I think you just saved me from a big mistake. Thanks. Mac McMahon N94184 VKX Friendly, MD
--- In [email protected], john kuhfahl <johnkuhf...@...> wrote: > > Good points. John > > --- On Tue, 5/11/10, ALAN FAIRCLOUGH <texasavia...@...> wrote: > > From: ALAN FAIRCLOUGH <texasavia...@...> > Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Pushrod tube leaks > To: [email protected] > Date: Tuesday, May 11, 2010, 10:46 AM > > > > > > > >  > > > > > > > > > > Why it is better: >  > A) Access to the hydraulic units without having to take the cylinder off. > B) Leaks are usually not due to the rubber seals around the bottom of the > tubes but the metal to metal seal where te tubes are inserted into the head > casting. Beading them seldom fixes a leak, it may reduce it a little. >  > I think the kit comes with new revised instructions. When I did mine it said > to compress the springs with a special tool or in a vice and keep them > compressed with safety wire. > I did the safety wire thing. > I know now that removing the safety wire causes the wire to scratch the > surface of the tube and make a groove where oil can seep out. > I know now to use about five turns of fishing line instead of safety wire. >  > Alan Fairclough > Ben Thear > Don Datt >  >
