Spare IP

[danjrofpa]

I am trying to get a spare IP to have on hand. My pump does not have the port closing dimension. stamped on it but does have the button size.I assume that there is no way to match up a spare without both dimensions.If anyone can confirm this I would appreciate it. ( I even checked it with a magnifying glass).
Thanks again

 

[storeman]

If it has button size, it has PCD. Remove paint around the base of the pump. It is often engraved VERY lightly. Would not show up through paint.
Jerry

 

[danjrofpa]

Ok, Thanks,I will look again

 

[danjrofpa]

OK, I cleaned the paint off with a brass wire brush and inspected it with a magnifying glass and there is nothing there. Kind of odd, the button code is stamped pretty deep into the body.Maybe they forgot the PDC.

 

[storeman]

Okay, no pcd. I assume your pump works okay. A replacement/spare pump with its own specified timing button should be able to be used without issues.
Jerry

 

[gimpyrobb]

Do you know what button you have?

 

[RIrvin]

Does anyone have a "best practice" procedure to share that is appropriate for storing a spare IP? Since it may be stored for many years before being called into service, how best to keep it from gumming up , drying out or other damage while in storage?

 

[gimpyrobb]

The ones I have are wrapped in a wax paper, then put in a plastic bag.

 

[RIrvin]

That seems like beneficial steps to limit air / moisture intrusion. Should some type fuel treatment be placed / injected into Spare IP intake prior to storage?

 

[danjrofpa]

Do you know what button you have?

Current button is 13

 

[danjrofpa]

I would think that flushing it with WD40 would get the old fuel out and be fine for long term storage.

That seems like beneficial steps to limit air / moisture intrusion. Should some type fuel treatment be placed / injected into Spare IP intake prior to storage?

 

[1800 Diesel]

Does anyone have a "best practice" procedure to share that is appropriate for storing a spare IP? Since it may be stored for many years before being called into service, how best to keep it from gumming up , drying out or other damage while in storage?

If you have a safe storage are, I've used large coffee cans to store IPs & oil pumps etc, fully immersed in 15/40 oil. Another method is to vacuum seal the IP after it's been soaked in oil a couple days. To keep oil from being drawn out during the process, you have to double-wrap the item in plastic first & then place it inside the vacuum bag for sealing...

 

[gimpyrobb]

Current button is 13

I'd bet its about 1.082. Still have my phone number? Gimme a call.