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Author:  Haydn [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 8:44 pm ]
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Any threads/posts on how to make a hydro pump?
Cheers. Haydn
Author:  sgc [ Sat Apr 02, 2011 10:35 pm ]
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Haydn wrote:
Any threads/posts on how to make a hydro pump?
Cheers. Haydn


If you can get one, look no further than http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=59552.

Last time I checked the place we got the grease pumps were out of stock, but compared to the alternative hand-held grease pump (if you can't make the alternative pedal-box-master-cylinder solution) it's absolutely brilliant.
Author:  Minifreak_brg67 [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 8:16 am ]
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I made one using a brake master cylinder off a trailer brake set up it looks a bit rough but it works really well
Author:  goodie [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 9:56 am ]
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I made one the same as the grease type shown here, the chrome fitting i bought from a tyre service, ( $35 ), they use them for putting water into tractor tyres.

I have not used mine as yet, so not sure how it will go, will try soon. I'm sure others on here have made the same. http://www.austinamericausa.com/
Author:  simon k [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 10:25 am ]
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mine's just an old brake master cylinder
Author:  Mick [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:51 pm ]
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Still enjoying my grease pump made unit. The only problem I have had from the pump is the non-return ball valve at the bottom of the tank sometimes refuses to open on the uptake from all the pressure driving it into it's seat, but a light tap on the top is all it needs. Just a rap from a screwdriver is enough.

I drained the pressure just last week to alter the nose up-nose down trim on the hydro system. The nose drooped way too far so I tried a couple of washers under the knuckles on the front. Worked nicely!

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Author:  sgc [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:54 pm ]
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Mick wrote:
Still enjoying my grease pump made unit. The only problem I have had from the pump is the non-return ball valve at the bottom of the tank sometimes refuses to open on the uptake from all the pressure driving it into it's seat, but a light tap on the top is all it needs. Just a rap from a screwdriver is enough.


I have the same problem with mine, it gets relatively little use these days and whenever I do I find the ball sticks as well. I just blow mine with compressed air and it works perfectly 8)
Author:  Mick [ Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:56 pm ]
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sgc wrote:
Mick wrote:
Still enjoying my grease pump made unit. The only problem I have had from the pump is the non-return ball valve at the bottom of the tank sometimes refuses to open on the uptake from all the pressure driving it into it's seat, but a light tap on the top is all it needs. Just a rap from a screwdriver is enough.


I have the same problem with mine, it gets relatively little use these days and whenever I do I find the ball sticks as well. I just blow mine with compressed air and it works perfectly 8)


Try just a tap on the top next time, it's all it needs I think to get the recalcitrant little bugger moving..
Author:  Haydn [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 4:29 pm ]
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Many thanks for all you replies Chaps.
But as D' Harry says 'gots to know you limitations'..
So with that, i certainly know mine.
Er..... can anyone who lives in Melbourne, loan/hire me a pump?

If i streeeeeeectched myself I'd probably make one but i really just need to get the car on the road so if anyone can help I'd be very thankful.

cheers.

Haydn
Author:  Lillee [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 5:28 pm ]
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Has anyone baught one of these and are they any good?

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/NEW-Hydragas-Hyd ... 27b983dde5
Author:  BBY755 [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 9:54 pm ]
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Wow,

Looks like the one I made with help from ausmini using a grease gun and $5 valve fitting but without the gauges!

Works a treat! :D
Author:  sgc [ Mon Apr 04, 2011 10:29 pm ]
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Haydn wrote:
Er..... can anyone who lives in Melbourne, loan/hire me a pump?


Whereabouts are you in Melbourne?
Author:  Haydn [ Tue Apr 05, 2011 12:14 am ]
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Rowville
Author:  sgc [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 1:54 pm ]
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OK, well Haydn now has my grease-pump unit so he'll have his car pumped up in no time :D
Author:  Haydn [ Thu Apr 07, 2011 4:36 pm ]
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Yes, and many thanks to Simon
Will give full report when job is done.
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