Frank, et al
Well, since the nylon washer comes with the rebuild kit, it was sacrificed.
I started with the screw method, which is what I did the last time I took
one of these apart, but the washer wouldn't move past the circlip groove. I
resorted to a hot probe to segment the washer and remove it in pieces. I
did try placing the unit in a plastic bag and then submersing the end in
hot water, but that failed to produce any result. The problem... there was
just enough fluid/rust mixture to glue the washer to the cylinder wall.
Thanks to everyone for all the suggestions.
Now, whose kit is favored for the replacement? I remember a lot of
controversy in the past about rubber quality.
Gerard
At 11:11 PM -0400 5/11/99, Frank Clarici wrote:
>Gerard Chateauvieux wrote:
>>
>> Sprigeteers,
>>
>> Anyone have a suggestion on how to remove the thick nylon washer behind the
>> first circlip on a Spridget dual line master cylinder. The passageway
>> forward of it is clear and there aren't any signs of rust. The piston moves
>> easily, but the washer won't budge. I'd like to remove it without damaging
>> it. Compressed air maybe?
>
>Since a new plastic washer comes with the rebuild kit, try putting a
>screw in it and pulling on the screw or melt it out with a propane
>torch.
>Just remember you are melting plastic not forging steel.
>Frank Clarici
>Toms River, NJ
>Bugeye Sprite
>67 Sprite
>59 A40
>http://www.exit109.com/~spritenut/
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