8 ай бұрын

Poor Paul really keeps this channel in business with his small engine woes.

@georgemartinezjr 4 ай бұрын

I would do a Tyrell Fixes all. Sprayvsome Dinosaur Fart in it spray some the Lines While running spray some more see if it clean it self out first before tearing down the whole Carb first. It looks pretty clean on the outside

@Spitter-ud8jd 8 ай бұрын

When replacing hardened fuel,vacuum, water lines fist put a slice in it to relieve the shrinkage the hardening of the line causes then pry off it will release much easier.🍻

@estruble 8 ай бұрын

Chickanic did a KZfaq piece on how all the manuals tell you to not run your washer for over a minute on bypass. Of course it's in fine print and buried in with all the other warnings. No one ever does that So, that might explain the reason your washer's pump has lost it's pressure. I have an older Simson washer with the same Honda engine as your, so I went to Simpson to see what the manuals say. Indeed, they all say don't let the pump run in bypass for more than 2 minutes.

@troyyarbrough 8 ай бұрын

But..... did you power wash the deck like your wife asked? Lol. Another awesome repair video. Thanks James.

@ron827 8 ай бұрын

Super job as usual. Have pressure washer, will wash everything in sight and the same is often true with leaf blowers. :-) Ask me how I know.

@williambrownjr2346 8 ай бұрын

One of the things that causes most pumps to fail excluding years of use and not winterizing is running the engine for more than 1 minute without water circulating through the pump. You did not do this but should be noted to get the most out of their pumps. Ask me how I know this??? Secondly, your Turbo Nozzle needs to ne taken apart, inspected and cleaned. This is done by inserting a metric allen wrench through the coupler end. Unscrew if from the body and see if there is any debris that could be causing it to rotate at "turbo" speed. This worked for me.

@martynbuzzing3327 8 ай бұрын

I have two long bolts with the heads cut off and a slot cut, which I use to install the carb and line up all the parts, and then push against the filter housing and remove the bolts one at a time and replace with the original bolts.

@pete.i7057 2 ай бұрын

Hi @martynbuzzing3327 yeah I have a similar set of 'tools' as otherwise you need two pairs of dainty nipponese hands to get everything in place to install the carb bolts.

@2010stoof 8 ай бұрын

I had my pressure washer and used it maybe 5-6 times before I learned it's not supposed to run without spraying it. I mean 10-20 seconds is ok but past that it's really bad for the pump. My pump gets hit and not sure if that's normal lol. It's just a small 79cc lifan but I like it.

@jcondon1 8 ай бұрын

Most people do not know that. Try to keep water running thought it all the time if you can. That is the only way the pump stays cool.

@2010stoof 8 ай бұрын

@@jcondon1 yeah my manual says not more than a minute but that seems too long. It works very well still. Not sure how hot is too hot but my pump gets hot. It's so small I know it has an annovvi reverberi pump but I can't find it to even get a Chinese one. Unless my pump is able to do more and bigger than the stats of my pressure washer. Just a little 79.5cc engine 2100 max@2.0gpm and those may even be inflated numbers lol I'll try and call company. When I'm not going to be spraying I just shut off then restart.

@markgeorge3960 8 ай бұрын

The unloader valves can stick on those pumps due to minerals in the water, giving the impression of a bad pump. Sometimes, cleaning the valve can restore the pump to service. Seems to happen when the water inside evaporates between uses.

@megason2 8 ай бұрын

I have a honda I used that same pump on at works we use ours commercially t lasts about 2 years id love for you to do video on resealing the case half cause mine is leaking there

@tommoso55 8 ай бұрын

Love the way you work, so precise 👍

@craigtegeler4677 8 ай бұрын

Excellent James! That Troy Bilt that was given to yah is practically the carbon copy of what I have, that I had asked you whether you could find me or prescribe for me to buy!!

