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#15594 Tue Dec 02 2003 08:26 AM
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Well I've been trying to unscrew the metal piece holding the sight glass on my Wayne 70. So far no luck. I did try to remove some of the gasket that is between the two pieces hoping that it may allow some oil to get to the threads. I'll the soak it in oil. I was wondering if I can heat the area and then try to unscrew the metal? Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks

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#15595 Tue Dec 02 2003 09:46 AM
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They make a special wrench for this. People recommend it. Only having had to do one Wayne 60, I can say a torch, a big hammer, and a big screwdriver will eventually get the job done. The heat shouldn't affect the sight glass.

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Craig, I had A difficult time removing these on a Wayne 70 even with the wrench. A little heat usually does the trick without harming the glass, but BE CAREFUL!!

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BE EXTREMELY CAREFULL USING HEAT, DO NOT USE A PROPANE TORCH UNLESS IT IS ON VERY LOW FLAME, I HAVE LOST MORE THAN ONE SITE GLASS EVEN BEING CAREFULL. THE BEST IS TO JUST KEEP PUTTING WD/40 OR A PRODUCT MADE BY KANO, THIS PRODUCT IS THE BEST. PHONE # 615-833-4101. YOU MAY ALSO TRY A INDUSTRIAL HOT AIR GUN.

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These sight glasses can be a problem. I've had great luck with a very large pipe wrench, an ol t-shirt. and a cheeter pipe. I use the t-shirt to wrap around the ring so not to mark it up . good luck . we all need that.

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PB BLASTER BRAND PENETRANT OIL WILL DESOLVE THE VARNISH FROM THE GAS VAPOR BUT IT TAKES A SHOT A DAY FOR A WEEK OR SO

#15600 Sat Dec 06 2003 12:32 PM
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The last guy hit the key, it is the gas residue varnish that is resistant to most lubricants and pen fluids. It is like JB Weld, it just keeps on sticking! If PBB doesn't work, try a good commercial carb cleaner which is designed to disolve these deposits. Which ever method you choose, forget having it done for your Christmas party, 'cause PATIENCE is the key factor in success!

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As a last ditch effort I have used a cutoff wheel and made a cut thru the aluminum down to the threads. At this point you can spread it a part enough to loosen it. Once reassembled on the pump you can't see it. If you want, you can repair your handy work with JB weld and nobody will be none the wiser.


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#15602 Sun Dec 07 2003 06:05 AM
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I've used a cut off wheel on my dremel to try to removed most of the gasket so that the oil could more easily reach the threads. Thanks for the ideas. I keep trying.

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Morning Craig, Tbuckles is right. if you will look in my posting in showcase. under,pump building on a fixed income. or something like that. I showed were I took a houseing ring and cut it just to get the ring to turn. once you put the pump togather no one can see it. you might want to try it, good luck buddy.
I'll bring it back to the top so you can see it.

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Here are images of a sight glass removal wrench that "tbuckles" sent in. Ingenious tool, Tom!




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For all that have trouble getting the sight glass removed on a Wayne 60 this tool works every time. One or two good hits on the end of the connecting rod with your trusty hand sledge and that baby is loose without damaging the bezel. The connecting rod is out of a Cummins 855 diesel engine. Any diesel shop will have junk ones. I cut the slots by hand but I don't recommend it. Take it to a machine shop. If you only would use it once then you would be better off buying one of the tools offered in the catalogs but if you restore pumps you would make good use of this. You can't believe how good it works. I need to find the right size con rod for a Wayne 70 and make up one.Thanks for the help in getting the picture on.


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#15606 Tue Dec 09 2003 08:34 PM
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Nice addition to a 60. Would look better in the 12 o'clock position !! LOL
Dick

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Jim, thanks for the pictures, learn something new everyday. (kick)(kick). I have seen a tool that looks similar to this in old junk shops that had a lot of old tools. No one knew what they were for.

Chuck

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TBUCKLES, THATS THE COOOOOLEST SITE GLASS NUT REMOVER IVE EVER SEEN!!!!!

I WANT ONE!!!!!!!!!

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