My Silca Pista just stopped working on my yesterday (after ~30 years) and this video was a great time saver. In my case the bolt had fallen off and the leather plunger stuck inside. I was able to retrieve all the pieces, gave them a clean and am back in business. Thank you for taking the time to make this walk through.
wanna sell me one? I saw one on a second hand store for $7 some one took it before I could get a hold of it. I could give you $15 please let em know. Thank you
@@fergusonto-2032 wanna sell me one? I saw one on a second hand store for $7 some one took it before I could get a hold of it. I could give you $15 please let em know. Thank you
@@NuMuzikZYX I’ll have to keep them , I use one for schrader valves & the other for presta, but I’ll keep my eyes open & if I find one somewhere I’ll holler at you
You are such a wonderful presenter, every step is simple and clear. For ages, I've been looking for a cheap/an affortbale one for custom paint, but haven't yet been lucky.
Nice walkthrough! For the record, I believe your Pista is from around '90-'91. The foot is different from what was used up to '89, but the valve body is still the chunky design they used with the previous foot, probably using up the last remaining stock. They switched to a slimmer valve body by '92, and that casting was used through to the end of Italian Pista production, albeit with two subsequent foot designs and a change of material towards the end. The bit at the end of the hose is called a chuck. A valve is something that can both hold and pass air - the chuck only passes air. The stem on your inner tube that the chuck goes onto does hold air when the chuck's not there, thus it's a valve.
Usually have more success with 2 part epoxy glues of Araldite type than so called “Super “ glues . Just clamp lightly while glueing and you can also make thicker glue fill up weaker voids for added strength 👍 Great Video and I have this pump (was @ £30 new 2005)
That cracked nylon nut can be replaced with Silca's 73.6 nut/washer kit, but you can just use any compatible nut/washer hardware because as you observe, it's just to hold the leather cup in place. Good find - most pumps made these days suck. It's worth giving a quality Silca Pista or Super Pista some love to keep it going another 20 years.
EveryBladeOfGrass I have two Super Pistas and each could use a new top cap but Silca doesn’t make/sell them anymore. They are pre-2008 and have a narrower barrel like yours so even the rarely available post-2008 topcap doesn’t fit. I found two sources for solutions: one is a DIY article using poly rod melted to have a flanged end and drilled for the pump shaft to go through. The other is a free 3-D printer file of a cap with two hose holders which the former lacks. Going to try the latter first as a friend has a 3-D printer. I’m glad folks share ways to keep decent things out of the landfill.
1:40 "...valve...[not] sure if that's the right word for it" - I've often seen the word "chuck" for the part of the pump that goes onto the tire (or tube) valve.
Not suppose to use a petroleum grease in pump. It will burn / partially burn / diesel and breakdown with heat and burn washer and create sooty residue, etc. Silca ‘pump blood’ is the OEM leather conditioner. Otherwise need a silicone based lubricant compatible with leather.
Hi have a Silca Floor Pump that similar to yours, but appears to be slightly bigger & has a wooden handle. Not sure if it’s a Pista pump or some other model Maybe a Super Pista…? Measures 23 1/4” from where it screws into the base to the top plate just above the 2 screws. Tube is 30.52 mm in diameter. I noticed that when pumping-up my tires, the pressure gauge wasn’t moving up like it should & it took much longer to get to my usual 8 bars limit? I’ve had this since the 90’s & has performed as it should since I bought it. Wondering if it’s just a matter of doing what you did to your pump to assure max performance…?
@@EveryBladeOfGrass1 Took it all apart & gave it a good cleaning & Lubed it up w/ grease. Still would not work like it should. Came down to a simple leather washer change that made it operate as it should. Thx for your ‘how to fix’ Video :
My Silca Pista just stopped working on my yesterday (after ~30 years) and this video was a great time saver. In my case the bolt had fallen off and the leather plunger stuck inside. I was able to retrieve all the pieces, gave them a clean and am back in business. Thank you for taking the time to make this walk through.
Glad to hear that it was helpful for you! Thanks
I have 2 Silca pumps and have owned them for some 30 years- Best pump you'll ever own..
