Brown Santa truck stopped by

[HNT5]

Just a little while ago. Nothing major though. I ordered a rebuild kit for my Hill pump and some TSI 321 synthetic lube from Pilkington Competition. Great service and quick shipping. I figured I've had my pump for pushing 5 years now, so putting in new seals was probably not a bad idea.

Nathan

[Leadhead]

Hi, Nathan. A couple of questions.........I just got my Hill pump from Pilkington in May, so I'm curious about your impressions of the pump after using it for 5 years. Is it as rugged as some say, and have you had any problems with moisture?  I've read on other forums that the Hill will suck up a lot of moisture even with the DryPac. Also, what's the synthetic lube for ??.................Raoul

[HNT5]

This is what the filter looked like when it came out of the gun!  WOW!  The pump must have got a little hot once or twice pumping up my guns.  Most all of the seals looked to be in real good shape. I replaced the spring and valve (they can be seen in the picture above, in the lower left bag w/ the new white filter) and a few seals after cleaning up the entire burned plastic residue. Got it all back together last night and tried it out. I was able to top off my AA 410 ERB with no apparent problems.
Raoul,
sorry I did not respond sooner.  I believe the Hill pump to be very reliable. I have used it exclusively to fill 2 PCP over the years with out a single leak or problem. Heck, it just kept pumping along even after I melted that plastic filter and I have no idea when that was! I don’t have a moisture issue here in Colorado, as our air is dry year round. I opted for the Dry-Pak option just for additional insurance, not that I probably needed it and it wasn’t that much extra.  I got the TSI 321 because it’s not supposed to harm plastics or leather.  Plus I like to try the latest and greatest stuff. That’s why I have several barely used bottles of stuff laying around. I may try lubing some pellets with it also.
HTH
Regards
Nathan

http://www.tsi301.com/tsi321moreinfo.htm

[Leadhead]

Up here, in the Northeast, we can get some pretty humid summers. I'm hoping that the DryPac can take care of that issue. Thanks...............Raoul