Any tips on how to remove the caps? The reservoirs look very fragile, and I am reluctant to apply too much force.
Carl
Any tips on how to remove the caps? The reservoirs look very fragile, and I am reluctant to apply too much force.
Carl
I use a pair of regular pliers to grab the cap at the top and give a gentle twist as you pull it out. Usually once you have it halfway out you can easily pull it out by hand.
If you are worried about marking up the cap with the pliers put some tape on the jaws of the pliers but generally if you are grabbing it hard enough to mark it up you are squeezing it too hard.
Something like an eye dropper works great to add fluid. Usually when topping off you only need a tablespoon full or less of fluid per side.
Pete Dougherty
Customer Support Manager
Cub Crafters Inc
Thanks, Pete. That's what I tried, but it refuses to cooperate. I'll give it another go.
Carl
The only part that you want to be gripping is the top 1/8" or so that should be slightly larger diameter than the reservoir itself.
Pete Dougherty
Customer Support Manager
Cub Crafters Inc
I use a 1/2 inch open end wrench. Slip it around the resevior and lift under the cap edge. Avoid covering the hole in the top of the cap to not create a vacuum in the resevior. Works great. Then only fill to 2/3 of resevior. No marks from pliers.
I went to Tractor Supply and bought a couple Horse Syringes, they work Great!
Is this forum great or what?
To summarize what advice I like best:
1. The half inch open wrench is a foolproof method.
2. Pliers work in skilled hands, but still make me nervous.
3. Eye droppers are perfect. You can get a three pack of glass eyedroppers for a few dollars at Walgreen's.
Other ideas work, but these are my favorites.
Carl
Those syringes are good for sedating Husky pilots when they see Carbon Cub takeoff distances.