pump valve stuck

hi there,

when inflating using my foot pump, the pump sometimes resists movement
& the gauge reaches 80psi. something appears to be getting stuck. any
idea what it could be?

i know i can buy another pump for $4 from Herbor Fright, but this was
a quality pump & i would like to try to dismantle and clean it if
possible.

thx

On Sat, 04 Aug 2007 10:47:55 -0700, beerismygas wrote:
hi there,

when inflating using my foot pump, the pump sometimes resists movement
& the gauge reaches 80psi. something appears to be getting stuck. any
idea what it could be?

Kinda sounds to me like it's the valve in your tube that's getting stuck -
sounds to me like there's nothing wrong with your pump.

beerismygas wrote:
hi there,

when inflating using my foot pump, the pump sometimes resists movement
& the gauge reaches 80psi. something appears to be getting stuck. any
idea what it could be?

Common situation, if you have presta valves. The valve gets stuck. I
loosen the nut, then tap the end with the pump head to unstick the valve
(so little air comes out). Then it will work fine.

--

David L. Johnson

What is objectionable, and what is dangerous about extremists is not
that they are extreme, but that they are intolerant.
--Robert F. Kennedy

Kinda sounds to me like it's the valve in your tube that's getting stuck -
sounds to me like there's nothing wrong with your pump.

didnt think of that. thx

pumps need maintenance. take apart at regular intervals, clean,
regrease with silicone grease so aso not to rot the rubbah.