Loki case cleanup

[terryg]

What is the best method to remove the graphite nozzle from the case after use? Any special tools or tricks to make the process easier?

 

[Antares JS]

After removing the snap rings, I usually shove the forward closure in further to pull the nozzle and liner out, then shove the forward closure out with a wood dowel.

 

[Loki Research]

Terry, I recommend putting a shop towel over the nozzle end of the case before pushing out a nozzle. Sometimes they can fly right out and this will help catch it from slipping through your fingers. After testing when the motor is still hot, often times I just pull the bulkhead out and the entire internals come out as one piece. If the bulkhead comes out by itself, then I put a dowel in the nozzle exit (larger than the throat) and push the nozzle and liner out the head end and onto the grass. The nozzle o-ring helps push out the grease as well.

 

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[Dwatkins]

Fill the snap ring groove with grease beforehand. Helps stop the ring from sticking in the groove. Use this trick in loading and disassembling.

 

[Handeman]

I remove snap rings, pull the forward closure out, then use a broom handle/dowel with a rubber crutch/cane foot on it to push the nozzle out. The rubber foot helps reduce the chance of damaging the nozzle. Also, the broom handle is plenty long enough for a 76/13000 case.