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Topic: Green Band Replacement
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Chris S
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posted February 16, 2018 04:50 AM
I've had many of the green constriction bands, on open reed calls degrade over time and turn into goo or get loose and dry out; so I started using fuel injector orings in place of them and haven't had a problem. Just an FYI for those that have had issues with the greenies. The orings come in different sizes etc.
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Lone Howl
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posted February 16, 2018 07:47 AM
lol..yes...I have been working on my Jeep this last year, and upgraded injectors. I bought the o ring kit for them, and when I looked at em, I thought they would hold up better than the castration bands, because yeah, those get soft and gooey.
Having said that, I really dont run bands anymore, for me, it restricts the reed to much. But they are handy for some.
Mark
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Leonard
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posted February 16, 2018 08:09 AM
Again!
What is going on with this guy?
Having said that you "don't run bands anymore"; I have no idea what to use instead?
Please enlighten me and the other dull members that have used gooey and soft bands forever?
If this keeps up I will be forced to take away your vowels!
Good hunting. El Bee
edit: see? He makes me crazy! I meant, rather than what Chris suggests.
[ February 16, 2018, 08:11 AM: Message edited by: Leonard ]
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Kokopelli
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posted February 16, 2018 12:50 PM
The green bands have many uses.
Long ago when my daughter was having boys over, I handed one of them a green band and told him to have his Gran-pa explain it to him.
Never saw that goofy sum-bitch again. ![[Smile]](smile.gif)
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Dave Allen
Hi, I'm SUPER DAVE, IN CHARGE OF Q STUFF (and Goat Leader) "I'm really not trying to be a dick".
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posted February 17, 2018 06:33 PM
My young bulls had green bands on their nuts for a spell ? I was concerned for awhile ? they were soft & gooey. Nuts dropped off eventually.
Whew !!
Might go with fuel injector orings next time ?
Sorry dudes: I'm a smart ass
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Leonard
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posted February 18, 2018 08:47 AM
Say, Dave. I'm curious. Why do you have to check the soft gooey condition of those bands? On those young bulls?
It's none of my business, of course. I like to look at pictures of naked girls, whatever floats your boat.
Good hunting. El Bee
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Dave Allen
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posted February 20, 2018 06:25 PM
Lol: I think, I made it clear in another thread. I'm lesbian !!
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Paul Melching
Radical Operator Forum "You won't get past the front gate"
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posted February 21, 2018 04:46 AM
Leonard go sit in the corner facing the wall !
lol!
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Paul Melching
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posted February 21, 2018 04:54 AM
Dave I went and looked it up I think I'm a lesbian too, a line shiner for sure !
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Krustyklimber
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posted February 27, 2018 05:34 PM
I've never had good luck with o-rings, as far as longevity goes, they seem to dry out and fail sooner than green bands do...but maybe the fuel injector bands are of a higher quality?
Given the tooling I use I'll probably always use the castration bands on the calls I make.
I always wanted to order some of the orange ones from Australia, especially when I lived in a part of the world without a Tractor Supply Co nearby.
I'll be making some calls again, here pretty soon... by the way.
Krusty
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Kokopelli
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posted February 27, 2018 06:55 PM
Hey Krusty.........Welcome back !!!!!
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