Re: Treadle Vac - Check Valve Spring

Posted by Brian Wilson On 2020/3/24 23:52:06

I now have the full Kanter rebuild kit for the Treadle Vac in my 1956 Clipper Deluxe.

Have had differing opinions on using silicone fluid post rebuild. Any further advice on this? What sort of problems might it cause? One obvious advantage is not having to top up/change fluid so frequently. The master cylinder filler is a bear to get at.

More pressing question. Should I replace things like the check valve spring as part of the rebuild. These are apparently stainless steel. How can I tell if there's a problem with it? If there is, where can I get one?

Cheers

Brian