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1. [Healeys] How to de-seize a brass tap? (score: 1): Author: Robert Duquette <robertduquette@sympatico.ca>; Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 22:35:29 +0000; I have a drain tap from my rad that is seized up. I had to remove it to drain the rad. I've cleaned it up as best I can, but I'm nowhere close to getting it to function. So, what do I do next? Try t; /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00815.html (8,080 bytes)
2. Re: [Healeys] How to de-seize a brass tap? (score: 1): Author: "Curt/Nancy Arndt" <cnaarndt@gmail.com>; Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 16:46:47 -0700; I have rebuilt dozens of these over the years, and they are not that difficult. First of all don't worry too much about the cotter pin. I usually replace these anyway with a brass one, but stainless; /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00816.html (8,840 bytes)
3. Re: [Healeys] How to de-seize a brass tap? (score: 1): Author: "Rich Chrysler" <richchrysler@quickclic.net>; Date: Fri, 29 Oct 2010 21:31:21 -0400; Those brass taps have a tapered seat. The spring keeps tension on the taper so it doesn't (shouldn't) leak. The best way to unsieze it is to tap on the spring end of the stem, so it moves the tapered; /html/healeys/2010-10/msg00819.html (9,261 bytes)
4. Re: [Healeys] How to de-seize a brass tap? (score: 1): Author: Robert Duquette <robertduquette@sympatico.ca>; Date: Mon, 1 Nov 2010 13:13:09 +0000; It didn't leak, but it's sealed with black paint. :) What does one tap on it with? A soft wood? Rubber hammer? Hmmm ... brake fluid. Would brake fluid damage the brass? It should remove the paint in; /html/healeys/2010-11/msg00006.html (9,044 bytes)

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