Re: Leaky Pig

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Original poster: "Gary Weaver" <gary350@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>

Why does everyone call it a PIG???

Where did PIG come from?




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> From: Tesla list <tesla@xxxxxxxxxx>
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> Date: 12/21/2004 9:28:06 AM
> Subject: Re: Leaky Pig
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> Original poster: Turtle 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: CT@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
>  > press sure 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
>  >
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