P38 Air Pump

[Radar1946]

Hi All, I am fitting new rings, seals, etc. I have not yet stripped down the one in the car, but I have stripped two spare ones that I have. The problem is one has 1 reed on the cylinder head and the other has 2 one eigher side of the cylinder head. I have looked on the internet and 1 video shows 1 read and another shows 2 reeds. Anyone know which one is correct

 

[wammers]

Hi All, I am fitting new rings, seals, etc. I have not yet stripped down the one in the car, but I have stripped two spare ones that I have. The problem is one has 1 reed on the cylinder head and the other has 2 one eigher side of the cylinder head. I have looked on the internet and 1 video shows 1 read and another shows 2 reeds. Anyone know which one is correct

There should be a reed valve and a backing strip on both inlet and exhaust. The backing strip is set a couple of mm away from the reed valve at the toe to prevent over flexing and cracking in operation. Inlet reed should sit flat against the head with no gap. Backing strip on top of it with a gap to toe. Exhaust reed should sit square on O'ring and backing strip on top of it with gap as stated. Exhaust O'ring should be secured in it's seat with a little silicone sealant to prevent it being blown out of position.

 

[Radar1946]

I stripped the one out of the car as I new that one worked, and the reeds were how you stated I . Works fine now. Many Thanks.

 

[Grrrrrr]

A picture is worrh a thousand words!

 

[Radar1946]

Is that ok Grr lol

 

[Grrrrrr]

That's scary!

 

[Radar1946]

Thats nothing you wait till you see my wife, I know she scares me.

 

[pete12345]

Grrrrrrr that’s what my face will be like I’ve I get my exhaust manifold back on all ok nxt wkend

 

[Grrrrrr]

Thats nothing you wait till you see my wife, I know she scares me.

Wait till you see the mother-in-law. She doesn't need a toaster.

 

[Grrrrrr]

Grrrrrrr that’s what my face will be like I’ve I get my exhaust manifold back on all ok nxt wkend

I certainly had all my hair when I first encountered the Green Oval. Not so anymore.