Problems with Park Floor Pump ?

Magnusfarce said:

I finally gave up on my old Silca pump and bought a Park "Home Mechanic"
floor pump (the less expensive "home" version) for about $25 through one
of
the major mail order outfits. This pumps stinks. I was disappointed to
fee
a lot of roughness in the barrell (during the sliding action), but I guess
I
can live with that as long as it moves air. My big problem is that the
two-seater head, made for both Presta and Schrader valves, is a giant pain
in the ass to use. I'm going to send this mess back and get another (and
probably spend a little more money this time). Any recommendations?

If the main problem is the head, you can replace it with your old Silca
brass head (assuming you only need presta). Roughness in the barrel may
indicate the plunger gasket needs to be lubed.

I would recommend fixing your old Silca pump. All the parts are readily
available. Visit an LBS that's been around a long time for help.

Art Harris

What type of lubricant is best for a plunger gasket?

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Magnusfarce said:

I finally gave up on my old Silca pump and bought a Park "Home Mechanic"
floor pump (the less expensive "home" version) for about $25 through one
of
the major mail order outfits. This pumps stinks. I was disappointed to
fee
a lot of roughness in the barrell (during the sliding action), but I
guess I
can live with that as long as it moves air. My big problem is that the
two-seater head, made for both Presta and Schrader valves, is a giant
pain
in the ass to use. I'm going to send this mess back and get another (and
probably spend a little more money this time). Any recommendations?

If the main problem is the head, you can replace it with your old Silca
brass head (assuming you only need presta). Roughness in the barrel may
indicate the plunger gasket needs to be lubed.

I would recommend fixing your old Silca pump. All the parts are readily
available. Visit an LBS that's been around a long time for help.

Art Harris

Rhesus Monkey said:

What type of lubricant is best for a plunger gasket?

I use vaseline. I think any kind of grease would work just to keep it from
drying out.

Art Harris

Magnusfarce said:

I finally gave up on my old Silca pump and bought a Park "Home Mechanic"
floor pump (the less expensive "home" version) for about $25 through one of
the major mail order outfits. This pumps stinks. I was disappointed to fee
a lot of roughness in the barrell (during the sliding action), but I guess I
can live with that as long as it moves air. My big problem is that the
two-seater head, made for both Presta and Schrader valves, is a giant pain
in the ass to use. I'm going to send this mess back and get another (and
probably spend a little more money this time). Any recommendations?

- Magnsufarce

Zefal Husky with Schader head. You can then "chuck up" a Silca presta head as an adapter. It works well and can be popped out with a flip of the thumb lever when you need the Schrader.
I have the Park PFP-2 pump with the dual head too, but it just sits there looking pretty.
David Ornee, Western Springs, IL

I have a BETO floor pump...cheap from Mountain Equipment Coop and works like
a charm.

http://www.mec.ca/Products/product_detail.jsp?FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=670069&PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=17421&bmUID=1114274702034

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Magnusfarce said:

I finally gave up on my old Silca pump and bought a Park "Home
Mechanic"
floor pump (the less expensive "home" version) for about $25 through
one of
the major mail order outfits. This pumps stinks. I was disappointed
to fee
a lot of roughness in the barrell (during the sliding action), but I
guess I
can live with that as long as it moves air. My big problem is that
the
two-seater head, made for both Presta and Schrader valves, is a giant
pain
in the ass to use. I'm going to send this mess back and get another
(and
probably spend a little more money this time). Any recommendations?

- Magnsufarce

Zefal Husky with Schader head. You can then "chuck up" a Silca presta
head as an adapter. It works well and can be popped out with a flip of
the thumb lever when you need the Schrader.
I have the Park PFP-2 pump with the dual head too, but it just sits
there looking pretty.
David Ornee, Western Springs, IL

--
daveornee

Magnusfarce said:

I finally gave up on my old Silca pump and bought a Park "Home

Mechanic"

Quoted message said:

floor pump (the less expensive "home" version) for about $25 through

one of

Quoted message said:

the major mail order outfits. This pumps stinks. I was disappointed

to fee

Quoted message said:

a lot of roughness in the barrell (during the sliding action), but I

guess I

Quoted message said:

can live with that as long as it moves air. My big problem is that

the

Quoted message said:

two-seater head, made for both Presta and Schrader valves, is a giant

pain

Quoted message said:

in the ass to use. I'm going to send this mess back and get another

(and

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probably spend a little more money this time). Any recommendations?

