Thanks for looking, Chuck.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chuck Norcutt" <chucknorcutt@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, May 15, 2013 7:19 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Plumbing Parts
> The task can be done with 400 and 600 wet or dry paper, and a *lot of
> patience*. Yup, *lots* of patience. :-)
>
> Chuck Norcutt
>
>
> On 5/15/2013 5:10 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:
>> One of the "joys" of owning an older home is the upkeep. We built this
>> home in 1967, so the plumbing is of that era. Over the years, I have had
>> to deal with eroded valve seats, but could usually get parts. Now, from
>> my searches, no one makes parts for older Eljer valves. Hence, today's
>> task:
>>
>> A few times in past years, I have refurbished valve seats. I found four
>> old ones in my stash of used parts, and set out to repeat the task. The
>> task can be done with 400 and 600 wet or dry paper, and a lot of
>> patience. In this image, one is finished, and I have three more to go.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/One+Done_+Three+to+Go.jpg.html
>>
>> When I finally finished, I had three serviceable seats, and one emergency
>> spare.
>>
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Refurbished+Valve+Seats.jpg.html
>>
>> I'll let my plumber do the changeout.
>>
>> E-1 and Leica 60mm Elmarit Macro
>>
>> Comments and critiques welcomed.
>>
>> Jim Nichols
>> Tullahoma, TN USA
>>
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