I know the threaded stub that a post screws onto really is an obscure size. Mole grips are the way forward, definitely.
Don't accidentally swap the posts, gas in is usually grooved......
For wiping the inside I take a gentle approach to avoid damaging the passivated layer. Microfibre cloth and a ladies arm reaching in.
Dismantling/Repairing cornies
Re: Dismantling/Repairing cornies
That's the filthiest thing I've ever read on this forum.RogerP wrote:For wiping the inside I take a gentle approach to avoid damaging the passivated layer. Microfibre cloth and a ladies arm reaching in.
Taz... or Chris. It's up to you.
Re: Dismantling/Repairing cornies
Fnarr fnarr.
I tried mole grips first up, but the posts are screwed on real tight and I started shearing steel shavings off the nut and thought better of it. I'll go and get some long sockets from Halfords.
Pleased to report the bog brush works a treat! The best ideas are well simple and all that.
Will soak everything in percarbonate once I have it dismantled.
I tried mole grips first up, but the posts are screwed on real tight and I started shearing steel shavings off the nut and thought better of it. I'll go and get some long sockets from Halfords.
Pleased to report the bog brush works a treat! The best ideas are well simple and all that.
Will soak everything in percarbonate once I have it dismantled.
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Re: Dismantling/Repairing cornies
They really don't need to be all that tight. Maybe it's gunked up, try soaking it upside down in a bucket.
Re: Dismantling/Repairing cornies
I hate to say I told you so - - butchery! Get your ring spanners outCapn Ahab wrote:Fnarr fnarr.
I tried mole grips first up, but the posts are screwed on real tight and I started shearing steel shavings off the nut and thought better of it. I'll go and get some long sockets from Halfords.
Pleased to report the bog brush works a treat! The best ideas are well simple and all that.
Will soak everything in percarbonate once I have it dismantled.
Re: Dismantling/Repairing cornies
Yeah, that was the whole reason I started this thread. Was not liking the damage I was doing with the mole grips.mrlard wrote:I hate to say I told you so - - butchery! Get your ring spanners outCapn Ahab wrote:Fnarr fnarr.
I tried mole grips first up, but the posts are screwed on real tight and I started shearing steel shavings off the nut and thought better of it. I'll go and get some long sockets from Halfords.
Pleased to report the bog brush works a treat! The best ideas are well simple and all that.
Will soak everything in percarbonate once I have it dismantled.
Eat sh*t or die trying
Re: Dismantling/Repairing cornies
Yes, but how else do you get the little buggers to stop wriggling?mrlard wrote:Mole grips are evil things.
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Re: Dismantling/Repairing cornies
Maybe you're not using them properly. Mole grips aka vice grips or locking pliers are awesome, properly adjusted so they really clamp on tight they shouldn't move. Anyhow, the posts are on to tight if you can't shift them easilly, all that needs to happen is for a wee rubber 'O' ring to be compressed for them to seal.periolus wrote:Yes, but how else do you get the little buggers to stop wriggling?mrlard wrote:Mole grips are evil things.
Re: Dismantling/Repairing cornies
I think he was joking!
Just like when the Gents toilet was closed at the pub and I was told to use the ladies:
"I would, but they keep moving about!"
Just like when the Gents toilet was closed at the pub and I was told to use the ladies:
"I would, but they keep moving about!"
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