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Anyone found a good way to remove the tightening washer in the lid that holds the pushbutton in place. Hit it with PB Blaster and have tried many different pliers and crescent wrenches. Just can't get it to budge. Any suggestions?
Rick
 
I'm not sure about that. Mine is in a constant state of looseness. I have to tighten it about once a week. I can't seem to get it tight enough to stay tight.
 
Hey Kenny,
Have you remove the 2 8mm screws and the 2 phillips head screws to drop the mechanism out of the lid to get a better bite and then use threadlock?
Rick
 
That big castellated one? Most I've encountered are usually loose to start with. Blaster is a good start, and the best tool I've found for it is a pair of stout long-nose pliers. If you have ~any~ radial movement, you could try holding the ring steady and working the lock toward the "un-do" rotation, bit by bit. Can you get a small brass wire brush at it? Cleaning the threads then giving it more Blaster can help as well.

Good luck.
 
not yet. But I probably will soon.
 
Once I remove everything to get to it, I put a big set of needle nosed vice grips on it...it'll either loosen of the entire thing will turn...if that happens all you can do is break it in half & replace (don't ask me how I know)...if its that tight, the rubber washer has gone bad & allowed water in.
 
Ahh, Dremmels and Sawzals, good combination.
 
Robb at British Tool up in Michigan has a tool available just for this purpose. It's a huge socket with notches cut to fit over the lock mechanism and on to the "star" retainer. Two holes are drilled into the side..simply use a phillips screwdriver (not OSHA acceptable) as a turning lever and you can easily tighten/loosen this retaining ring.

Contact Robb at:

British Tool Co., 709 Marietta NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Please use email to contact me. Thank you! (NO FAX)
email: britool51 at hotmail dot com

His website is: https://www.britishtool.com/

Standard disclaimer.
 
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Ahh, Dremmels and Sawzals, good combination.

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Just don't tell Janel!
 
err... Moot point now. Well done Rick! "Adapt, innovate, OVERCOME!"
 
Thanks Doc,
That tool would have come in handy though. Had two extra sets, so I didn't mind ruining what I was working on.
Rick
 
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