ACS Vesuvius Evo Leva

Blackbirdman

Quick question: so I removed the piston assembly.

there is a white spacer (which I couldn’t see on Patrick Savages video) between the spring and the piston itself. Not sure if it is supposed to be like this. I’m not sure if it is broken or that it should be this way. Anyway, should I worry.

As you can see I have some cleaning to do.

Machine still works great by the way!

DavecUK

Blackbirdman there is a white spacer between the spring and the piston itself. Not sure if it is supposed to be like this. I’m not sure if it is broken or that it should be this way. Anyway, should I worry.

It does have a split in it from new, although it looks a bit distorted. it’s only function it to stop any rubbing metal parts on the bore….which if you examine the bore, you can see if it’s still doing. I do think it’s worth ordering a couple of spares though.

P.S. Check with ACS because that looks thinner than they usually are, but of you have the safety system piston, that might explain it.

Adrianmsmith

Blackbirdman

Maybe it looks off and just needs the piston taking off and pressure releasing and then move the Teflon round a tad so the split is more under the part of the spring that is flat. Guess it would then fit in a more aesthetically pleasing if not “better” position .

Mine certainly sits flat….. Not saying that is mechanically better or an advantage but i think only due to the positioning of the split, which is right at the end of the flat part of the spring.

Blackbirdman

DavecUK ok, thanks for clearing that up. It does seem to work as intended since the bore of the grouphead looks fine.

I’ll contact Paolo to ask him if he sees any abnormalities. I do not have the safety system by the way.

Blackbirdman

Adrianmsmith Thanks for getting back to me. I agree that it probably isn’t a problem. If I ever get the correct tool I’ll probably fix it, but it doesn’t really bother me at the moment.
Any need to get a tool to disassemble the piston? Maybe for some real deep cleaning?

kilo

To disassemble, you need a “pensleutel voor haakse slijpers”

Adrianmsmith

kilo @Blackbirdman or an adjustable angle grinder blade nut removal tool will do 🤪

Not sure if @Norvin is still selling any of the “unofficial!” Tool he made, perfect for the job ..

Mine was an unfinished one….. but fitsperfectly.

Blackbirdman

kilo Never thought of this! Dank in ieder geval:)

Blackbirdman

Adrianmsmith I think I’ve seen that one in the video.

Norvin

Adrianmsmith I’m not making any more of the removal tools. I found that the piston wasn’t particularly screwed in very tight but care needs to be taken as the material is soft and easily bruised.

Adrianmsmith

Blackbirdman

I dont mind sharing it if you are in the UK as postage is simple, but is there a hint you may be in France? 😎

Blackbirdman

Adrianmsmith A bit more up north, located in the Netherlands.

Adrianmsmith

Norvin im still happy as I got one of your very last ones!!

As you say, they are not too tight and with a damp dishcloth I’m sure you can manage perfectly by hand

Adrianmsmith

Blackbirdman

Ah oh yes i did know that!!

Are you anywhere near Efteling theme park? (My favourite theme park in the Netherlands) 😎

Adrianmsmith

A new leak, if you can call it a leak

The smallest most niggliest leak in what is the worsist(!) possible place. . Hate it when that front panet is involved.

Waiting for a ⅜ bsp coupler coming to try out an idea(!!) to do it in situ without any cosmetic damage 😚

When is a leak only nearly a leak!!

Cuprajake

Adrianmsmith thats fixed from the back 😬😬😬

LMSC

Adrianmsmith Ouch! 😥

LMSC

Adrianmsmith The smallest most niggliest leak in what is the worsist(!) possible place. . Hate it when that front panet is involved.

I had a somewhat similar issue in addition to the leak at the back. This may happen if the steam wand handle becomes movable. I removed (of course no scratch to the chrome), applied a semi-permanent glue, left to dry for an hour before fixing the steam tip accessories.

Of course, the back panel fix has a mind of its own. 😳

Blackbirdman

Adrianmsmith Not that close, 1 hour drive. But I guess that would be considered close by in other bigger countries ;). But we also love it. I have some old Vinyl records with Efteling fairytales which my children love to listen to.

Adrianmsmith

Blackbirdman

Its very different to Alton Towers!!

Adrianmsmith

Cuprajake

Yes to take off all of the valve but i want to try and split the body without doing that. Not sure really which is the worst of the two evils 😎. Do you want to open a pole, if I will end up damaging the powder coating the Chrome or both 🤔😭😭

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