18-03-2019, 01:59 PM
Thanks, Hedd.
Before I saw your reply, I noticed that there are two small feed holes entering the main tube where the plungers go. The holes looked as if they lined up with the main and reserve feeds, so with a blunt drill at slow speed, and with minimum pressure, I tried clearing the overflow feed. No little bits of brass appeared, just hard rust coloured crud, and then, voila, I was through.
So the answer to my own question is, yes, you can clean straight through.
The main feed is going to be more challenging, and I think I'll have to unsolder the little bit of tube.
As for the plungers, they are fine and in good condition. I had removed them as the first part of the cleaning process. Think I'll try the Viton O-ring kit on ebay to replace the corks.
If all else fails, I'll follow your example to fit a Chummy style tap.
Thanks again
John
Before I saw your reply, I noticed that there are two small feed holes entering the main tube where the plungers go. The holes looked as if they lined up with the main and reserve feeds, so with a blunt drill at slow speed, and with minimum pressure, I tried clearing the overflow feed. No little bits of brass appeared, just hard rust coloured crud, and then, voila, I was through.
So the answer to my own question is, yes, you can clean straight through.
The main feed is going to be more challenging, and I think I'll have to unsolder the little bit of tube.
As for the plungers, they are fine and in good condition. I had removed them as the first part of the cleaning process. Think I'll try the Viton O-ring kit on ebay to replace the corks.
If all else fails, I'll follow your example to fit a Chummy style tap.
Thanks again
John