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Offline PLANEPHUN

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Z-bar seals
« on: May 10, 2013 - 10:00:59 PM »
Anyone have a fool-proof method to install z-bar ball pivot seals?
BJ




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Re: Z-bar seals
« Reply #1 on: May 11, 2013 - 11:32:36 AM »
lube & strong fingers or a socket that just slides over the ball

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Re: Z-bar seals
« Reply #2 on: May 11, 2013 - 03:31:26 PM »
I used grease and it ruined the shape of the seal.

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Re: Z-bar seals
« Reply #3 on: May 11, 2013 - 03:53:55 PM »
Thanks for the suggestions. I will try silicone lube. Since seals are silicone, this should work out well.
BJ