re: Hydraulic Pump Rebuild - Day 6

[Dave Conner <conner@cfm.ohio-state.edu>]

Phil asks...
>"...  Switch my attention to the 4mm Allen screws covering the other seals.
>OK - now what?  Both will take a 5" Beargrip 4mm Allen key to 30 degrees.
If I put more torque on, I'll snap the key for sure.  They're
>both on the same side of the pump, so I have them both soaking in PlusGas.
 Any ideas?

Phil,
Try the impact driver on these as well.
You are right...the 4mm key WILL snap off if you twist it far enough.  You
can probably guess how I know this.
The impact driver worked for me on these.
Dave C.