sticky oil pump return
Posted: Mon Sep 27, 2010 6:31 pm
hi everone i have problem with the oil pump on my 73 buffalo,
it is sticking on the return.
if i flic the throttle it goes almost all the way back but gentle twisting (normal use)
it sticks open (about halfway).
presumably this is just wasting oil and no harm done?.
i think this is why i was using more than average (previos post)
but i looked at the pink possum page and cant see what could wear out.
maybee the return spring got weak over time.
do you know if the springs are available still.
i am just looking for a few pointers.
as i am reluctant to strip it as the weather is fantasic .
and want to ride not wrench.
cheers mark.
it is sticking on the return.
if i flic the throttle it goes almost all the way back but gentle twisting (normal use)
it sticks open (about halfway).
presumably this is just wasting oil and no harm done?.
i think this is why i was using more than average (previos post)
but i looked at the pink possum page and cant see what could wear out.
maybee the return spring got weak over time.
do you know if the springs are available still.
i am just looking for a few pointers.
as i am reluctant to strip it as the weather is fantasic .
and want to ride not wrench.
cheers mark.