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Re: [Healeys] fluid reservoir cap

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Subject: Re: [Healeys] fluid reservoir cap
From: Bob Spidell <bspidell@comcast.net>
Date: Fri, 19 Apr 2013 17:43:05 -0700
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I took a (std) reservoir cap, drilled a hole of appropriate size, inserted a 
shraeder valve with a threaded lock ring on 
the backside and screwed-down the lock ring.  Something like this: 
*http://tinyurl.com/cbbdff2*

Set your regulator at about 10psi and connect with one of these: 
http://www.harborfreight.com/tire-chuck-with-lock-on-lever-68267.html

Works a treat (no brazing, etc. required).

Bob


On 4/19/2013 12:46 PM, Michael Salter wrote:
> Hi Ira, That's one that I struggled with for a while!!
> Ended up using a old hub grease cap with a large neoprene washer inside as
> a seal.
> Braized a fitting (bit like an air line connector) into the center of the
> cap to hook up my very old Snap On pressure bleeder vessel.
> Then braized a pair of spring tensioning buckles from some old (very old)
> ski boots with hooks that went down the sides of the can and latched under
> the bottom. One's gotta do what one's gotta do!!!
> I've had that device for about 30 years and have used it to bleed the
> brakes on many many Healeys.
> I only need to put about 5 p.s.i. into the bleeder vessel and I can bleed
> all the brakes and the clutch in about 5 minutes..
>
> Michael S
>


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