Sedra 3500 needlewheel pump problems

[mahk]

Hello, I bought a Sicce 3500 pump with a skimmer a few years ago from another member and of course, it took those few years to getting around to building a new sump that will fit the skimmer. Unfortunately the pump will not turn over. I have taken it apart and it seems to be really clean. Any tricks that you can recommend? Ive never had a needle wheel pump but the seem to be no different.

Thank you,
Mark

 

[mahk]

Edit, its a Sedra pump not a Sicce. Mods can you correct it for me? For some reason I can not edit it.

Thank you,
Mark

 

[JohnK]

Title fixed. (if you can still see the "edit" button, click it, then click "go advanced" and that will let you change the title.)

 

[mahk]

Thank you. Odd, I can see the edit for the last post, but it wasn't there for the first one

 

[JohnK]

It goes away after a set amount of time, maybe 30 min??

 

[willray]

Does the magnet spin on the shaft?Could have some build up.Also try soaking everything in 100% vinegar.

 

[mahk]

It spins but very tight. Ive had it in 100% vinegar for about 24 hours. Im going to try to turn it on tonight.