[Tigers] Possible solution to servo issue

[Tony McNulty]

Try going to the Apiezon website and see what they have.  The make all kinds 
to vacuum greases and sealants.

Tony McNulty




----- Original Message ----- 
From: "David Sosna" <sosnaenergyconsulting at cox.net>
To: <tigers at autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 1:13 PM
Subject: Re: [Tigers] Possible solution to servo issue


> 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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