@user-tj3sy5ug8k 8 ай бұрын

for oil clean up I used simple green and then kitty litter it was 40 lb, for less than the absorbent in the plastic jugs

@justinvanaulen2478 8 ай бұрын

Great video Jim. As you said, can buy these home-gamer vertical shaft pressure washers all day long on CL and FBM for cheap because they need pumps. It's a shame because the engines (mostly Honda GCV's) will run forever with very little maintenance. They sell "pump saver" fluid that screws into the inlet port of the pump. That will extend the life of these cheaper units a little bit, but they will still fail 10x more then horizonal shaft, higher quality pumps from AAA/AR/CAT. The number one reason for failure is water left in the pump that freezes in the cold weather months. This cracks the pump manifold or feed passage and renders the pump useless. Again, great video Jim!

@alext8828 8 ай бұрын

What are CL and FBM, please? Thank you.

@williamfoote2888 8 ай бұрын

@@alext8828Craig’s List and Facebook Marketplace. I just scored two generators for $480 last week. Both are cream puffs.

@elviraraff6809 8 ай бұрын

@@alext8828 Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace

@justinvanaulen2478 8 ай бұрын

@@alext8828 CL=Criaglist FBM=Facebook Marketplace

@eclectictech 7 ай бұрын

Craigslist and Facebook marketplace

@jarredashley3426 8 ай бұрын

Watch the key on those. My gcv160 pressure washer had a massive oil leak from the lower oil seal with very low hours. Turns out the key walked up the crankshaft and it destryed the oil seal.

@JohnSmith-yv6eq 8 ай бұрын

Yours is the second comment re this. The other commenter realised the pump shaft keyway was oversized so the key walked up the shaft... he replaced the pump after destroying two Honda crankshaft seals...

@venenareligioest410 8 ай бұрын

Your videos make my day Jim 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

@Maine307 8 ай бұрын

i needed this! had a pump fail on me. I am glad I saw this! perfect timing! Love ur vids! Cheers From Maine USA !

@parvirdee9957 8 ай бұрын

I was laughing when I saw the big ass trailer being loaded with the puny pressure washer. Bit of an overkill 😂

@kenthompson3730 7 ай бұрын

Should he buy a special tiny trailer for the power washer? I’d rather roll it into my trailer than lift it up into the back of my pickup.

@richardphelan8414 8 ай бұрын

Good Video Jim I learned two important things today watching this video which made this a very worth while hour spent thanks again

@irescochaos 8 ай бұрын

I find your videos inspirational and helpful. Thank you. I cleaned my pressure washer carburetor and changed the oil, new gas and filter. One pull and it runs great. Before it took several pulls and it was rough. Thanks again.

@donrobinson5540 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for posting this video. My Troy Bilt pressure washer had a bad pump and with your help I ordered the same pump you used and successfully installed it. I’m not mechanically inclined, but your video made it a piece of cake!

@hirampritchard5588 8 ай бұрын

Things are never as simple or as easy as we think they will be, I always admire your patience. I have the same Honda engine on my Cub Cadet log splitter and it sounds just like your pressure washer engine. Now I know how to service the carb. Thanks.

@glenheil 8 ай бұрын

I did two this year both had cracks from not being stored in a warm area thanks for all of your time making good video

@mikesbarn1858 8 ай бұрын

I have a nearly identical pump that I’ve been using for years without any issues. I must be lucky.

@philliphall5198 Ай бұрын

I pressure water out with air hose and then put 6oz of straight antifreeze in and blow it into pump That’s how I leave it all winter and 9 years later it’s ok

@gregmccarter2176 8 күн бұрын

Good water with no iron..and your water sorce is equal or more than required..and not letting the pump run with no unload...I work on pumps every day..

@brianwood5220 8 ай бұрын

Great job, James. Thanks for sharing.

@shortwavebill 8 ай бұрын

I truly enjoy watching your videos. It is a somewhat vicarious experience for me, as I was small engine / lawn and garden technician for Sears for many years in eastern Mass., but was forced to switch careers due to skeletal and muscular issues. (I actually retired from Comcast as a field tech coach / liaison). I love to sit and watch your videos while telling the wife what the equipment issues are before you do. 😂 Keep up the work, brother. It occupies and old tech’s alleged mind!

