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Post by joesympatico on May 1, 2005 9:28:43 GMT -8
Does any know where I can get a " disk and retainer" that's what they call it in the aquqmaster repair manual part 26. its what the nut is attach to that adjusts the horse shoe
I just bought a 70s aquamaster at our local scuba swap for a steal. was tearing it apart to check what parts it needed to restore. I was trying to undo the nut that covers the horseshoe( I'm sure the used loktite on it) I did heat it up but it still broke the shaft of the "disk and retainer" that's what its called in the aquamaster repair manual. Does anyone know where I can get one??
The rest of the reg is perfect
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Post by Nemrodalt on May 1, 2005 17:38:13 GMT -8
Well, the host of this forum, Vintage Scuba Supply sells parts and also restores the regulators. Also, Broxton Chuck does as well and so does, last but not least, Bryan of Vintahe Aqua Lung at www.vintagedoublehose.comAll of these guys can help you. There is no mystery on these things, they are actually ease to repair, I have done four now and I also had Bryan to rebuild the other two (of the six I have owned thus far) because he has the parts on hand and he did a great job. I have done buisness with all three fellows above and they are excellent and honest. I have bought a few things from other vintage sources as well with good success. We are a small but honest community it seems. James |
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Post by SeaRat on May 1, 2005 19:34:58 GMT -8
The actual procedure that the US Navy and probably USD used when they built these was to completely secure the hex nut to the seat holder. The US Navy Diving Manual states
By the way, you can download this section of the US Navy Diving Manual, March 1970 from the Instruction pages of this web site.
You need a new seat holder whenevery you take this off if it was done by USD or the US Navy. Good luck, and talk to Dan at Vintage Scuba Supply first if you would, as he and Linda are good enough to keep this site going.
John
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Post by Broxton Carol on May 2, 2005 2:57:36 GMT -8
I cant understand how you broke that threaded rod. To take it apart, just bend the tabs on the horseshoe supports, then lift up the nut and slip out the horseshoe. This can be done with a screwdriver, OR small pliars, or vicegrip pulling up on the rod, to let the horseshoe escape. Next put a long socket on the rod and seat spring assy, and screw it out. THEN put a wrench on the seat end of the rod, that is square (the bottom) and carefully turn off the brass nut on the top. If theyre punched, I have never had any trouble removing them. Always run a new nut down over the threads to chase them out, and re install a new nut when re assembling with a tiny drop of locktite. All the paranoids will punch, weld, and worry about it coming off at 300 feet. Like the record says...."dont worry, be happy"! If you cant find a new seat holder at the local hardware, Sam Miller likely has a few.
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Post by Ron Hearn on May 2, 2005 5:52:36 GMT -8
Hi
There is a collector in your area that has and machines parts for double hose regulators, I just can't think of his name off hand I met him at Dema a few years back. I was able to purchase NOS nemrod Trieste kits off of him, he is in southern Ontario. If I can come up with his email I will post. Also as mentioned I'm sure Dan and a few others on this board will have that part.
Good Luck
Ron
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Post by Captain on May 2, 2005 12:03:32 GMT -8
I have a few used ones and would be willing to part with one.
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Post by SeaRat on May 2, 2005 17:33:55 GMT -8
I cant understand how you broke that threaded rod. To take it apart, just bend the tabs on the horseshoe supports, then lift up the nut and slip out the horseshoe. This can be done with a screwdriver, OR small pliars, or vicegrip pulling up on the rod, to let the horseshoe escape. Next put a long socket on the rod and seat spring assy, and screw it out. THEN put a wrench on the seat end of the rod, that is square (the bottom) and carefully turn off the brass nut on the top. If theyre punched, I have never had any trouble removing them. Always run a new nut down over the threads to chase them out, and re install a new nut when re assembling with a tiny drop of locktite. All the paranoids will punch, weld, and worry about it coming off at 300 feet. Like the record says...."dont worry, be happy"! If you cant find a new seat holder at the local hardware, Sam Miller likely has a few. I like Broxton Chuck's way a whole lot better than the way quoted in the US Navy Diving Manual. Thanks Chuck, John |
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Post by Captain on May 2, 2005 18:36:15 GMT -8
If you install the horseshoe supports with allen head machine screws instead of the slotted head screws and use a ball head allen wrench it is easy to remove the horseshoe supports with the horse shoe still on them.
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