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fiftychev · 01-28-2016, 01:07 PM

I'm trying to rebuild the gas shut off from a 1930 model A. Getting the packing out is proving to be quite a challenge. The youtube video shows a 31 which conveniently has a hole that allows the packing to be pushed out from the opposite end. This one has a blind hole and the instructions say to pry out the packing. Any ideas on how to "pry out" the packing?

cp5491r · 01-28-2016, 01:16 PM

I've used an awl- carefully prying out the packing so that I didn't scratch the inner brass surface.

C26Pinelake · 01-28-2016, 01:23 PM

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Mike V. Florida · 01-29-2016, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cp5491r

I've used an awl- carefully prying out the packing so that I didn't scratch the inner brass surface.

Ditto

01-28-2016, 01:07 PM	#1
fiftychev Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 23	gas shut off rebuild I'm trying to rebuild the gas shut off from a 1930 model A. Getting the packing out is proving to be quite a challenge. The youtube video shows a 31 which conveniently has a hole that allows the packing to be pushed out from the opposite end. This one has a blind hole and the instructions say to pry out the packing. Any ideas on how to "pry out" the packing?

01-28-2016, 01:16 PM	#2
cp5491r Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Waukee, Iowa Posts: 109	Re: gas shut off rebuild I've used an awl- carefully prying out the packing so that I didn't scratch the inner brass surface.

01-28-2016, 01:23 PM	#3
C26Pinelake BANNED Join Date: May 2010 Location: Michigan / Ontario border, Sarnia, Ontario. 50 miles from Detroit and 150 from Toronto. Posts: 5,800	Re: gas shut off rebuild Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Soak it first in very hot water! Wayne