wdeutsch
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NEVER MIND. Of course I find the answer just after posting.... Can't figure out how to delete the thread.
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I've got a Hypres horizontal compressor (NA9 block?) with issues in the third/final stage. It'll build pressure in stages 1 and 2, but stage 3 never shows any significant pressure, other than what stage 2 is feeding it. I pulled the head to better inspect the situation, and I think both my inlet and outlet valve are leaking. The inlet lets air flow freely both directions. The outlet *mostly* allows 1 way flow, but doesn't seal completely. So, I think a solid cleaning is in order.
I can get the outlet valve removed (press fit, twisted out with a little oomph), but I'm stumped on how to remove the inlet valve. I've got a picture below. It's the black circle with 7 holes in it.
I've tried hooking through one of the holes and pulling. No sign of movement there. I've inserted 2 small allen keys into holes and then put a wrench on those (don't have a pin wrench small enough). No movement there either.
Before I really pour in the muscle on either of those approaches, does anyone know what the proper way to remove this is?
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I've got a Hypres horizontal compressor (NA9 block?) with issues in the third/final stage. It'll build pressure in stages 1 and 2, but stage 3 never shows any significant pressure, other than what stage 2 is feeding it. I pulled the head to better inspect the situation, and I think both my inlet and outlet valve are leaking. The inlet lets air flow freely both directions. The outlet *mostly* allows 1 way flow, but doesn't seal completely. So, I think a solid cleaning is in order.
I can get the outlet valve removed (press fit, twisted out with a little oomph), but I'm stumped on how to remove the inlet valve. I've got a picture below. It's the black circle with 7 holes in it.
I've tried hooking through one of the holes and pulling. No sign of movement there. I've inserted 2 small allen keys into holes and then put a wrench on those (don't have a pin wrench small enough). No movement there either.
Before I really pour in the muscle on either of those approaches, does anyone know what the proper way to remove this is?
