Pressurizing the lower unit.

[lp142]

Can anybody tell me how do you put air in the lower unit and keep it in there to do a leak test, when you remove the air hose, won't air escape before you can put the plug back in, or am I completely off the mark.

 

[diaric]

Re: Pressurizing the lower unit.

you can put a valve with a gauge on and shut it in, or thread in a tire valve assembly for some tubes. your right, you have to be able to shut in the are, about 5 psi worth

 

[Scaaty]

Re: Pressurizing the lower unit.

Just get a rubber tip airgun/blower, and with 3/5 lbs (NO MORE!), stick it in a drain or fill hole. Plug the other with the screw/gasket. Spray soapy water on the rear seals, and top seals. You will know real quick. Drain/fill get new gaskets, and rarely the problem. Working a L/U now..fishline took out the rear seal..