Re: Henry's 55 Constellation

Posted by HH56 On 2009/4/18 9:14:48

Glad to see you back at it also.

Don't want to ruin your day any more, but would be concerned about the piston rod condition. Believe after a few passes, the rough spot is going to wear your new seal to the point it leaks. There is a dust seal and a pressure seal so don't know which the plastic was --assume dust. The pressure seal holds back around 900psi.

Hope I'm wrong, but would be prepared to replace the cylinder or rod down the road. If the end is held on by a couple of bolts, then just the rod can be replaced. Someone else was looking not too long ago and believe one of the vendors advertised rechromed or new. If cylinder welded, then all is replaced.