Leather washers in fording valves.

Nic · Post by **Nic** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 5:42 am

Guys

I have just taken fording valves apart and the leather washers inside have perished to oblivion. I have checked over here in the UK but cannnot find any outlet in order to replace them. Is there anywhere States side that may sell replacements or something I can substitute the older washers with?

Also what medium do you suggest using to prevent drying out of said washers?

Many Thanks

Nic

Post by **wesk** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 8:53 am

You can actually take those old leather washers to your nearby equestrian and saddlery shop and have some new ones punched out of new leather.

Old 3 in 1 oil or any quality sewing machine oil works well as does 20 weight engine oil..

Nic · Post by **Nic** » Sun Oct 31, 2010 9:37 am

Thanks once again Wes

Regards

Nic