sica floor pump guage problems

Cheap gauges, like those found on floor pumps, aren't made to be repaired. You might be able to find a replacement gauge online but most likely a new pump will be the same cost.

the gauge pointer needle has perhaps just slipped on the shaft, and can be removed and re-installed correctly.

silcas are durable goods, you can replace all parts, here is just one of many sources,

www.store.airbomb.com/Items.asp?Cc=134-T-371

disregard the previous post, if you do need a new guage it will be the more feasible economic option.

avoid the temptaion to replace your silca pump with anything else, as it will be inferior, esp in the log term.

clyds paul said:

has any one taken apart a guage before? one would'nt go back to 0 so i took it apart and but know the needle is starting on the other end of the guage.

lyotard said:

the gauge pointer needle has perhaps just slipped on the shaft, and can be removed and re-installed correctly.

disregard the previous post, if you do need a new guage it will be the more feasible economic option.

avoid the temptaion to replace your silca pump with anything else, as it will be inferior, esp in the log term.

Gauge needles don't "just slip" and if he does reposition the needle how does he know the calibration is correct? If you had read my post you would have read the part where I suggested searching the internet for a replacement gauge!!!!!

sorry if i was not fully explanatory, i have worked with aviation and other precision calibrated instruments and can tell you as soon as you say they can't...

if it has slipped, a not unexpected occurence due to the less than delicate handling this silca may have been subjected to, removing the pointer, postioning it to zero, and applying a slight downwards pressure may well work!

calibration could then be checked against another guage at ~120 psi tire inflation if suspect, position adjustment may be needed, but if within 5psi or so not really critical.

if the retention is not adequate and it still slips, a slight reduction of the diameter of the pointer I.D. by slightly pinching w/ pliers where it interfaces the shaft may provide a fix.

worth a try if there is a desire to save 10+ bucks!

Xsmoker said:

Gauge needles don't "just slip" and if he does reposition the needle how does he know the calibration is correct? If you had read my post you would have read the part where I suggested searching the internet for a replacement gauge!!!!!

clyds paul said:

has any one taken apart a guage before? one would'nt go back to 0 so i took it apart and but know the needle is starting on the other end of the guage.

Thank you for all you're threads i'll try what every one said to do before I buy
another guage for my sica pumps.
Thanks CLYDS PAUL
remember STEEL IS REAL!!