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Title: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Rancanfish on July 31, 2017, 06:49:57 PM
The lever O-rings crumbled on my sons 113H Cortez build so I want to get them back on quick.

I can pick them up local if I know the size.
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Dominick on July 31, 2017, 08:35:37 PM
Quote from: Rancanfish on July 31, 2017, 06:49:57 PM
The lever O-rings crumbled on my sons 113H Cortez build so I want to get them back on quick.

I can pick them up local if I know the size.
Randy try the local Ace or Osh.  You should be able to match O rings at any local hardware store.  Unless of course it is on off size.  Dominick
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: STRIPER LOU on July 31, 2017, 08:55:10 PM
Hey Randy, the silicone rubber ones are the best and like Dom says, Ace True value will probably have them or even Home Depot. Put some silicone grease on them before install.

Stay well,  ..  Lou

Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: fishhawk on July 31, 2017, 09:33:28 PM
Hi Randy, start with a #6. I believe, let me know cuz one of mine also crumbled. should be a #6 or 4. Colored? you got me there pal.
Mark
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Maxed Out on August 01, 2017, 02:02:52 AM

The black o rings come from McMaster. The correct size is 008.


The colored o rings are not UV resistant. The black o rings are and will not have issues. Most the levers I shipped with colored o rings also had a set of black in the package.

Sorry for my delayed response. I am guilty of fishing 13 of the last 14 days.

  Ted
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Maxed Out on August 01, 2017, 02:05:20 AM
 Anyone needs a couple o rings please let me know and pm your address and I'll send them.

I'm only doing black rings now because they are much better quality and have a 15 year shelf life.
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: coastal_dan on August 02, 2017, 11:49:03 AM
My white ones, that look o-so-sweet, deteriorated.  So I'll switch over to the blacks...thanks for adding extras in the package.

Wow Ted, that is some serious fishing...hopefully there is some catching in there  :D
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Rancanfish on August 02, 2017, 01:57:10 PM
These were black ones on a red lever. 

I actually found some that fit from my sprinkler valve repair box. 

I saved myself a trip but I know they are easy to find at OSH or Ace.  I just figured if I knew the size I wouldn't have to get a bunch of different sizes.

By the way, a red lever looks killer on a black 255.   8)
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Maxed Out on August 02, 2017, 08:15:37 PM
 Thank you for the feedback on the o rings Randy. The black o rings that come with the levers are made from "Buna N" and are supposed to be best ones out there.

The search is on for better o rings that will last longer.

 -Ted
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Rancanfish on August 02, 2017, 08:54:36 PM
Ted, Just to be clear, this was not a complaint.  You have been super generous to me and many others here.

My feelings would be of pure guilt if any one actually requested that you mail them replacement 2 cent parts.

Half my darn 'show off' stuff is because of your efforts.

Thanks for the reply but stand down Sir.  You Maxed out!  ;D
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: fishhawk on August 02, 2017, 10:10:28 PM
Hahahaha, ya  killin me randy! But I'm with you on this one. Thanx Ted.
Mark
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Cortez_Conversions on August 02, 2017, 10:13:00 PM
Quote from: Maxed Out on August 02, 2017, 08:15:37 PM
Thank you for the feedback on the o rings Randy. The black o rings that come with the levers are made from "Buna N" and are supposed to be best ones out there.

The search is on for better o rings that will last longer.

 -Ted

Look at Viton, Ted. You won't get the colors, but it's a good material.
Tom
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Maxed Out on August 02, 2017, 11:06:08 PM
Quote from: Cortez_Conversions on August 02, 2017, 10:13:00 PM
Quote from: Maxed Out on August 02, 2017, 08:15:37 PM
Thank you for the feedback on the o rings Randy. The black o rings that come with the levers are made from "Buna N" and are supposed to be best ones out there.

The search is on for better o rings that will last longer.

 -Ted

Look at Viton, Ted. You won't get the colors, but it's a good material.
Tom

Will do Tom, thanks for the lead
Ted
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on August 03, 2017, 10:03:14 AM
Bhuna-N is nitrile also known as trade names Nipol, Krynac and Europrene. I have a box of mixed sizes I use for any type of sealing task - like hose connectors. I  know Dupont Viton is used in the oil/fuel and general chemical industries.
What I know for sure is nitrile o rings are dirt cheap and be purchased almost anywhere. I also use boxes of the thin blue nitrile gloves - they offer good protection and keep your hands clean.
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: mikeysm on August 03, 2017, 04:13:15 PM
The buna orings wont tolerate solvents. Viton doesn't get affected by that and can tolerate heat also.

Mike
Title: Re: What size 0-ring?
Post by: Tiddlerbasher on August 04, 2017, 08:52:52 AM
I've been using nitrile  o rings to seal the tops of several bottles of solvents, ipa, acetone, naptha, trichlor. No problems with the o rings going on 3 years.