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| Author: | RODH2 [ Sat Jan 16, 2021 5:08 am ] |
| Post subject: | Leaks |
So I rebuilt an oil pump, (H2), and a Pet %^& cock (fuel tap) and they both leaked, and I was pretty careful, but I left them sitting in 2-stroke mix, about, dunno, 30/1, for a week or so, and when I cleaned them up , they both don't leak anymore. Mind you, they are both 40 years old in storage or something. Thoughts, comments....!? You can't be too careful! 
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| Author: | Jim [ Sat Jan 16, 2021 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaks |
Do you mean you rebuilt them and then stored them for 40 years and they leaked, or you stored them, then rebuilt them, and then they leaked? Where did the oil pump leak? Through the fittings or past a gasket? For things like float bowls and petcocks, I've been putting just enough EZ Turn on the gaskets and seals to make them look not dry before assembly. Just don't use so much that a glob could get into a carburetor, because this grease really won't dissolve in fuel. Attachment: ez-turn_1.jpg Attachment: ez-turn_2.jpg
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| Author: | RODH2 [ Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:00 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaks |
Thanks Jim, they are a recent rebuild of old components, I just noticed they seem to adapt to a new fuel/oil environment, given a few days or so. The oil pump is fine, I just might take up your tip on the EZ-turn for the petcock.
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| Author: | BarryB [ Sat Jan 16, 2021 8:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaks |
Never heard of EZ Turn, thanks. |
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| Author: | Jim [ Sat Jan 16, 2021 9:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaks |
BarryB wrote: Never heard of EZ Turn, thanks. It's good stuff to have around, Barry. Admittedly it's been a while since I posted about it: viewtopic.php?f=25&t=3592&p=35128 |
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| Author: | ThatGPzGuy [ Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaks |
Thanks Jim. I'm going to have to try that. Be warned if you search Amazon for "EZ Turn lubricant" your results will be for an entirely different type of lube 
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| Author: | Jim [ Sat Jan 16, 2021 11:17 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaks |
RODH2 wrote: Thanks Jim, they are a recent rebuild of old components, I just noticed they seem to adapt to a new fuel/oil environment, given a few days or so. The oil pump is fine, I just might take up your tip on the EZ-turn for the petcock. I think the stuff is sold for lubricating fuel valves on airplanes, among other things. It used to be called Fuel Lube. |
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| Author: | AER005 [ Sun Jan 17, 2021 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaks |
Rod you could try never siez copper or silver , it may work on petrol tap , works well on 4wds that go swimming to stop rusting up |
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| Author: | Ja-Moo [ Wed Jan 20, 2021 10:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Leaks |
Fuel will dissolve anti-seize. Aircraft Spruce carries the fuel resist grease. You just have to be careful not to glop, or it will stop flow. And you get enough to do all the triples in the world, twice or ten times over! 
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