Removing Carrier

[JrnyFan1985]

Quick help if anyone could.

I'm trying to remove the carrier from the X-valve so I can get to the PT O-ring to replace it. Is there a tool I need to remove it? I'm staring at the carrier now and I can't seem to shake it loose. Please help.

[Mayzons]

use your valve thumb screw

[di96]

A Q-tip has worked nicely for me, shove it through and pull it on out.

[michbich]

i have the same problem, I tried bent paper clips in the form of a tooth pick..didn't work. The Q-tip sounds like a gread idea.

[MANN]

use your valve thumb screw

this man speaks truth

[SchoolU101]

I would be worried that the threads of the screw would put undue wear and tear on the carrier o-ring.

I actually bought a set of dental picks for this exact reason (as well as others) off of eBay. They're much cheaper than you'd expect. 3 picks for $5 shipped.

Q-tip does sound like a great idea.

[Ruler_Mark]

i use a dentist pick

[di96]

I would be worried that the threads of the screw would put undue wear and tear on the carrier o-ring.

I agree, used the screw a few times but didn't like having those threads directly on the o-rings sealing surface. Q-tip works perfect.

[Hilltop Customs]

been using the field strip screw since the lvl 10 came out....never had a problem