'71 Starcraft Wanderstar- "The Hilton"
Thought I should post this up because the "Search" feature doesn't return any results and there might be some useful info for older Starcraft owners or those that are mad enough to embark on a complet...
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Thanks UP. I now know why guys pay a couple hundred for a good crimping tool, the die crimper I used was the cheapest route but my arm is still sore from all the wrenching, lol. The good thing about the die crimper is that you really don't need a go-no go tool to check your work. If you tighten the rings up correctly, they all come out even and perfectly the same.
I ended up rebuilding the relief flapper on the bottom of the air compressor. Sorry, but I was in a hurry so no pictures. Basically, the little diaphragm comp had sat unused for years and dirt/rust had infiltrated. I broke it down and cleaned it all up. Along the way I removed the flapper and had to tap a 3mm fastener into the housing to reinstall it. It now appears to be working with no leaking. Tomorrow will be the water test. My fingers are crossed.
I ended up rebuilding the relief flapper on the bottom of the air compressor. Sorry, but I was in a hurry so no pictures. Basically, the little diaphragm comp had sat unused for years and dirt/rust had infiltrated. I broke it down and cleaned it all up. Along the way I removed the flapper and had to tap a 3mm fastener into the housing to reinstall it. It now appears to be working with no leaking. Tomorrow will be the water test. My fingers are crossed.
