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    Harbor Freight parts cleaner malfunction

    So I bought a HF 3.5 gal P cleaner a year or so ago. Finally filled it to submerse the pump and turned it on. It made noise but no flow. I popped off the hose to see the impeller on the out shaft, it vibrates but does not spin.

    Fill is 50/50 Simple Green and water

    Any thoughts? Thanks,
    Pano
    1982 GS1000S Katana
    1982 GS1100E
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    #2
    I've never seen anyone run water in them. Usually it's kerosene or parts wash or the like. Dunno if that has anything to do with it, just sayin..

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      #3
      Take the pump out of the basin and see if theres a set screw holding the impeller to the motor shaft. tighten or replace if missing.
      MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
      1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

      NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


      I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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        #4
        http://images.harborfreight.com/manuals/38000-38999/38347.PDF

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          #5
          If its under warrnety dont mess with it..take it back and throw a fit.
          MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
          1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

          NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


          I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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            #6
            Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
            If its under warrnety dont mess with it..take it back and throw a fit.
            I dunno bout their "warrnety" program, but their warranty program doesn't usually involve throwing a fit. They just take it back and give you another...

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              #7
              The throwing a fit part was sarcasm...Sounds like this is the maiden voyage and it was broke right from jump street to me.
              MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
              1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

              NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


              I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                #8
                Tired blurry eyes Josh...staying awake for the new bike to arrive around 10PMish..give or take.
                MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                  #9
                  The label under the cover indicated no flamable solvents. I read a post where Rapidray used 50/50 Simple Green.

                  Originally posted by TheCafeKid View Post
                  I've never seen anyone run water in them. Usually it's kerosene or parts wash or the like. Dunno if that has anything to do with it, just sayin..
                  1982 GS1000S Katana
                  1982 GS1100E

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                    #10
                    read the manual that was posted...post number 4.
                    MY BIKES..1977 GS 750 B, 1978 GS 1000 C (X2)
                    1978 GS 1000 E, 1979 GS 1000 S, 1973 Yamaha TX 750, 1977 Kawasaki KZ 650B1, 1975 Honda GL1000 Goldwing, 1983 CB 650SC Nighthawk, 1972 Honda CB 350K4, 74 Honda CB550

                    NEVER SNEAK UP ON A SLEEPING DOG..NOT EVEN YOUR OWN.


                    I would rather trust my bike to a "QUACK" that KNOWS how to fix it rather than a book worm that THINKS HE KNOWS how to fix it.

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                      #11
                      Thanks for the link. If a manual came in the kit I usually would have left it inside the unit at least until I first used it. I went to the HF site and searched on parts cleaners and this one did not show up. Lucky for me a new HF opened up in my town, I will be dropping by tomorrow.

                      Originally posted by JEEPRUSTY View Post
                      http://images.harborfreight.com/manu...8999/38347.PDF
                      1982 GS1000S Katana
                      1982 GS1100E

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                        #12
                        I will take a closer look in the am. The internals looked pretty cheap when pulled apart earlier today.

                        Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                        Take the pump out of the basin and see if theres a set screw holding the impeller to the motor shaft. tighten or replace if missing.
                        1982 GS1000S Katana
                        1982 GS1100E

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                          #13
                          I will see if the impeller/shat assembly is binding up somehow. That is kind of what i looked at today but i will take another look tomorrow....worst case I get a new one at HB tomorrow. Thanks everybody.

                          Originally posted by chuck hahn View Post
                          read the manual that was posted...post number 4.
                          1982 GS1000S Katana
                          1982 GS1100E

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                            #14
                            Originally posted by pano View Post
                            The label under the cover indicated no flamable solvents. I read a post where Rapidray used 50/50 Simple Green.
                            I have been using kerosene in mine for about four years.

                            In fact, had the same three gallons in there for over three years.

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                              #15
                              HB was going to exchange my pump with the floor model but the new 3.5 gal units are different being made of plastic with a different pump and pump mounting. They said they could get me a replacement pump for free but I chose to purchase a water fountain pump with similar specs. At least they discounted the new pump. I wired it in and I am back in business.
                              1982 GS1000S Katana
                              1982 GS1100E

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