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wertach 
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Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 11:29am |
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I'm trying to replace the packing on my 1954 AC CA.
Anyone know of a way to get the old packing out without taking the whole cylinder off and taking it apart? I have the nut out but I can't see a way of getting the packing out.
Due to health reasons I can't get under there to remove the cylinder.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 11:59am |
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a "packing puller" basically looks like a screw driver with a cork screw welded on the end.. You screw it in a turn or two and PULL ......... Try screwing a drywall screw into the packing, then pulling with vice grips.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 12:01pm |
 Google "packing puller" if you want to buy one on -line.
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wertach
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Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 12:20pm |
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I have a rope packing puller like the one shown. Mine has a metal washer under the nut. It is too close of a fit to get anything in there.
My problem may be solved.
My neighbor came over to borrow a tool and he said he would take them off for me. He got one off and wasps came out of the other lift arm. I'm out of spray so there will be a delay while I go get some more spray. He said to call him and he would come back to help.
Thanks guys!
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Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 12:22pm |
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PS The replacement packing I got from Steiner isn't packing actually. It is stacked seals. I hope it works!
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Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 12:33pm |
 wertach wrote:
PS The replacement packing I got from Steiner isn't packing actually. It is stacked seals. I hope it works!
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That's what the packing looks like on these AC cylinders
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CAL(KS)
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Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 12:34pm |
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wd40, zep, or Kroil will kill wasps quickly without a trip to town
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Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 12:43pm |
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do a search on this site. danny raddatz did an excellent write up on how to re-do the CA cylinders. its probably about 2 years ago or so...
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Posted: 01 Aug 2017 at 2:01pm |
CAL(KS) wrote:
wd40, zep, or Kroil will kill wasps quickly without a trip to town |
I needed a lot of distance! My Kroil won't spray that far! I used degreaser it sprayed about 10 feet. After standing it on end I was able to get the washer out. I think someone added it years ago to compress the seals more. It had rubber cup type seals, as was stated by someone above, with one fiber one on the bottom. I guess they call it packing for simplicity? The replacements alternate one rubber the next plastic and so on. The plastic ones were very hard to get in, but I finally got them. As soon as I'm sure the wasps are clear I'll call my neighbor back. Every time I go back to check there are 2 or 3 new arrivals.
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Ted J
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Posted: 03 Aug 2017 at 11:02am |
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Best time to get em is early morning or late evening. Use hair spray on em. it gets on their wings and they drop right down. You can get real close and not get stung.
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steve(ill)
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Posted: 03 Aug 2017 at 10:02pm |
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problem is wasps are not to bright.. When you spray the next, several are " out looking around".. they come back later and the nest is TOAST... They don't get the hint, they just keep coming back , hoping the nest will be there...eventually you will spray them all.
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Stan IL&TN
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Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 7:02am |
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I keep a spray bottle of mineral spirits that has an adjustable nozzle on it. It's my go to tool for wasps.
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Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 7:36pm |
You do not have to worry about a wasp stinging you . . . They bite!! Bees sting!! 
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Posted: 04 Aug 2017 at 9:36pm |
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wine cork remover tool
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