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| markwemple |
 Apr 11 2008, 04:51 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 27-November 07 From: Severna Park, MD Member No.: 8,380 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
One of my HEs wants its ring gaskets to remain on the head. I can't get either to budge. Any ideas?
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| purple |
Apr 11 2008, 04:57 PM
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Pigeon feeders attract me Group: Members Posts: 938 Joined: 24-July 07 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 7,942 Region Association: None |
hit it with a torch? dry ice? not sure which would work best.
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| davep |
Apr 11 2008, 05:10 PM
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914 Historian Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,148 Joined: 13-October 03 From: Burford, ON, N0E 1A0 Member No.: 1,244 Region Association: Canada  |
I have successfully used a flat blade screwdriver between the copper gasket and the head, twisting the blade to cause the ring to collapse. You do have to be careful not to damage the land that the gasket seals to, otherwise it is a prime candidate to leak later.
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| Bartlett 914 |
Apr 11 2008, 05:21 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,216 Joined: 30-August 05 From: South Elgin IL Member No.: 4,707 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Sometimes these are swelled in a way that they are difficult to remove. I used a small drill like 1/16" and drilled into the long side. Be careful not to deep and go into the head. I then used a tool I made that had a 1/16" pin at the end. A snap ring tool may work. Use this to pry the ring towards the center. This will deform the ring. It will either fall out or at least give an edge that you can grab to pull it out.
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| TheCabinetmaker |
Apr 11 2008, 05:30 PM
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I drive my car everyday Group: Members Posts: 8,300 Joined: 8-May 03 From: Tulsa, Ok. Member No.: 666 |
I use the same method as Dave P
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| SLITS |
Apr 11 2008, 05:41 PM
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"This Utah shit is HARSH!" Group: Benefactors Posts: 13,602 Joined: 22-February 04 From: SoCal Mountains ... Member No.: 1,696 Region Association: None |
Bent screwdriver
or Seal pick |
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| bperry |
Apr 12 2008, 12:37 PM
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Lurker Group: Members Posts: 477 Joined: 16-February 04 From: Dallas, Tx Member No.: 1,661 |
The problem is getting leverage or getting a hold on it.
I made a tool using a coat hanger. Simple, Cheap and works for me. --- bill  |
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| markwemple |
Apr 12 2008, 12:41 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 68 Joined: 27-November 07 From: Severna Park, MD Member No.: 8,380 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
I had success with a bent pick. $10 at NAPA.
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