Removing Sediment Bulb
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Removing Sediment Bulb
I want replace the sediment bulb from my 1927 couple, but I am concerned about damaging something when trying to get it free. I would appreciate any comments/suggestions.
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Re: Removing Sediment Bulb
Bruce; I use a small pipe wrench on the tank fitting and another small pipewrench/large channel lock on the bulb. I added some penetrating fluid (50-50 mix of acetone and auto transmission fluid) to my dry, empty tank and also to the outside threads several weeks prior. If you don't use the second pipe wrench on the tank fitting to resist the torque, you risk cracking the solder on the tank. Others may have better ideas, good luck, jb
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Re: Removing Sediment Bulb
I agree, use 2 wrenches, and this is one of those situations that the blue wrench should not be used.
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Re: Removing Sediment Bulb
If you use a pipe wrench you should put some sort of cushion between the teeth and the steel to prevent indentations from the teeth. Cloth or wood strips will work, 1/8” rubber strips work better. Jim Patrick
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Re: Removing Sediment Bulb
If you break the tank just take it to a radiator shop they'll fix it quick. Mine came to me complete with a big crack and gas leak probably from over tightening. My local radiator shop fixed it for $30.
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Re: Removing Sediment Bulb
agreed may want another person to hold the wrench from twistingjab35 wrote: ↑Thu Dec 03, 2020 4:07 pmBruce; I use a small pipe wrench on the tank fitting and another small pipewrench/large channel lock on the bulb. I added some penetrating fluid (50-50 mix of acetone and auto transmission fluid) to my dry, empty tank and also to the outside threads several weeks prior. If you don't use the second pipe wrench on the tank fitting to resist the torque, you risk cracking the solder on the tank. Others may have better ideas, good luck, jb
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Re: Removing Sediment Bulb
I can remember some years ago I bought one of those fuel assemblies from one of the vendors and it came with some test specs that said it was tested with 10lbs pressure using water. With normal gasoline pressure it leaked even when new. I had to devise an accessory shut off.
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Re: Removing Sediment Bulb
To Frank: Sorry for thread drift, but do you have a pic or description of the 'J' bolt used to secure the overflow pipe to the body? Thanks, jb
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Re: Removing Sediment Bulb
Langs sells a tube with the bolt kit https://www.modeltford.com/item/2921.aspx This is all I could find
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Re: Removing Sediment Bulb
Thanks, Frank, I made a tube, just need to make the clamp. Best, jb