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Re: Help Identifying Part, please!

To: barneymg@ntsource.com
Subject: Re: Help Identifying Part, please!
From: Roland Dudley <cobra@scs.agilent.com>
Date: Fri, 3 Nov 2000 07:10:01 -0800 (PST)
> 
> Jay,
> 
>   ....
>   ....
> 
> The generic type have no retaining rings but are just squeezed in between
> the mated parts to affect the seal.  They actually do a fairly good job of
> keeping the grease in and the dirt out, until you shoot too much grease in
> and it oozes out around the seal.  Just press the seal down with your
> fingers and wipe off any excess grease, and it's good to go again.  These
> should probably be replaced about every 10 years or so, as the rubber does
> eventually deteriorate, similar to suspension bushings.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Barney Gaylord

Cable ties work okay for this purpose.

Roland

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