As Per FFA requirements all copper crush washers used on aircraft must be
annealed before being reused by heating and then cooling in water, never
allowed to "cool naturally"

Paul
A&P (airframe and power plant/aircraft mechanic)

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Collum" <collum@VERIZON.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2007 9:27 AM
Subject: Re: seeking source for copper crush washers

> If you fail to find new ones you can always anneal the old ones so
> they're soft again.  Place them on a brick and, using a torch, heat them
> until they're orange then let them cool naturally.  After that they'll
> seal just like new ones.
>
> Mike
>
>
>
> Allan Streib wrote:
>> I need an M14 and M16 sized copper crush washer to reconnect the low
>> and high side fittings on my new power steering rack.  The one web
>> site I found that lists them does not process orders for less than
>> $25.
>>
>> Anyone know a good place to get these?  I've tried local hardware and
>> a few auto parts stores.  Will check NAPA today but not holding out a
>> lot of hope based on results elsewhere.
>>
>> Allan
>> --
>> '91 Vanagon GL
>>
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