Also consider putting an old O-ring into the snap ring groove and rolling/sliding the new O-ring over it. Then remove
the old ring. I have not used this technique on the LMG cylinders, but have used it for other applications… just a suggestion…
Bob
Posted for Chris Zavatson <chris_zavatson@yahoo.com>:
> Pete,
> Your groove must have a small burr or similar grabbing the O-ring. I
>suggest some fine wet/dry sandpaper to knock down the edges of the O-ring
>groove. I use a home-made polishing/honing tool made of wet-dry strips that
>takes care of this when I clean up the inner bore. By hand should work
>also. 400-600 grit if you need to take material off. Down to 1,000 grit for
>finishing.
> And of course lots of Parker O-Lube helps also, but this will not make up
>for a burr.
> see also
>http://n91cz.com/Hydraulics/Rebuilding_Lancair_Hydraulic_Cylinders.pdf
> good luck,
>
> Chris Zavatson
> N91CZ
> 360std
> www.N91CZ.net
>
>From: CavittP <cavittp@aol.com>
> To: lml@lancaironline.net
> Sent: Tuesday, July 9, 2013 5:15 AM
> Subject: [LML] Overhauling Landing Gear Actuators
>
>
>
> Any hot-tips on how to replace O-rings in landing gear actuators? I'm
>having a hard time not causing damage getting them past the snap ring
>grooves.
>
> Pete Cavitt - N320PL
> +1-619-701-0784 Cell
> http://www.petecavitt.com/
>
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