Jet wheel cylinders

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  • Glowplug
    Glowplug Expert Adviser
    Syd these are very difficult to come by; sleeving the originals is an option.
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Because they are alloy pistons they do tend to oxidise very badly, causing them to eventually seize in  the cylinder.  I have found this can be minimized by liberally coating the pistons and end boots with silicone grease, likeplumbers use in  taps.     
  • bob ward
    bob ward Senior Contributor
    Is making new alloy pistons an option, are they something simple that can be made on a lathe?
  • Geoff
    Geoff Senior Contributor
    Probably, but the silicone grease solution works.  You could probably turn up steel pistons.  getting the internal collar that the boot fits over could be tricky though.   
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  • KEL 39
    KEL 39 Member
    If you are going to sleeve the cylinders I have found Bronze bushing stock works 
    well and is ready available. It machines easy and will polish to a mirror finish.
    It will not rust or tarnish like steel over time.
    Stainless is a better option, but has to be seamless tubing and is very expensive and 
    is a lot harder to machine.

       
  • mcclearydorian
    mcclearydorian Member
    36029 is the part number from napa for rear wheel cylinders for the jet. Good luck on finding fronts more than likely will have to be sleeved

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