I like it so far, way better quality than the new stuff
I also have 2 Silva pumps lol , I’ve probably had mine 30 or maybe closer to 40 years not sure
wanna sell me one? I saw one on a second hand store for $7 some one took it before I could get a hold of it. I could give you $15 please let em know. Thank you
@@fergusonto-2032 wanna sell me one? I saw one on a second hand store for $7 some one took it before I could get a hold of it. I could give you $15 please let em know. Thank you
@@NuMuzikZYX I’ll have to keep them , I use one for schrader valves & the other for presta, but I’ll keep my eyes open & if I find one somewhere I’ll holler at you
You are such a wonderful presenter, every step is simple and clear. For ages, I've been looking for a cheap/an affortbale one for custom paint, but haven't yet been lucky.
Thanks for the kind words! Hopefully you’ll find one soon
Nice walkthrough!
For the record, I believe your Pista is from around '90-'91. The foot is different from what was used up to '89, but the valve body is still the chunky design they used with the previous foot, probably using up the last remaining stock. They switched to a slimmer valve body by '92, and that casting was used through to the end of Italian Pista production, albeit with two subsequent foot designs and a change of material towards the end.
The bit at the end of the hose is called a chuck. A valve is something that can both hold and pass air - the chuck only passes air. The stem on your inner tube that the chuck goes onto does hold air when the chuck's not there, thus it's a valve.
Thanks for all the great info
Usually have more success with 2 part epoxy glues of Araldite type than so called “Super “ glues . Just clamp lightly while glueing and you can also make thicker glue fill up weaker voids for added strength 👍 Great Video and I have this pump (was @ £30 new 2005)
thanks for the tip I will give it a try!!
i love that drawer of washers. great stock pile of random parts .
tewaewae thanks it pays off being a pack rat sometimes
That cracked nylon nut can be replaced with Silca's 73.6 nut/washer kit, but you can just use any compatible nut/washer hardware because as you observe, it's just to hold the leather cup in place.
Good find - most pumps made these days suck. It's worth giving a quality Silca Pista or Super Pista some love to keep it going another 20 years.
Yes even though mine is the basic pump it is still way. better than what you can get today
EveryBladeOfGrass I have two Super Pistas and each could use a new top cap but Silca doesn’t make/sell them anymore. They are pre-2008 and have a narrower barrel like yours so even the rarely available post-2008 topcap doesn’t fit. I found two sources for solutions: one is a DIY article using poly rod melted to have a flanged end and drilled for the pump shaft to go through. The other is a free 3-D printer file of a cap with two hose holders which the former lacks. Going to try the latter first as a friend has a 3-D printer. I’m glad folks share ways to keep decent things out of the landfill.
1:40 "...valve...[not] sure if that's the right word for it" - I've often seen the word "chuck" for the part of the pump that goes onto the tire (or tube) valve.
Thanks Dan
Say ‘pee-sta’. Super deal. This will last a lifetime.
Also, say 'Seal-cah'. Oh, and while we're at it, 'pee-stah-kyo', not piss-tash-ee-yo.
I bought this same pump at a thrift store for 2$ slapped some grease in it and been using it for the last 8 years I just recently greased it.
Wow. $5. What a steel.
Got lucky that day
Not suppose to use a petroleum grease in pump. It will burn / partially burn / diesel and breakdown with heat and burn washer and create sooty residue, etc. Silca ‘pump blood’ is the OEM leather conditioner. Otherwise need a silicone based lubricant compatible with leather.
thanks for the heads up
Silca says you can use any heavy, full-synthetic oil for the leather washer.
That model (or its current equivalent) is listed at 180 euros by Silca...
They are pretty pricey now
Hi have a Silca Floor Pump that similar to yours, but appears to be slightly bigger & has a wooden handle. Not sure if it’s a Pista pump or some other model
Maybe a Super Pista…?
Measures 23 1/4” from where it screws into the base to the top plate just above the 2 screws. Tube is 30.52 mm in diameter.
I noticed that when pumping-up my tires, the pressure gauge wasn’t moving up like it should & it took much longer to get to my usual 8 bars limit? I’ve had this since the 90’s & has performed as it should since I bought it. Wondering if it’s just a matter of doing what you did to your pump to assure max performance…?
I was surprised at how much better it preformed once I did the lubricants
@@EveryBladeOfGrass1
Took it all apart & gave it a good cleaning & Lubed it up w/ grease. Still would not work like it should.
Came down to a simple leather washer change that made it operate as it should.
Thx for your ‘how to fix’ Video :
5$ is a steal
It was a pretty good deal!