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Old Feb 27, 2023 | 11:15 AM
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Intake gaskets were set and ready to go and then nothing from the permatex can with a trigger. Can someone please explain to me how to get these crap permatex trigger nozzles to work. I turned it counterclockwise as instruction and nothing.
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I had to strip all of the nozzle pieces off of the can down to the last plastic piece and bend that tube to apply it.
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If it is the can with the trigger, you unscrew the center white plastic nozzle a couple of turns and it should work. The nozzle then screws back down when done.

In other words you do not spin the trigger with the nozzle.
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Yes, did that, read the directions before using and this was my second time using this type nozzle. First one worked OK but hardened after a month of non use, second can did not work no matter what except stripping all parts off and using the valve stem piece.
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They should make that stuff in a metal can, and maybe put a small brush built into the cap. Unscrew, brush on, screw the cap back on. I bet people would buy it.
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