How do you Prime a Honda water pump?
To prime the pump, open the filler cap next to the discharge hose outlet, fill the chamber with water, and then refit the cap. To start the engine, move the fuel valve to the “On” position. If the engine is cold, move the choke lever clockwise to the “Closed” position. Move the throttle lever so that it is 1/3 of the distance from “Slow.”
What causes a Honda water pump to stop working?
Low discharge capacity or pressure. Excessive head loss due to restricted discharge hose or very long discharge hose. Increase hose size and/or shorten hose. Worn impeller and volute. Pumping water containing abrasives can quickly wear out a Honda general-purpose pump.
Where is the drain plug on a Honda water pump?
Under normal conditions, the engine should be shut off by moving the throttle to the “Slow” position, turning the ignition switch to “Off” and turning the fuel valve lever to “Off.” Remove the pump drain plug located at the bottom back of the pump and flush the pump chamber with clean water by pouring it through the priming chamber.
What should I use to cool my Car after replacing the water pump?
Important:Use a 50/50 mixture of antifreeze (refer to vehicle service manual for correct coolant) and deionized water. 4. Slowly fill the cooling system through the upper radiator hose with a 50/50 coolant mixture until the coolant comes out the coolant air bleed hose. 5. Connect the upper radiator hose to the radiator. 6.
To prime the pump, open the filler cap next to the discharge hose outlet, fill the chamber with water, and then refit the cap. To start the engine, move the fuel valve to the “On” position. If the engine is cold, move the choke lever clockwise to the “Closed” position. Move the throttle lever so that it is 1/3 of the distance from “Slow.”
Under normal conditions, the engine should be shut off by moving the throttle to the “Slow” position, turning the ignition switch to “Off” and turning the fuel valve lever to “Off.” Remove the pump drain plug located at the bottom back of the pump and flush the pump chamber with clean water by pouring it through the priming chamber.
How are hoses attached to a Honda pump?
The essential difference is how they connect to the pump. Pin lug hoses are threaded onto the pump, kind of like a garden hose. May need a spanner wrench to tighten the pin lug couplings and help to install or remove hoses.
Where can I get a Honda pump adaptor?
If you choose to purchase a boxed Honda hose kit, all the couplers and adaptors needed will be included. If you prefer to build your hoses from scratch, you can find a wide variety of couplers available at your local Honda dealer . Extra gaskets are good to keep on hand.