Post by surflung on May 28, 2015 5:21:26 GMT -8
Making Pull Rods
- My US Divers Twin 38s came with a black anodized aluminum pull rod for the J-Valve Reserve. It has proved a little too flexible... Okay to PULL DOWN but not to PUSH UP the reserve lever. So, when I'd reach back to check the reserve, I'd get it stuck in the down position. Also, when I tried to use this same aluminum pull rod on other reserves, I either had the same problem or it would snag on things and get bent out of position.
- At the hardware store, they had 3/16ths inch zinc plated rod. With this and a wire bending jig, I made a steel pull rod. It ain't pretty, but it works great.
- My US Divers Twin 38s came with a black anodized aluminum pull rod for the J-Valve Reserve. It has proved a little too flexible... Okay to PULL DOWN but not to PUSH UP the reserve lever. So, when I'd reach back to check the reserve, I'd get it stuck in the down position. Also, when I tried to use this same aluminum pull rod on other reserves, I either had the same problem or it would snag on things and get bent out of position.
- At the hardware store, they had 3/16ths inch zinc plated rod. With this and a wire bending jig, I made a steel pull rod. It ain't pretty, but it works great.
