Best way to install push rod tubes for no leaks |
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Best way to install push rod tubes for no leaks |
pcdarks |
Jan 22 2021, 10:42 AM
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I'm getting ready to put my 1.7 back together and am wondering what you people do to insure that the push rod tubes don't leak. From what I saw taking it apart this is where most of my leaks came from. Is it possible? or were the tubes designed by the British? thanks.
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pcdarks |
Jan 22 2021, 03:56 PM
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I found this thread it says to put in Viton O Rings and use Loctite pipe sealant on them when installing.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=260801 get them from McMaster-Carr Small Viton Orings: 9464K33 ($8.20 for 25) Large Viton Orings: 9464K35 ($8.43 for 25) |
Mark Henry |
Jan 22 2021, 05:00 PM
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that's what I do! Group: Members Posts: 20,065 Joined: 27-December 02 From: Port Hope, Ontario Member No.: 26 Region Association: Canada |
I found this thread it says to put in Viton O Rings and use Loctite pipe sealant on them when installing. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=260801 get them from McMaster-Carr Small Viton Orings: 9464K33 ($8.20 for 25) Large Viton Orings: 9464K35 ($8.43 for 25) Guys stating they use "Loctite 565", it's also called loctite pipe sealant, pipe dope, teflon pipe sealant, liquid teflon it's all the same stuff. I used to use it, works good, but I moved on to dow corning 55 a decade ago. |
Superhawk996 |
Jan 22 2021, 05:06 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,891 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch |
. . . I moved on to dow corning 55 a decade ago. There you go. Thats the stuff -- I couldn't remember the number when I posted. Also reminds me I gave mine away long ago and need a new tube for upcoming rebuilds this year. Thanks Mark! https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/pnpa...ASABEgK0zPD_BwE |
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