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Thread: oil manifold o-rings
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19-08-2014, 10:13 PM #1
oil manifold o-rings
Hi.
I just changed out the o-rings and end washer on my piston valve cps blackmax manifold set. The instructions said to oil the o-rings after installation, but had no suggestion as to what oil to use. I mostly do r134a, so my first though is to throw some POE on there, but, that's just going to get contaminated with moisture, then migrate...
Anyone have a suggestion for an oil that is resistant to migration?
BTW, I know people like to bag on CPS, but it's been a good set to me, and the repair kit was under 10$ shipped. Can't beat that!
Thanks!
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20-08-2014, 08:26 AM #2
Re: oil manifold o-rings
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The amount of oil will be negligible in the big scheme of things.
Your only going to put a small drop on your finger tip and then move
the o ring between them.
I would not worry about the type of oil used because it will be such
a small amount, that it won't mater.
I've just repaired about 4 of our gauge manifold sets and I used a smear
of vac pump oil oil that I had in the store cupboard.
I also use the CPS sets (among others) and I like them also, they do what
they are supposed to do and are reasonably priced.
Regards
Rob
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23-08-2014, 03:36 PM #3
Re: oil manifold o-rings
Thanks! I always have plenty of pump oil handy.
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23-08-2014, 04:45 PM #4
Re: oil manifold o-rings
I think yellow jacket makes some grease just for doing the o rings, but like Grizzly said, i'd probably use what was to hand.
Mostly found in Oxfordshire, UK :)
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23-08-2014, 10:10 PM #5
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24-08-2014, 01:06 AM #6