Fill hose o-ring removal and replacement (dang mud wasps)

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wahoowad

wahoowad

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Occasionally a mud wasp will fill a small opening of something stored in the garage - you name it, one day they will probably fill it in with mud. Well I just found one had begun to put mud in my airtank fill hose which isn't good. I feel like I need to pull that o-ring from down inside to ensure I thoroughly clean everything but can't get it out. Any suggestions? I tried several pointy things but so far nothing has worked.

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You'll probably want to remove the outer collar in which case the ball bearings will drop out, so do it over a white towel or sheet, so you don't lose any. Pull the collar down and you'll see a locking ring that holds it all together. Once disassembled it should be easier to get to o-ring with a o-ring pick, safety pin with a bent point or whatever works. Safety pin works for me without having to disassemble sometimes
 
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Gerry52 said:
You'll probably want to remove the outer collar in which case the ball bearings will drop out, so do it over a white towel or sheet, so you don't lose any. Pull the collar down and you'll see a locking ring that holds it all together. Once disassembled it should be easier to get to o-ring with a o-ring pick, safety pin with a bent point or whatever works. Safety pin works for me without having to disassemble sometimes
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I'll give those tools a try. Any special way to get them back in place?
 
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wahoowad said:
I'll give those tools a try. Any special way to get them back in place?
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If you have the proper sized o-ring you might try a chopstick or skinny dowel rod or the like to work it back in. They work well for me without tearing up the ring. Not super difficult to get one back in.
 
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