How to use Problem Solvers SID Adapter

[letenn]

I bought the Adapter to check/add air to SID SL forks.  I threaded in the top, but it doesn’t depress the schraeder valve.  I tried to pump air, but it wouldn’t fill.  Thing is, I don’t see how it would work anyway.  The adapter is open.  Seems like air would leak out.  Probably have to remove with the pump valve still connected?     

[livernose]

Can you attach a photo? Not sure which adapter you are talking about. If it’s this one, the adapter stays on the pump. Attached is a photo of my adapter on my shock pump.

[letenn]

That’s as far down as the adapter will thread.  Once it depresses the schraeder valve will air escape?  If the pump wasn’t attached that is?

[livernose]

That’s the same adapter. You really have to push it past the o-ring and then thread it in. It does stay on the pump otherwise it would bleed all the air right out of the shock.

If that doesn’t work maybe the o-ring is a little too big and won’t allow it to get to the threads.

[letenn]

Okay thanks for the info.  maybe I’ll try it first with the O Ring off then to see if I can get it in easier.  I didn’t want to break it off in there.  

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