[AT] Wet Sleeves

[Roger Welsch]

A list of the appropriate words can usually be acquired from any local
mechanic.  Look for one who's missing a finger.


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Indiana Robinson" <robinson at svs.net>
To: "Antique tractor email discussion group" <at at lists.antique-tractor.com>
Sent: Saturday, June 25, 2005 8:29 AM
Subject: Re: [AT] Wet Sleeves


> 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...   ;-)
>
>
> -- 
> "farmer", Esquire
> At Hewick Midwest
>       Wealth beyond belief, just no money...
>
> Paternal Robinson's here by way of Norway (Clan Gunn), Scottish Highlands,
> Cleasby Yorkshire England, Virginia, Kentucky then Indiana. In America 100
> years
> before the revolution.
>
>
> Francis Robinson
> Central Indiana USA
> robinson at svs.net
>
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