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richierich
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 Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 3:48 pm Post subject: Quick Q about Jaycee pushrod tubes install |
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| Just about to instll new Jaycees on my 2387 as the current tubes are weeping. My question is, should i apply a bit of vaseline to the O rings on the inner tube to prevent binding? Or would white grease be best? |
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esde
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| Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 3:56 pm Post subject: Re: Quick Q about Jaycee pushrod tubes install |
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I always use a little silicone grease on those, just habit when using o rings anywhere.
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| Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 4:47 pm Post subject: Re: Quick Q about Jaycee pushrod tubes install |
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I use the same oil I run in the engine.
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neil68
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| Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 9:32 pm Post subject: Re: Quick Q about Jaycee pushrod tubes install |
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| richierich wrote: |
| Just about to instll new Jaycees on my 2387 as the current tubes are weeping. My question is, should i apply a bit of vaseline to the O rings on the inner tube to prevent binding? Or would white grease be best? |
I've had the same problem with my Jaycees leaking. Using white grease won't be a long-term solution as it dissipates over time. Oil is no good either.
Some use vaseline or other all-purpose grease on the O-rings. Others add a second feature by creating a "dam" with a lip of RTV silicone on the bottom half of the tube overlap (this keeps the oil from leaking out).
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maui
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| Posted: Wed Dec 21, 2016 10:56 pm Post subject: Re: Quick Q about Jaycee pushrod tubes install |
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| I use a little red silicone. Always worked for me. |
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yamaducci
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| Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 8:05 am Post subject: Re: Quick Q about Jaycee pushrod tubes install |
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For the price I would think they will last a lifetime and never leak. I say pull the heads and use CB wide mouth's. Otherwise a little Curil K2 would be my next go-to.
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77charger
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| Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2016 2:15 pm Post subject: Re: Quick Q about Jaycee pushrod tubes install |
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| For the price I would think they will last a lifetime and never leak. I say pull the heads and use CB wide mouth's. Otherwise a little Curil K2 would be my next go-to. |
I tried the scat 3 oring gold ones and ditched them they leaked more than i wanted to see on my buggy and went cb big mouth too.
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