HP Spool "play" once assembled

[krjeffcoat]

I never really noticed before, but after removing, cleaning and replacing O rings on my Suunto SP36 pressure gauge HP spool, I noticed some play in between the hose and the gauge after snug tightening. Hard to tell how much bit I'd guess 1/16" or less, just enough to be noticeable and "click" a bit when the hose is pushed back and forth. Same spool, new 003 rings and a good cleaning. Haven't put it under pressure yet or done a leak test.

Normal?

Thanks!

 

[rsingler]

Completely normal.
You'll know it's okay as soon as you pressurized it in the sink.

 

[krjeffcoat]

Thanks for your response. Pressure tested with no evidence of leaks. Just wanted to be sure since I'd never disassembled and replaced these o-rings b4.