On 09/04/2018 15:45, RJH wrote:
On 09/04/2018 15:34, Huge wrote:
On 2018-04-09, Graeme wrote:

Any tips for removing a housing that has been in place for many (25+)
years?

Violence. Then buy a new one.


Ha! Last time I did this I did end up with a new housing - plastic IIRC.

From memory I have succeeded by soaking with penetrating fluid to liven
up what's left of the gasket (or O ring?), and taps with a rubber
mallet. Just don't be tempted to pry it off and damage the mating surface.

+1, and/or break it.

The KEY point is not to try prying, and damaging the mating surface.