REFLECTOR: Hydraulic Pump Leak

[Pat Shea]

Okay, I obviously should have thought that thru before
posting... 

I recall someone dealing with leaking cap in the past
& was curious how they dealt with it since mine is
leaking some from just ground ops. Agreed, if the cap
is the only vent source, you're gonna need it! One
thought was to raise the vent opening further from the
fluid level (i.e. seal the cap slots and use a vent
tube stemming from the cap). Ronnie, since you're
flying and don't seem to have any problems, maybe
running with the reservoir only 1/2 full is the
ticket! I'll try that first...

Thanks, Pat

>The vents really need to be left open.  You can see
>the fluid go up and down in the reservoir as the gear
>is retracted and extended.  The difference is the
>piston rods that displace fluid as they go into the
>cylinders. I agree, seal the vents and you could have
>a real mess!






		
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