>>>>> On Fri, 16 Aug 2002,  Chris Zavatson wrote:

  Chris> Use Vaseline on the rubber when installing new washers to
  Chris> prevent damage.

Is this what the manufacturer recommends?  The reason I ask is that
Vaseline will dissolve some types of "rubber".  I know there are
specific warning against using Vaseline with latex "rubber".  I'd
assume that any washer, hose or fitting intended for use with a
petroleum based hydraulic fluid is safe from Vaseline, but how would I
know for sure?


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Paul Davis
Lancair Legacy builder
pdavis@bmc.com
Phone 713-918-1550
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