290 cat pump replacement parts?

[renegade_cowboy]

Friends got a 290 cat pump with a cracked head (silver part on pump).

Is it best to try and find a replacement part for this pump or buy a new one? I cant seem to find where to buy the part needed.

Thanks

 

[Bob Savage]

Windtrax

1-800-443-0676

 

[renegade_cowboy]

Thanks Bob, he is buying a new cat pump from them for around $400 new.. the replacement part was approx $200.

 

[RGH269]

Had same thing happen a few years ago, was cheaper to buy a new pump than labor and parts to rebuild old one.

 

[Shane T]

I've got a good used (complete with clutch) 290 sitting on my shelf if anyone wants it. Make me an offer?

 

[dgardner]

I could use the clutch if it's good - whaddyawant fer the whole thing?

 

[PCCN]

I rebuilt a couple of them. Not difficult but take your time. Got parts from our local pressure washer repair shop-they had to order but only took couple days.

 

[Lee Stockwell]

Probably in my bone pile.

The head is often good on a pump that failed due to low oil, which happens more often than cracked head (usually due to freezing).

 

[renegade_cowboy]

He said it was pretty easy to buy from them and had good customer service, the pump is coming on friday and I will have it installed for him by the weekend. Thanks again Bob.

 

[Bob Savage]

Thanks again Bob

You're welcome.

They are easy to rebuild, once you do one.

I am using my original '85 Cat 290 on my slide-in, running dual wands, which has seen over 14,000 hours and 3 rebuilds.

It purrrrs like a new one.