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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by christopher, Feb 9, 2006.

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  1. christopher

    christopher Formula 3

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    #1 christopher, Feb 9, 2006
    Hello Gentlemen,

    Whilst visitng my local Sears Craftsman Dept., the only picks I could find were metal. I'm in the midst of R&R-ing my Shift Shaft Seals and need the pick to be softer (nylon), than the alum. engine case, as to not to scar it.
    Anyone kow of a good source for this item?

    As always, I appreciative of your responses.


    Chris.
     
  2. Verell

    Verell F1 Veteran
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    #2 Verell, Feb 10, 2006
    IMHO, you're overly concerned with this issue.

    It's highly unlikely that you'll find a plastic pick the right shape.

    Just get a hook shaped metal pick & go slow. The pick doesn't need to go all the way under the ring, you can just hook it into the side of the ring & give it a twist to pop the ring out.

    Alternatively, blunt the end of the pick with a file or whetstone so it's pretty rounded & hook it under the ring.

    No one has ever reported scratching the bottom of the seal ring groove with a metal pick.

    TIP: Thoroughly degrease the groove before installing the new ring, then put a smear of Permatex Hylomar in the bottom of the groove before installing the new seal. The permatex does a great job ensuring a good seal, & never sets up.
     
  3. Jagbuff

    Jagbuff Formula 3

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    #3 Jagbuff, Feb 10, 2006
    Check you Yellow Pages for a company that sells o-rings and hydraulic lines, they usually give the nylon picks away for free if you buy a few dollars worth of materials.
     
  4. John Corbani

    John Corbani Formula 3
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    May 5, 2005
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    #4 John Corbani, Feb 12, 2006
    Parker Seal gives them away. Mine has 1-800-C-PARKER molded into it. Call them for the nearest industrial O-Ring dealer.

    John
     

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