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I have made adjustments a few times on the regulator and I also dismantled the reg some time ago. Well, everything but the adjustment part since there isn't supposed to be anything subjected to wear.
I noticed the lower O-ring having a cut on it. I wasn't sure if it was the culprit so decided to change it (them) just to be sure. I have a few kits lying around so I easily found a match albeit probably not the recommended nbr90. Back together and waiting for nice weather.
I found the reg acting up again and while there was talk about making a reg tester with a friend of mine, I had to pull it apart for the tenth time. Needless to say I was freaking out when I found a cut on the exact same place.
I have a habit of installing the reference holes on the tube and regulator lining up. I remember reading about it somewhere. I guess it may help but I wouldn't bet on it. Well it helped me here because the cut is exactly where the holes align.
The breathing holes are drilled from the outside, naturally, and there are shavings on the inside threads which in this case make a nasty cut on the O-ring.
I will try to get rid of them and see what happens.
I have made adjustments a few times on the regulator and I also dismantled the reg some time ago. Well, everything but the adjustment part since there isn't supposed to be anything subjected to wear.
I noticed the lower O-ring having a cut on it. I wasn't sure if it was the culprit so decided to change it (them) just to be sure. I have a few kits lying around so I easily found a match albeit probably not the recommended nbr90. Back together and waiting for nice weather.
I found the reg acting up again and while there was talk about making a reg tester with a friend of mine, I had to pull it apart for the tenth time. Needless to say I was freaking out when I found a cut on the exact same place.
I have a habit of installing the reference holes on the tube and regulator lining up. I remember reading about it somewhere. I guess it may help but I wouldn't bet on it. Well it helped me here because the cut is exactly where the holes align.
The breathing holes are drilled from the outside, naturally, and there are shavings on the inside threads which in this case make a nasty cut on the O-ring.
I will try to get rid of them and see what happens.
