Motorcycle fuse box repair?

Rocco

I have a 1984 Kawasaki ZN700 motorcycle. This bike runs great, I've had it for 15 years, never had a problem.....until now. My nephew borrowed it and before bringing it back to me, he decided to clean it for me. He said all he did was wash the bike. When he was drying it off and polishing it, he noticed smoke and a crackling sound coming from the fuse box and that was it. Now, when I turn the key, all the lights work except the signals and it won't start. What could this be? How can I fix it? Any suggestions?

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Need to ask your nephew if he used a pressure-washer or a strong-stream from a hose, both of which could have put water where it didn't belong.
Personally I'd let the bike set in the full-sun for a day, dry things out, than try again.
Since you have some power means that the fuse-box isn't fried but there may be water in a lot of connections if pressure-washed incorrectly.

Leaking Clothes Washer?

CHECKMATE

If the seals are shot on my washer pump, will it leak when the washer is not running, or only when it is running?

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The pumps will only leak under pressure when washing and disbursing the used water out of the drain hose. If the leak is continuing when washer is not in use then there is a bad hose connection or split hose is another problem.

The other is it could be the spindle seal of the agitator could also be worn out and this can be detected if there is any oil mixed in with the water on the floor.

If you cannot fix it yourself then get a repair person to fix the problem.

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Is there any way to fix a leak in a pressure washer hose?

George

I was using my pressure washer and managed to get the hose against the engine for about two seconds and it blew a hole in the hose. This is the second time this has happened. I really hate to buy another hose if there is a way this one can be fixed.

Does anyone know a way to fix this without replacing the hose?

Thanks,

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Pressure Washers operate at HIGH PRESSURE and any leaks from the hose can therefore be DANGEROUS!!! A small hole in such, can act much like a scaple.

Depending on the pressure of the system it could even be LIFE THREATENINGLY DANGEROUS!!!

Have the hose repaired by an AUTHORIZED dealer for the specific brand of hose you have.
IF the hose can be repaired, they will be able to tell you how it can best be done to meet your needs.

The two possible options are a mender (a single fittings that permanently joins two hose ends, to achieve a single length of hose) and a new set of couplings (Mating couplings that effectively create TWO shorter lengths of hose).

*** No other forms of repair will be able to withstand the pressures involved. ***

If this is the SECOND time this has happened to you, it would seem prudent to place some sort of shield over the engine to keep the hose away from it without reducing the cooling effect of the exposure needed by the engine, or employ some sort of retaining device to keep the hose away from the engine.

Troy-bilt pressure washer repair question?

Brad25

The washer will not run when the water is hook up. If i disconnect the water than it will startup just fine. You can feel the binding when the water is on and hooked up when you pull start it. So given that the pump is bad. What is bad on the pump? Is the repair kits a good idea or just buying the new universals pump for 100 bucks? Any advice or experience would be appreicated.

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when the water is connected to the washer try pulling the trigger on the gun without the washer turned on if water comes out keep the trigger held for a few moments to prime the washer then try turning it back on. if no water comes out of it at all even when turned off then it sounds like there is a blockage some where check if there are any filters in the pressure washer they are usually behind where u plug the hose pipe into. try screwing it off and giving it a rinse.

Also pressure washers should never be used without water connected to them as this can damage the compressor pump very easily

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What is the best epoxy or tape to fix leak in pressure washer hose?

paki

Where i work we use power washers to clean, machines are rated at 1500 psi, the problem is that hoses get small ruptures and instead of replacing a $110.00 hose each time i want to repair it so hose can be used again

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You may be able to cut out the small section with the hole and splice the hose back together with a brass coupling piece, or several eauipment rental stores can install a hydraulic fitting for you to repair the hose. You might be approaching the cost of a new hose with the cost required to make any repairs, so you'll have to decide if it's worth the trouble.

Pressure washer hose has hole in it.?

onleeu61

My pressure washer hose has a hole in it and about 2 feet from the connection. I would like to get this repaired if I can. I know that it cannot be patched. Can it be cut of and refitted to the connector, and what kind of business would I take it to for repair. I'm one of those people who would rather repair, if possible, rather than replace. Thanks

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Lines for pressure washers normally consist of 3 or more layers - at a minimum - inner hose/line, metallic or nylon wrap, outer cover.
A seemingly small leak on the outside means that the metallic or nylon wrap has been compromised. Putting a "patch" of any kind on the outside might hold for a short time but the pressurized water will eventually force between the layers and break through again. Short of splicing, which requires special tools, there is no easy way to patch this. Furthermore, since the strongest part of the line has already been compromised, it's likely to degrade further.
Sorry to say, the best remedy is to replace the line.
Good luck.

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I changed my brake hose and bled the brakes, now the brakes aren't tightening?

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Leen

I had a leak in my brake line, so I changed the hose and bled all of the brakes. Now its not tightening up I can push the brake all the way to the floor. Any tips?


94 Honda accord
Kb that's not a stupid question at all. I forgot to include that yes I did put fluid in

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I have a possibility.
When you bled the brakes...did you also bleed the master cylinder first?? before cracking the bleeder valves at all 4 corners ?

Before you bleed the brake lines out. You also must bleed out the master cylinder before, bleeding the lines. Then you reconnect the brake lines to the master cylinder and then, bleed out the brakes at the bleeder valves.
It seems like a silly thing to have to do BUT it's a necessary step. If air gets trapped inside the master cylinder then it can't produce enough pressure to pressurize the lines. And then the petal just goes to the floor. You can bleed out the lines as much as you can but the petal still goes straight to the floor because there's air still trapped inside of the master cylinder. That air just keeps getting recycled over and over inside and doesn't escape the main chamber.

I've done this repair before. Bleeding out the master cylinder solves the pressure problem.

Another thing that you have to look out for is the torque of the fittings for the hose couplings. Many times you'll wind up replacing the line that runs from the hose to the master cylinder. Because it leaks fluid at that fitting on the end of the hose.
(If you haven't done it) You will also have to replace the copper seal that goes in between the hose and the brake caliper. It looks like a copper "washer" but it's actually a seal for the caliper. Fluid will leak out there if the copper seal ("washer" looking seal) is not replaced. I found this out the "hard way".

how does a washing machine regulate the water that is added?

SwordDance

i mean, what kind of device does a washing machine use. does it measure the water like a flometer or what?

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My Maytag uses a simple manometer. As water in the basket rises, some of it enters and compresses the air in a vertical tube. The air pressure operates a spring-loaded switch that allows the depth of the water to be adjusted. More pressure on the spring translates to more pressure required to trip the switch and stop the water flow into the tub, hence more water in the tub. Sometimes (like every fifteen or twenty years) the hose gets detached from the manometer switch, or the hose starts leaking and the tub will no longer fill to the proper level. This is an easy do-it-yourself repair on my washer. Your mileage may vary.

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