Re: Leaky Pig

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Original poster: Yurtle 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: CTCDW@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
> presssure 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
>
>
>