Troubleshooting

  Listed below are some of the more common questions or comments we receive along with some possible resolutions  :  

·            My pump is noisy;  

  * Gears might not have been timed after rebuilding it; 

            * Check Valves to see if they’re functioning properly; 

  * Driveshaft out of line (yolks in line, u-joints timed when taking apart) ;    

  * Might have broken shafts. 

·            My pump is loosing prime; 

  * Needs gaskets adjusted. 

·            My hose is jumping one way but it’s good the other way; 

  * Hose might be collapsed (not always visible from outside and new hoses can collapse); 

  * Check your valves; 

  * Could be your gears. 

·            My pump isn’t pumping; 

  * Your pump might be frozen; 

  * Valves might be closed or damaged; 

  * Bypass might be open; 

  * If pump shaft isn’t turning it could be a shear assembly or a key; 

  * There might be a rag or something in your pump or plumbing. 

·            My pump is running warm; 

  * You might have left your pump in gear during transit; 

  * Your input will run warm during the initial break in period. 

When should you change your Housings or Gears?