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01-24-2005, 09:25 AM

Matt O'Toole writes:

>> I have an old Zefal Husky floor pump (single action, metal barrel).
>> Unfortunately, it doesn't pump. Pushing the handle down after
>> pulling it up meets with no resistance, and no air goes into the
>> tire being pumped. Any reasonably simple way to fix it? If not,
>> what would be a good floor pump to replace it (must be both Presta
>> and Schrader valve capable)?

> It probably just needs a new plunger. This was a very popular pump,
> so the parts should be available through your LBS. If not, there's
> probably a generic part that will work perfectly.

This part is often referred to as the piston cup (at the end of the
piston rod), formerly made of leather. If this is a leather one and
it isn't split, a dash of oil and a little finger massage will
probably make it work again. The ones I have, have withstood many
years of heavy use.

Jobst Brandt
jobst.brandt@stanfordalumni.org

01-24-2005, 09:25 AM	#6 (permalink)
jobst.brandt@stanfordalumni.org Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Zefal Husky pump doesn't pump Matt O'Toole writes: >> I have an old Zefal Husky floor pump (single action, metal barrel). >> Unfortunately, it doesn't pump. Pushing the handle down after >> pulling it up meets with no resistance, and no air goes into the >> tire being pumped. Any reasonably simple way to fix it? If not, >> what would be a good floor pump to replace it (must be both Presta >> and Schrader valve capable)? > It probably just needs a new plunger. This was a very popular pump, > so the parts should be available through your LBS. If not, there's > probably a generic part that will work perfectly. This part is often referred to as the piston cup (at the end of the piston rod), formerly made of leather. If this is a leather one and it isn't split, a dash of oil and a little finger massage will probably make it work again. The ones I have, have withstood many years of heavy use. Jobst Brandt jobst.brandt@stanfordalumni.org