way to \"break-in\" new delta seals?

[glassdoctor]

I have a Delta injector, but have yet to really use it because the seal is so tight. The seals are very hard, and the ones i have are so tight it's nearly impossible to get the injector "plunger ram" to penetrate through the seal. It just wants to push it out, and the spring has little effect. Anyway, I am sure that once the seal is softened, things would dramaticly improve. Any tips or break-in advice? I know I can call Delta, but it's after hours right now, and I am here already.

[GRT]

Glassdoc you might try putting a drop of resin in the seal for lubrication. Also, you might know this already, but make sure your putting the seal in the right way. There is a very small tab on one end of the seal, this is the end that goes into the injector, hence the other end would be making contact with the glass. The bore on the seals are cone shaped ever so slight so its hard to tell. Hope this helps.

[Delta Kits]

Excellent advice from GRT...

Sometimes, when you're working in cold weather especially, the seals can be a little tight in the beginning. In addition to GRT's advice, I would make sure the seal is a bit warm, and work the plunger through the seal a couple times prior to placing the bridge on the windshield. Again, you only need to worry about this if you feel the seal is a bit tight.

[glassdoctor]

Thanks for the tips... It was last summer when I was tried it out. I don't recall which end of the seal was in the injector, but I recall that one end of the seal would fit better in the injector, but either way was too tight for the plunger to squeeze in easily.

I will get it out and play with it again soon. In fact, I have a lot of tinkering I want to do with work stuff this winter. I want to revamp my whole business... new logo design, custom workwear, marketing materials, etc... I also make my own shade umbrellas, shields, etc., and I have a home brewed headlight polishing system that always needs more play time. Maybe I should get off the computer and go do something...

[Ridge Runner]

Glassdoctor,Have you tried the black injector seals? I much prefer them. There is no break in & they are reversible so you get to use them longer. Works for me anyway.Jim

[Delta Kits]

Jim,

Actually, they are made from the exact same mold as the white ones, so they are no more reversible than the white one.

Some people use both sides of both white & black seals, so if that works for you, go ahead, but if you have a tightness issue, make sure the tab (on either white or black) is on the inside, and just work it through a few times to begin with.

Again, under most conditions you will not need to "break in" the seals, but there are instances where it may help, such as cold weather, etc.