Dauntless Oil Pump Question

Hello,

My used dauntless oil pump arrived. I soaked it in carb cleaner overnight and tore into it. I think the plunger for the relief valve is stuck in there... Any tips on getting it out?

Thanks!

 

If you can find the right passageway, maybe low air pressure ?

 

I was kind of thinking that as well.... I am soaking it (again) in a can of carb parts cleaner and crossing my fingers it loosens up... Always something

 

Strong tapping on a solid wood block or wood shop desk top likely will jar the plunger loose, just don't over-do it.
-Donny

 

Isn't there a little cut out on the side of it?
Any chance of getting something soft (like a piece of brass or copper wire) to hook it and give it a little tug?

 

I think there is a slight window where I can access the side of the plunger. Only problem is I can get enough of a grip to move it. I will try and get a pic when I am home.

 

Magnet?

 

You might try heating it to see if that breaks the bond. Being aluminum block and a steel plunger that might loosen it up.
I would heat it in a an oven, like a toaster oven, with it being aluminum, and not with a torch.

 

I've used long reach snap ring pliers to grab the inside of the plunger before.

 

Pipe tap threaded into the end of the plunger?

 

Well i guess the 2nd soak helped... I gave her a good smack on the edge of my wooden trailer and it popped out!