Patton -
After soaking the dashpots in a penetrant oil overnight ... tap on the
dashpot (not the piston) with a hard plastic mallot. That should get it
moving. Be sure not to hit it too hard, as you don't want to dent the
dashpot itself.
Regards,
Alan
'53 BN1 '64 BJ8
On 12/4/05, Patton Dickson <57healey@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> I have two sets of original type H4's for my 100-Six and I am going to
> rebuild the spare set for putting back on the car. On both, the piston
> rod/suction disk is firmly stuck in the suction chamber. Before I mess
> something up and apply brut force, any other suggestions? I am thinking
> finding a dowel or other rod and knocking it out through the oil hole.
>
> I just got a Harbor Freight ultrasonic cleaner, so I am going to try that
> out after I get the first one apart.
>
> Patton
>
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> Patton Dickson - '57 A-H 100-Six
> Homepage - http://Austin-Healeys.com/
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