Parktool PFP-8 needle came undone
03-11-21, 08:46 PM
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Parktool PFP-8 needle came undone
Somehow, I managed to dislodge the pressure indicator needle in my PFP-8 pump. It's there, flopping around inside the glass, like the hands of a clock removed from the center. The pump works, I just can't tell what my pressures are anymore.
Anyone know how to fix these?
Anyone know how to fix these?
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03-15-21, 12:42 PM
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I guess I will post what I did to fix this.
A buddy and I had a few beers and said "Heck, it's already bad, might as well take it apart".
Simply slide a small flat head under the black plastic around the gauge. There are four clips holding it in, three around the front, and one behind where the pressure hose connects to the base. Use only a slight bit to push the clips in and slide the black plastic outside piece and the center glass up the pump tube. Then pop the needle back onto the pin. Slide the black outside and glass back into place and snap the clips back in. Worked great.
A buddy and I had a few beers and said "Heck, it's already bad, might as well take it apart".
Simply slide a small flat head under the black plastic around the gauge. There are four clips holding it in, three around the front, and one behind where the pressure hose connects to the base. Use only a slight bit to push the clips in and slide the black plastic outside piece and the center glass up the pump tube. Then pop the needle back onto the pin. Slide the black outside and glass back into place and snap the clips back in. Worked great.
