800 series 5 ton air pack reseal

[timgc78]

Hello gentlemen. Is anyone in here familiar with the reseal/overhaul of 800 series 5 ton air packs? Any advice or things to look for when disassembling and resealing the air pack?

 

[Slate]

Long style?

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[timgc78]

Are there different types? Mine has a larger diameter and necks down to a smaller tube.

 

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[Mullaney]

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I found a Technical Manual (TM) that explains the process. It's an antique, but it should be helpful (attached below).

Also had a shortcut marking the 1980 version of the same manual TM 9-2320-260-34-2-3 that is dated 1980. More details in the link below.

5-ton air pack rebuild instructions?

Can't find 'em by searching, at least with obvious terms (i.e. "air pack rebuild"). Are there such details in a TM somewhere? If need be, I'm not terribly daunted by blazing my own trail on this...but that could also lead to days of frustration if it doesn't work right... Also curious as to...

www.steelsoldiers.com

Several vendors here sell New Old Stock (NOS) parts. A little Marvel Mystery Oil may be handy to free up stuck parts even in the brand new NOS parts.

 

[Slate]

I bought a rebuild kit from Big Mike's and it's pretty straight forward. Just make sure you don't have too much pitting inside the can. If you do just get a NOS can.

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[Slate]

Mine was pretty bad but seems to work fine now.

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[timgc78]

Wow. Yep that was nasty inside. I fear mine is as well considering its sat for years. Anybody know who has airpack components for sale if I need parts. I already have a reseal kit.