<VV> Re: VirtualVairs digest, Vol 1 #1542 - 7 msgs

[bob mccrum]

yeah, it probably does rule out cavitation.  I would take the pump/reservoir
unit apart and look at it. The worst that can happen is you have to buy a
new one, and thats pretty much where you are now-let me know. bob mc
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "John Headley" <robedinpurple@yahoo.com>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 10:00 AM
Subject: <VV> Re: VirtualVairs digest, Vol 1 #1542 - 7 msgs


> > Message: 3
> > From: "bob mccrum" <bmccrum@comcast.net>
> > To: "John Headley" <robedinpurple@yahoo.com>,
> > <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
> > Subject: Re: <VV> em convertible pump question
> > Date: Fri, 31 Dec 2004 22:29:49 -0600
> >
> > john, don't know much about convertible tops, but do
> > know something about
> > hydraulics.  Is it possible the pump could be
> > cavitating (picking up air
> > instead of hydraulic fluid?) and not rerunning until
> > cavitation stops?  when
> > the pump stops-is it still making noise, without
> > action(s) being performed.
> > the pump noise should change a lot when cavitation
> > occurs, but pump should
> > still run.  i.e., what exactly is it doing?  if it's
> > cavitaion, could be
> > blockage in the return area or tank.  bob mc
>
> Bob,
> The pump stops making noise when it stops moving the
> cylinder rods.  Does this rule out your cavitation
> idea or is it still a possibility?
>
> -John Headley
> 64 monza convert
> Royal Oak, MI
>
>
>
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