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Post  parador Wed 18 Oct 2017, 5:44 pm

Some more advice please.

Query really on the piston rod bush-does this need some bearing grade 'locktite ' to keep it retained at the front of the 'stuffing box' or is it simply held in place by the gland packing? I can't see any harm in using some retaining fluid on the piston rod bush but what do you think please?

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Post  sonick45 Wed 18 Oct 2017, 6:48 pm

just push it in. its held in place with the packing.

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Post  Lynn@STW Wed 18 Oct 2017, 9:04 pm

Hi

Just push it in. The stuffing and outer gland will hold it in. Also means it is easier to remove if fettling needed in the future.

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Post  parador Wed 18 Oct 2017, 11:35 pm

Ok
Thanks again
Martin


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