farmer52 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I am sure this will be an easy one for most of you.Are the same gaskets used on both the "hose" end and the trailer?The gaskets on my trailer are dry rotted but the lip is bigger in diameter than the gasket on the hose end. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31513-gladhand-gaskets/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
j hancock Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I have used the same part in both locations.Maybe doing it the wrong way? Never had a problem that I know of. Also, I have had the seal move around in the fitting somewhat. Compression of the connection makes the seal.I have had better luck with old fashion black rubber style vs. the new style that are made red or blue urethane (or something?). Jim Quote JimIt doesn't cost anything to pay attention. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31513-gladhand-gaskets/#findComment-187981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maddog13407 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 agree, always liked the older style better like the style used in older jackhammers rather than the newer flat style with that are in the blue and red gladhands. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31513-gladhand-gaskets/#findComment-187996 Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 Thanks for the information. I put new blue/red poly seals with screens (like old ones) in the hose end. The trailer has the black rubber seals. I am going to try putting the same seals (blue/red) in the trailer and see what happens.The bad thing about Arizona is the sun and heat, it destroys rubber. Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/31513-gladhand-gaskets/#findComment-188018 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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