Stuck Nylon Washers

Sat Dec 13, 2014 8:29 am

Does anyone have a good method for removing nylon washers when they get stuck in flare fittings?

My usual routine is to first soak in PBW, then shake the crap out of it, while it's still in the solution. When that doesn't work, I try to pry it out with something not too destructive, like a bamboo chop stick or skewer. Once I've splintered the cop stick to hell, I resort to a fork or steel skewer, which inevitably destroys the washer.

Who has a better way?
dogismycopilot
 
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Re: Stuck Nylon Washers

Sat Dec 13, 2014 7:00 pm

Cut off with exacto or razor blade and install a new one.
Klickitat Jim
 
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