@martyb3783 8 ай бұрын

Great video! I did the same thing after attempting a pump rebuild. The attempt failed. The bad thing is that the rebuild kit was almost as expensive as the new pump I put on it a few years later.

@wildefox1478 8 ай бұрын

Great video, I bought one of those same exact pumps by that brand off Amazon to fix a power washer that was given to me with the same Honda GCV160 engine as yours that had a bad pump, been working great ever since. Nice work bringing both those power washers back to life James!

@Rein_Ciarfella 8 ай бұрын

Jim, another tool you probably already have can aid sometimes in removing fuel lines - a panel clip removal tool. Even better is an upholstery tack removal tool, which normally has a bend close to the end forming a fulcrum to increase the force necessary in a lot of situations. I use mine for removing both 2 and 4-stroke fuel lines.

@organicvids 6 ай бұрын

Hobo freight makes a vac n fuel line removal plier. Thicker metal works great.

@kpdvw 8 ай бұрын

Nicely done James!

@larrycleeton 8 ай бұрын

I have a 3000 psi Karcher pressure washer I bought at Costco 15+ years ago. It is a horizontal Honda engine with a Karcher pump. I think horizontal engines last longer simply because the splash oiling works better in that orientation. My unit is still working great for three reasons: 1) I keep it full of clean oil. 2) I use pump saver on it before every cold season. It is an anti-freeze and lubricant inside the pump. 3) I completely drain the fuel (tank and bowl) for the cold season.

@aromaticpillow 7 ай бұрын

My dad has the exact same unit from Costco, about 17 years old now. He's only had to use a seal replacement kit once, and it still works great. He's never used pump saver (no freezing risk in attached garage), which might explain the need for the seal replacement kit.

@jaygee999 8 ай бұрын

As always, top notch and informative .

@dubuque1 8 ай бұрын

Fascinating to watch your work on various machines, so methodical :). Never thought from 30 years ago on computers, I would be watching some repair small engines, but I wish I had found you at previous place we loved, would have saved me some serious money. One thing I might suggest, maybe a video, on how you search for new parts, or research them.

@tonnaboy1 8 ай бұрын

nice n shiney, you've been watching the detail geek!!😅

@ItllBurnOff 8 ай бұрын

Another great video. Looks like I'll be checking out my pressure washer today lol

@LewisMowersandBoats 8 ай бұрын

Wow , thanks for sharing. 👍 🙏 alot of times I'd just have to keep the engine. 😀 now I'm going to try to fix the hole thing .

@MotoRestoFL 8 ай бұрын

I’ve rebuilt a couple pumps for customers a few years ago, I don’t do a lot of small engine work anymore, but the cheap pump seal kits from Amazon worked great. To my knowledge they’re still chugging along. Tinkering with the pressure regulator (relief) helped also.

@davec4818 5 ай бұрын

Wife comes outside, “Jim the DECK! Not the truck, the driveway or the other pressure washer. The DECK!” 😅

@baggerbenn 8 ай бұрын

I love the trailer needed for the pressure washer 😂😂😂😊😊😊

@RiverratGoRVing 8 ай бұрын

Always very useful information.

@cusoonmyfriend3738 8 ай бұрын

wow, last time i ve checked your channel it was 60k subs, congrats u deserve it

@arthurbiringer5676 8 ай бұрын

Another award winning job!

@andrew-xs4vc 8 ай бұрын

I cleaned the carb and swapped the pump on the same pressure washer this summer. This video definitely would have helped someone.

@scottjohnson5449 8 ай бұрын

nice job.... you got a big save and a 2x for the win !! congrats..

@rodneymiddleton9624 8 ай бұрын

That's a heck of a deal for $60.00!!! Thanks!

