Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Leak; Reseal Question

[StevNimrod]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Leak; Reseal Question

Anybody have the specifications for the pressure test (i.e., holds 15 psi for 24 hours, or loses no more than X psi every Y minutes)?

 

[StevNimrod]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Leak; Reseal Question

The leak is now fixed.

I decided that before ripping into the drive again it may be a good idea to verify that the leak tester is not itself leaking.

Since the plug is 3/8-16 I just put a bunch of teflon tape on it and used an acorn nut. I then pressurized the tester and sure enough, with the tester closer to my head a could hear a faint leak. Sprayed soapy water around the brass tee and found the leak.

The tester hose is 1/4" and my brass fittings are all 1/4" but I didn't have one small enough to get a 1/4" hose on. So I went to AutoZone and they didn't have one either, but did have one that was 1/8" male pipe x 1/4" hose barb, and a 1/4" mpt x 1/8 fpt bushing. The threads apparently weren't cut right; no amount of sealer, dope or tape got it to seal right.

It's unfortunate that I go there only for things I figure on using once or twice (tool wise at least) and I get something I can't even use once.

Now I'm wondering if I should replace that O-ring or not bother with it since the drive is sealed up good. It's held 12.5 psi for 24 hours.

 

[achris]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Leak; Reseal Question

...Now I'm wondering if I should replace that O-ring or not bother with it since the drive is sealed up good. It's held 12.5 psi for 24 hours.

There is nothing wrong with that result. Did you vacuum test it?

C.......

 

[StevNimrod]

Re: Alpha 1 Gen 2 Drive Leak; Reseal Question

There is nothing wrong with that result. Did you vacuum test it?

C.......

I know. But you know how it works: you start taking something apart and without fail one part you don't have holds up the project timeline; you get all the parts first and find you don't need any of them since nothing is wrong.

Did not vacuum test it.