Source of 2 inch balls for water pump

[andrew lynerParticipant @andrewlyner71257]

Posted by Neil Wyatt on 09/04/2021 13:26:14:

The original balls have lasted sixty years… doesn't that suggest that wooden balls might be good replacements that also won't harm the valve seats?

Neil

Possibly but the worst that can happen is the rubber going soggy or disintegrating. Three s/s bolts undone will allow replacement. I think cast iron beats dog ball rubber.

I’ll risk it – unless you’re volunteering to make me two 2” lignum vitae balls. 😁 lol

[An OtherParticipant @another21905]

How about the hard rubber "super-bouncy" balls – we have two or three around the house (No idea why), and they are very hard, and as near 2 inch diameter as I can measure – they have lots of them all different sizes in a local toyshop, dirt cheap.

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