I didn't realize it was possible to take those fittings apart and get to the o-rings. Thanks for the tip.
My repair of a tractor parking/trailer supply valve
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I think heat and air pressure gets to them and dries them out. -
Watch what kind of sprays you use. Some will work at first but then dissolve the O-ring over time. I've found that ATF (type A) in a spray bottle works well and won't swell or melt O-rings...
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BoxCarKidd and lilillill Thank this.
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The ones I got are not the standard black o-rings.
They had assortments of standard black, brown viton and green high temp/ low temp /high pressure.
I used the green high temp/ low temp high pressure ones because they were a direct match to what came out.
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i know what they are really well but the oem last a lot longer in my opinion i change this things out daily about 5 to 10 a day and that is the best i have found.
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Have you tried the viton o-rings?
My other job is a transmission rebuilder and viton is all I will use in any of the units I build any more.
They are quite tough.
I probably would have used the viton one this time from my shop asortment but there up in ny and I am in Florida with the transport for the winter.
What are the oem ones made of?Jazz1 Thanks this. -
Nothing special on material but the size is more precise
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