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comanche260c

07-15-2012 03:53 PM

air leak in GEAR system

I have a byron p51 that I bought.. IT looks like I have a slow leak that just started,Can I add any oil to system or a aditive to help problem> I will clip off all ends at joint and reconnect And how many lb should i put in? It only cycles 3 times with 100 lbs

Check6

07-15-2012 04:22 PM

RE: air leak in GEAR system

I would change all the air lines, after a period of time they get brittle and start to leak. Also would change the storage tank if is the original plastic bottle. Put in a Robart Metal tank.
Thanks,
Fred

ccostant

07-15-2012 04:29 PM

RE: air leak in GEAR system

Listen to Fred's advice, change all the air lines first. Pump it up to 100 lbs and go do something else for the night. If everything is right then it should still be at 100 lbs overnight. The number of cycles will depend on the size and number of air cylinders and the speed at which the gear retract and deploy, i.e. how the retract valve is setup.

Carl

All Day Dan

07-15-2012 05:23 PM

RE: air leak in GEAR system

You can brush on some bubble maker to help find the leak. Dan.

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