Ok. How in the world are you guys able to take out this o-ring (C39 on schematic)? What o-ring pick do you use? I tried using the non-marring o-ring pick...but it’s not working lol.
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I think someone used a needle taped to a metal rod to get one out recently. Kind of stick it and pry it out gently.
Dont try to poke through it just into it, do not want to scratch it anywhere there as I'm sure you know.
Recent thread from chris1973 is about this.
Dont try to poke through it just into it, do not want to scratch it anywhere there as I'm sure you know.
Recent thread from chris1973 is about this.
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I created my own tool using a small wooden dowel rod and a sewing needle. I drilled a small hole in the dowel rod, then glued the sewing needle into it. I’m able to ever-so-gently stick the oring with the needle and pull the oring out. Be very careful and take your time. You do not want to scratch the oring groove in any way.
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I tried plastic picks and the like but they did not werq. So, I ended up using a straightened sharpened metal dental pick. I stabbed it about halfway through, being careful not to damage the sealing surface on the other side, then pulled it up and out of its place. It was not difficult once I finally decided to do what I had to do.
AOA has a great video of the info you are after it is about 5:20 minutes in
https://vimeo.com/258339744
AOA has a great video of the info you are after it is about 5:20 minutes in
https://vimeo.com/258339744
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To be honest, if you can avoid dealing with that o-ring, AVOID it. The videos make it look so simple to put back in, but it's hard to line up and get in the little groove. Plan on some time getting it right.
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I was actually surprised how easy it went in for me. Not that I haven't had trouble with others. But I think I got the hang of it now.
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