[AT] Wet Sleeves

[Indiana Robinson]

On 25 Jun 2005 at 7:14, Gene Dotson wrote:

>     Successful sleeve installation is more preparation than the
> lubricant used. The bottom bore and champher must be cleaned of
> all scale and rust. I use a die grinder and flap wheel to make
> sure all scale and rough edges are polished out.
>     When installing the o-rings on the sleeves, make sure the
> grooves are thoughly cleaned. Install the o-rings on the sleeve
> and to make sure there are no twists, run a small object around
> under the o-ringa couple of times so the ring seats in the
> groove.
>     Lubricants used can be glycerine, lubriplate. tire bead
> lubricant, silicone lubricant or motor oil. Wipe the bottom bore
> as clean as possible and apply lubricant to the bottom bore and
> to the o-ring area of the sleeve.
>     Install the sleeve by using a twisting, spinning motion on
> the sleeve as you push it down into place with only hand
> pressure.
> 
>                     Gene



	All good information... Also your mouth should be twisted around to the left. A cat 
should be sleeping somewhere in the shop. The moon should be full. The neighbors dog 
should smell slightly of skunk... Sometimes muttering helps too...   ;-)


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years 
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