@user-jm5gk5wc5q 8 ай бұрын

Good tip on the HF heavy duty degreaser

@bmwbaker 8 ай бұрын

Another great video. I would like to add that you should always have the water hooked up when starting a pressure sprayer.

@tombenvenuto204 8 ай бұрын

Hi James, They make and sell seal replacement kits for these. They’re a lot cheaper than replacing the whole pump. The pumps run around $170-180ish. I’m not sure where you were sourcing from. The reason I know is I just refurbed one over the summer that I found on the side of the road and sold it for $245.00. Seal kit was under $20. I did have to purchase a new gun and hose kit @ around $48ish. Not a bad little profit for a road kill deal.

@UhBuddy1976 2 ай бұрын

I have an exact Troy-Bilt red cart like the one you put that new pump on. I took the old engine and kept it, but threw it under the house. I took the cheap pump and trashed it. Then I took my Honda commercial pressure washer pump. Drilled holes on that red cart for the engine, and bolted it on there. It is a Honda GX-340 and a General Pump. The unit is bigger than the red cart! However, it works, and the cart holds it fine!

@mrobi5797 8 ай бұрын

Great video James. Everytime you provide an excellent content, continue the good work. I always look for the Thursday video on your channel. Hey...Another cheap trick for your driveway oil patches is too use WD40 and some saw dust or cat litter. Thanks for the learning experience.

@augustharlacher5660 8 ай бұрын

Thanks James! doesn't look too hard to replace. I have 2 of them I got for free that run. So, in the spring I will see how much the parts are for them and get them working again.

@darrencucinella7815 8 ай бұрын

Another great video. Thanks

@benjamincresswell3713 8 ай бұрын

Hey James, Great video. Thank You for making it. I never bought a high pressure washer because the ones I've rented that work cost so much to buy. I bought a 120volt pump to wash the car with, but it's anemic for anything else. I found a 3 piston pump high pressure/ volume pump at a car swapmeet and planned on putting it on 6hp Briggs homemade pump setup that wasn't planned well. I usually have to "see" a project in my head befor I start the it and you provided that crystal ball for me with you video. I'm going to drag the pump out and start putting things together. At the end of your videos you always say you hope this video helps someone. Well you helped me get started on my project. ben/ michigan

@peterouellette3874 8 ай бұрын

Nice going, James

@generessler6282 8 ай бұрын

Thanks again James! I'm hoping for a future pump-oriented episode.I bought a brand new Westinghouse unit 3 years ago and the pump blew up after about 20 hours. Leaking water even when not running. Must have been a common problem because when I called to ask about warranty they volunteered to send a new pump with about 10 seconds of explanation. Good on them. The new one has been fine for 3 years so far. Still wondering about what failed on the old one. I disassembled it carefully and didn't see a cause for the leak.

@philstreeter9703 8 ай бұрын

Great video James. Kitty litter poured on the oil and left to absorb the oil will work. For the stain, I've poured more kitty litter and ground it into the stain with my foot and left there works great. My power washer wouldn't remove as much as yours does.

@kurthanushek5520 8 ай бұрын

Somewhere 5 to 10 years ago, I didn't tie down my Troybilt pressure washer well enough in my truck. It slid around and cracked the pump housing. Replaced it with one I bought on line for about $100. It is still going strong.

@hanksbud2544 8 ай бұрын

Thanks James. Great video

@sgtbrown4273 8 ай бұрын

I worked on a few of these little engines, and to be honest, with a plastic camshaft and rubber timing belt, they seem to do ok 😂

@Mij1965 8 ай бұрын

Nice James! Greetings from Sweden. Although gas powered pressure washers are rare here I loved the video!

@ghettsumm7949 8 ай бұрын

The cold weather is on it's way, and I kind of wanted you to show how to winterize our pressure washers. Maybe you will in a future video. Nice (cheap) fix James.

@Look_What_You_Did 8 ай бұрын

Turn the fuel off, let the engine die. Remove all water fittings and pull engine over until water stops flowing. Put it away. Do this every time and you won't forget when it matters.