I seem to remember the annealing post and will do that  and leave out in
rain to quench as NAPA doesn't have one ???? Will also Teflon it just in
case. Thanks all.

On Sun, Aug 24, 2008 at 3:52 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
>
>
>
>
> 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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