Floor Pump Drive Hose Replacement
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Last updated on Feb 16, 2015
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Introduction
Go to step 1 ↓Over time, the hose on your steel floor drive pump may wear or puncture. Use this guide to install a new hose.
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Use a pair of pliers to loosen the hose pinch by turning it counterclockwise a couple of turns.
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Continue to loosen the hose pinch by hand until it comes free from its threads.
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Slide the hose pinch down the tube so that it does not interfere with removing the hose.
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Using a hobby knife, carefully slice a slit in the bottom of the hose to allow it to slide off.
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Use a metal prying tool or flathead screwdriver to pry the hose up off of the nipple.
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Remove the hose from the pump.
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Use a metal rod or screwdriver to widen the new hose so that it will fit over the nipple.
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Slide the hose in place.
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Push down on the hose clamp while twisting it clockwise to thread it in place.
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