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Re: Leaky Pig



Original poster: "Gary Weaver" <gary350@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Why does everyone call it a PIG???

Where did PIG come from?




> [Original Message] > From: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx> > To: <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx> > Date: 12/21/2004 9:28:06 AM > Subject: Re: Leaky Pig > > Original poster: Turtle Turtle <yurtle_t@xxxxxxxxx> > > I don't know how sensitive the relief valves are, but > if you could pick a hot day, let the pig bake in the > sun, maybe even run a resistive load to heat the core, > then somehow pull a slight vacuum, wouldn't that keep > any positive pressure from occuring under normal use? > > Adam > > --- Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote: > > > Original poster: CT@xxxxxxx > > > > I have the same problem!!!!!!! I haven't solved it, > > although I have tried > > several things. The only thing that has stopped it, > > although is by no means > > a permanent solution is wedging the relief valve > > part way open to keep > > press sure from building up. I have concerns about > > moisture getting in > > though. I even removed the insulator and packed it > > with silicone. No Luck. > > I drained enough oil out to be below insulator > > level. That didn't help. the > > wires are covered in a woven insulation, and it's > > wicking up through it. Oh > > well. If anyone DOES have a solution, please pass it > > on! > > > > Chris W > > > > > > > >