- Magnsufarce

The Park Pro model is great. It's the best I've ever used and my
bike buddy has one as well and he loves it (it was funny, as we had
both bought the same pump unaware of what the other had done). I'm
curious about what your problem is with the head. I believe that
both models have the same head and I have not had any problem with
mine. I have also used the Topeak Joe Blow pump a lot and it's
great for short money.

I finally gave up on my old Silca pump

Why? Mine's 30 years old and in daily use without a problem.
Phil Brown

philcycles said:

I finally gave up on my old Silca pump

Why? Mine's 30 years old and in daily use without a problem.
Phil Brown

So is it dead or going strong?

Confused, Bill S.

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philcycles wrote:

OP said:

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I finally gave up on my old Silca pump

Phil replied:

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Why? Mine's 30 years old and in daily use without a problem.
Phil Brown

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So is it dead or going strong?

Confused, Bill S.

--
Scott Ehardt
http://www.scehardt.com

So is it dead or going strong?

Confused, Bill S.

Why would I use a dead pump? Tough to inflate a tire with a pump that
doesn't work.
Phil Brown

philcycles said:

So is it dead or going strong?

Confused, Bill S.

Why would I use a dead pump? Tough to inflate a tire with a pump that
doesn't work.

Learn to quote and attribute; then we'll talk.

Sigh.

When the plastic piece backing the plunger in my Silca broke (no replacement
available, so I was told) I bought the Park Home pump after using a Park
pump at a race. It worked well for the first month or two... After about a
year of use I grew so frustrated with it leaking air, not pumping, etc.,
that I rexamined my Silca. Complete disassembly, cleaning, put a metal
washer in place of the broken plastic piece.... Ahh, nothing beats a
Silca!!!!!!

Randy

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Quoted message said:

I finally gave up on my old Silca pump and bought a Park "Home Mechanic"
floor pump (the less expensive "home" version) for about $25 through one
of
the major mail order outfits. This pumps stinks. I was disappointed to
fee
a lot of roughness in the barrell (during the sliding action), but I guess
I
can live with that as long as it moves air. My big problem is that the
two-seater head, made for both Presta and Schrader valves, is a giant pain
in the ass to use. I'm going to send this mess back and get another (and
probably spend a little more money this time). Any recommendations?

- Magnsufarce

O.P. here.

I returned the park pump and bought a Joe Blow Turbo at a local bike shop
(same price as Nashbar, what a surprise). It has the Smart Head, and I'm
very pleased with this pump. I will keep the old Silca and may someday try
and rebuild it for grins (and backup).

- Magnusfarce

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Quoted message said:

I finally gave up on my old Silca pump and bought a Park "Home Mechanic"
floor pump (the less expensive "home" version) for about $25 through one

of

Quoted message said:

the major mail order outfits. This pumps stinks. I was disappointed to

fee

Quoted message said:

a lot of roughness in the barrell (during the sliding action), but I guess

I

Quoted message said:

can live with that as long as it moves air. My big problem is that the
two-seater head, made for both Presta and Schrader valves, is a giant pain
in the ass to use. I'm going to send this mess back and get another (and
probably spend a little more money this time). Any recommendations?

- Magnsufarce

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Randy Hermann said:

When the plastic piece backing the plunger in my Silca broke (no replacement
available, so I was told)

Lest anybody actually believe this to be true, Loose Screws has
this piece listed:

http://www.loosescrews.com/index.cgi?d=single&c=Accessories&sc=Pump%20Parts&tc=Silca&item_id=SI-73.6

There is a shred of truth in saying the plastic piece is
unavailable - this exact part has been discontinued. But, this is
because it's been superceded by a much more sensible arrangement,
listed under the same Silca part number, and available from any shop
that places orders with QBP.

http://harriscyclery.net/site/page.cfm?PageID=49&SKU=PU5666

or a visit to any hardware store that has 10mm hardware will
do too.

There's only four pieces of a Pista or Super Pista that aren't
readily available - the pushrod, barrel, foot, and the valve body. Unless
one of these parts is damaged, don't let anybody convince you the pump
isn't worth fixing.

-Luns