Posted by MikeBrooke on February 13, 2003 at 07:17:50:
In Reply to: slow valves posted by the guy on February 12, 2003 at 20:07:54:
First, I'm assuming your talkng about piston valves. I also had a problem with sticky valves, but I managed to eliminate the problem. First, try cleaning the valves and casings with a water based metal cleaner. I personally use Flitz stainless steel and chrome cleaner, but I sure many others would work. Just make sure that its water-based and non-abrasive. Second, try rinsing the valves and casings with distilled or filtered water. In my area, the water tends to be on the hard side and leaves mineral deposits, which isn't good for valve action. Finally, try different valve oils. I switched from Al Cass to Zaja Blue and this seemed to help. With the Al Cass I hade to oil every day and the valves action wasn't smooth, but with the Zaja, I haven't had any problems. Hope this helps.