... I adjusted the pump arm. I made sure it butt up to the end of the compression chamber and then backed it off less than 1/16. More like 1/32.
This is a really good read. What happened in the end? Did you get it fixed?
Thanks Gary, I deal with Rick as well, he is amazing.I did just go check the "kit" I got and it is exactly as pictured. One thing I noticed there is no "football shaped spring, just two conical ones.
Well that isn't very reassuring as I am about to start on my 101.Here is the seal kit I bought from Henry Ford. https://www.ebay.com/itm/175095830751?hash=item28c48658df:g:QKwAAOSwH7ZddP3wWhat do you think?
Pumpers can be fickle sometimes.Gary, did you feel pressure building as you pumped? If you have good seals and no headspace, but low power, the transfer port may have turned out of alignment. I've recently had a black rubber intake seal fail after less than a year in a 101. The valve seat went through it like a cookie cutter. It looks like Scott's kit has harder polyurethane seals. Too stiff intake spring causes the gun to be harder to pump because you need to overcome that spring pressure, and too stiff exhaust doesn't allow the valve to open long enough to dump all it's air. I think if the seals and seats are good, the valve should seal by air pressure alone so I try to keep the springs on the wimpy side. The hammer spring should be full strength, though.Have fun!