HP 500 fuel/water pump
06-28-2011 | 06:47 PM
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06-28-2011 | 07:01 PM
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Mine is always full of fuel. Replaced both pumps and same thing next oil change. So I just change the oil every 10 hours. I'm glad it's not going into the engine. I don't have drains so I suck it out and fill it with a syringe and small hose. It's been fine for years. Also, there isn't anything coming out the vent. Quick Silver HP Gear Oil.
06-28-2011 | 08:16 PM
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From: Edgerock Baby!!
It will always smell of fuel after a season, no problem.
06-28-2011 | 08:41 PM
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Yep, mine always did as well. Oil was never diluted or level rose, just smelled like gas. Changed it twice a yr to be safe and never an issue.
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06-28-2011 | 08:48 PM
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From: hampstead nh
common problem everybody wants to replace the pump as they think its bad . waste of money .change the oil and all is well .ill bet ive serviced 50 with the same issue . when the pump is bad you will know and the tube will have gas in it .drain and refill w hp gear oil
