Tom ... Make sure you have a magnet in the the filter drain plug
see page 10 " over drive magnet " in our Rare pts Catalog
copy can be down loaded ... Norman Nock
--- On Sat, 9/6/08, tomleavy@comcast.net <tomleavy@comcast.net> wrote:
> From: tomleavy@comcast.net <tomleavy@comcast.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Scored OD accumulator piston/housing- replacement needed?
> To: healeys@autox.team.net
> Date: Saturday, September 6, 2008, 6:52 PM
> I am also in the process of replacing the accumulator
> o-rings, as Peter is. To compound the challenge of removing
> the accumulator sleeve, upon removal of the piston, I found
> pretty heavy scoring of the piston and rings. I assume that
> this isn't normal, but is it acceptable?
>
> If it has to be replaced, I'll be in the market for
> one, and if anyone has a spare for sale please contact me
> off list.
>
> FWIW, I didn't have any trouble removing the spring or
> the spacer tube. I was even able to remove the piston with a
> pair of specialty pliers that open when the handles are
> squeezed. I was amazed at the ease with which it came out,
> but alas, in its' condition I know it won't go back
> in as easily.
>
> I understand that compressed air may push the accumulator
> sleeve out, but are there any other options besides that
> for removal?
>
> Also, if I ever get to the reassembly stage, is there a
> source for the rubber bumper that limits the bottom of the
> stroke of the solenoid piston?
>
> ANy advice would be appreciated- my overdrive is in your
> hands. Tom
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