There you go, that's a great idea Mike!

On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 1:52 PM, Mike Collum <collum@verizon.net> wrote:

> A new crush washer should always be used anywhere they go, oil drain
> plug included, as the washers harden and then are prone to leak.  Too
> often, folks try to overtighten them to get a seal.
>
> That said, when a new crush washer isn't available, you can anneal the
> old one (soften it up again) by placing it on a brick or some such and
> heating it to red hot.  You can either let it cool naturally or by
> quenching and, because it's copper, quenching will not harden it like it
> will steel.  Actually, quenching will keep down the oxidization.
>
> Mike
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> Michael Sullivan wrote:
>
>> Hi, All.  When I pulled the high pressure switch, I also removed the
>> bushing
>> to the block.  I cleaned both  and reinstalled bushing(old w/copper
>> washer),
>> then the new switch. Put on the laternator belt and tested for leaks and
>> seems I have one.  Will remove switch and bushing again and wanted to know
>> if new crush washer needed on bushing. Want this DONE. Will remove belts
>> again as I replaced w/new 1 hour ago and easier to reach switch.
>> BTW-24mm deep socket and thin 1/2 drive and switch is OUT! No bending and
>> no
>> muffler probs.  Really easy with belts off.
>> Please advise opinions ASAP. Thx.
>>
>

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