[Tigers] Possible solution to servo issue

[David Sosna]

Hi Jay:
I think Smitty soaks the disk, with its leather seal, in neatsfoot oil 
for an unspecified length of time (days, weeks?).  Leather can be 
'rehydrated', but it does take time and depends on how badly it dried 
out and whether it's cracked, in which case it might not be re-useable.
You might want to check with Smitty about the length of time for soaking 
and confirm what he soaked it in.  (619) 233-7937.

Best Regards
David Sosna



On 07/26/2012 09:50 AM, Jay Laifman wrote:
> Unless my dad had it rebuilt twice, this one was rebuilt about 10+ years
> ago by Smitty.  I have no idea what he might have used.  I'm going to open
> it up next time I get out to the car and check all these details, including
> if the piston pops back as Pete suggested, and for the debris per Ron.
>
> FWIW, the guy who told me about taking out the foam said that the problem
> with most lubricants is that the vacuum running through there ultimately
> whisks it all out - especially the silicone sprays.  Jerry said the same
> thing.
>
> Gary and Kirk suggested using Girling Red Grease.  Can I get this at a
> local auto supply shop?
> Jay
>
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jul 24, 2012 at 7:09 PM, Gary Winblad <garywinblad at comcast.net>wrote:
>
>> Jay,
>> Years ago it was known that the foam that came in the re-build kit was
>> really
>> too large a diameter.  I always just used my old one.  I am not sure it is
>> good
>> to totally eliminate it.  You can "carve" down the new one with scissors
>> if you
>> have too but it might be alot of work...
>> Gary
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