A friend of mine with an alpine was having trouble with the piston sticking
after he rebuilt his servo, so he cut the leather off and claims it works
mint! I haven t tried it though.
Jeff
On Sun, Feb 13, 2011 at 5:00 PM, Ron Fraser <rfraser@bluefrog.com> wrote:
> Bill
> The parts list shows the big piston and seal as one part number so
> I'm not sure it is serviceable. I also seem to recollect that the piston
> and leather seal is a press fit assembly but I don't know if you can
> disassemble then reassemble the piston. You may need to buy a replacement
> piston assembly but you need to talk to an expert about your options.
>
> Bill Martin rebuilds boosters check with him.
> http://www.rootesgroupdepot.com/service.shtml
>
> Ron Fraser
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: tigers-bounces@autox.team.net [mailto:tigers-bounces@autox.team.net]
> On Behalf Of Bill Waite
> Sent: Sunday, February 13, 2011 2:52 PM
> To: tigers@autox.team.net
> Subject: [Tigers] Girling Servo (5") Rebuild Question
>
>
> Years ago, I successfully rebuilt our Mark II's Girling servo unit (has
> worked great for last 7 years). Now I'm wanting to rebuild the 5" unit
> (the
> one from my Mark I).
>
> Upon dis-assembly, it appears to be a good rebuild candidate except for
> one
> major item: the primary vacuum piston leather seal. It is damaged and not
> usable.
>
> Is there a source for replacement leather seals? The standard rebuild kits
> come with the rubber "insert" that fits beneath the leather seal... I'm
> talking about the leather seal itself.
>
> If not... I'm in the market for a vacuum piston with good leather seal (or
> if necessary... an entire rebuild-able Girling MKIIA 5" servo.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill Waite
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