Glad hand seals sticking together.

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  1. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    0FCE8BFA-6A68-4FB6-B3F1-AA8AC15BB423.jpeg Anybody have any suggestions on how to prevent this?
     
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  3. Wasted Thyme

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  4. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    That’s worth a try. It’s getting annoying having that happen every time I drop my trailer.
     
  5. dngrous_dime

    dngrous_dime Road Train Member

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    Maybe Vaseline? Idk, honestly.
     
  6. Diesel Dave

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    Simple, “Spit” on them before connecting them.
     
  7. nredfor88

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    Could it be a bad batch? Perhaps try buying some new ones.
     
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  8. Rideandrepair

    Rideandrepair Road Train Member

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    A dab of oil, or diesel maybe. Must be running in some hot temperatures.
     
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    otterinthewater Road Train Member

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    Oil and grease breakdown the rubber. I’ve used anti seize, but then I spent two hours trying to get it off of everything. Anti seize is like tribbles in Star Trek.
     
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  10. MACK E-6

    MACK E-6 Moderator Staff Member

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    I’m well familiar with that nasty stuff from days pulling pipe wrenches. :eek:
     
  11. MACK E-6

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    Company issue, I’m afraid.
     
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