replacing O-rings on disconnect 2 line

[rrmcbride]

What is the trick on replacing the O rings does the disconnect come apart or do you dig out the old ones and shove in the new??? Johnson 18hp 1957..

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: replacing O-rings on disconnect 2 line

It comes apart. Make up a jig like alcan does:<br /><br /> Fuel O-ring thread, click here.<br /><br />Welcome to Iboats, rrmcbride!

 

[rrmcbride]

Re: replacing O-rings on disconnect 2 line

Ok have new ones in...Was not sure if it would/should come apart that way seems I remember trying this on the newer ones and messed it up...Bob

 

[Paul Moir]

Re: replacing O-rings on disconnect 2 line

Yup. With the newer ones you pry/dig out the o-ring only.

 

[petrolhead]

Re: replacing O-rings on disconnect 2 line

I guess it's better practice to take the connector apart, but I just replaced the rings in mine by digging them out with a bit of sharpened wire.<br />I'd bet they were the original rings as they just crumbled, the rubber was very dry, hard, and brittle. I got the new ones in by lubing with a bit of oil and just working them in with a blunt dowel, that's how my Seloc manual tells you to do it.