[bayside_norm]

I tried banging the bowl upside down on a block of wood. Nothing. Two shots, and the D*** thing popped out. I polished up the seat with a soft plastic dowel and plastic lens abrasive so its nice and shiny. You guys saved me a ton of time, I was ready to drill out the lead plug and go at it. Thanks again!!! Awesome!

[bayside_norm]

Originally Posted by bayside_norm

I tried banging the bowl upside down on a block of wood. Nothing. Two shots, and the D*** thing popped out. I polished up the seat with a soft plastic dowel and plastic lens abrasive so its nice and shiny. You guys saved me a ton of time, I was ready to drill out the lead plug and go at it. Thanks again!!! Awesome!

I used gear oil in the threaded tube, probably doesn't matter. It worked GREAT. But after cleaning and polishing the check ball seat I noticed alot of corrosion and pitting. It's probably been stuck closed for the last 40 years. I dropped the new check ball in and depressed the pump spring to where it will be at full throttle, and the ball jammed in the passage. It took a few smacks to free it so I knew it was going to end up stuck again. I ended up gently grinding a new slightly flatter seat for the check ball, and now it falls out easily. Hopefully it seals also, it seems to be holding fluid on the bench. I'm going to let it sit for a few hours and see if I'm getting fluid backing up into the screen inlet. I think it's okay tho, all fingers crossed. Thanks again!!!