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| Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] (wetlettuce @ Sep. 04 2003,13:00)] |
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| Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] ]First things first, are the bands in the same place as your other set? |
Yes the valves sit at exactly the same height, but the bands on my old twin set set the tanks further apart than the bands on the new set. Hence I have to use a MDE manifold designed for twin 15ltr tanks on my old set. Thats where the additional 40mm comes from.
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| Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] ]The scubapro manifold has the scubapro logo on the isolator and also on the pillar valves. Green knobs seem to me to belong to a Beaver manifold. You should replace them with rubber knobs, less likely to break and easy to grip. |
I think you could be right it is a bever manifold. The extended knobs I mentiond are infact the rubber ones from Izzy in Portland
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| Originally Posted by [b Quote[/b] ]One test is to take the knob off by undoing the screw and seeing how easy it is to turn the knob without the screw and spring in place. If it is easy then the resistance is caused by overtightening the screw compressing the spring too much. By loosening the screw the knob should turn easier.
If its still too tight then it might all need disassembling, cleaning up and relubing. |
Tryed the above it didnt make much diferance so it looks like a strip down job. The manifold is aparently six months old and the whole set looks good as new so I dont think its an old age issue.
Thanks for the tips so far.
What about the lubricant issue ?? any advice
Mark Chase