Alpha one Pressure Test

[Squab]

I have just recently replaced my water pump and am looking to pressure test both the halves separately so i can isolate any leaks. How can i go about doing this, or do i have to mate them and then pressure test?

 

[Don S]

Re: Alpha one Pressure Test

All you have to do is plug the oil passage between the upper and lower. If you don't have a rubber plug to so the job, a friend with a finger over the hole will work.

 

[Squab]

Re: Alpha one Pressure Test

Don I got that much but how can i pressureize. I can i just use a compressor?

 

[Don S]

Re: Alpha one Pressure Test

See if this thread helps answer your question.
http://forums.iboats.com/showthread.php?p=1573303

 

[ziggy]

Re: Alpha one Pressure Test

I can i just use a compressor?

me personally, i wouldn't use a compressor. unless ya can turn it way down.
a few pumps from my chineeze bicycle pump that has a leaky hose is enough to get me up to 14psi. i'd get a new pump, but the leaky one still does work, so i continue to use it..

 

[Speakrdude]

Re: Alpha one Pressure Test

Does it have to be a friend?

 

[Squab]

Re: Alpha one Pressure Test

Thanks Don, looks like i will be going on a trip to the depot today..

 

[Haut Medoc]

Re: Alpha one Pressure Test

Does it have to be a friend?

No, you can pay someone to put their finger on your hole if you want to.......:redface:

 

[Bondo]

Re: Alpha one Pressure Test

Originally Posted by Speakrdude
Does it have to be a friend?

No, you can pay someone to put their finger on your hole if you want to.......:redface:

Ayuh,... Ya wanta be careful though,....

That may not be legal in your state....