[C320-list] compass & 4 tough screws in base

[A. R. Gates]

I am told by Edson that I may need to grind the heads off of the 4 SS bolts, lift off the base, and use Liquid Wrench and vice grips to remove the exposed shafts & threads of the screws.
The new screws are $26 for four of 3.5" = Edson # 817-1 or -3.5 (?); order at 508 995 9711; Ken was very helpful.
Rollie  #182

-----Original Message-----
>From: "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>
>Sent: Apr 5, 2006 5:34 PM
>To: 'C320-List' <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: Leaking Richie compass
>
>Get them from EDSON.  http://www.edsonintl.com/
>
>On my old C-30 I hade to ream them out, they have new one made of some metal
>that will not seize, so they say.  The problem as Orlando mentions was the
>steel against the aluminum.  The new one may be made of "monel".  At any
>rate they are better but also use the lanicoat or a similar product when you
>screw them in.
>
>Cheers,
> 
>Dick Walker
>740 Olive Ave.
>Coronado, CA 92118-2136
>619.435.8986
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
>[mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Scott Thompson
>Sent: Wednesday, April 05, 2006 1:42 PM
>To: C320-List
>Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: Leaking Richie compass
>
>Are these available in marine supply stores or do these need to be 
>ordered from the factory?  How do I identify what I need?  I'd rather 
>not disassemble until the new parts are in hand, if possible.
>
>Richard A. Walker wrote:
>> Edson has a new set of screws that "Will not Bind".  I would reinstall
>them
>> with a liberal coat of Lanicoat or a similar product.
>> 
>> Cheers,
>>  
>> Dick Walker
>> 740 Olive Ave.
>> Coronado, CA 92118-2136
>> 619.435.8986
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com
>> [mailto:C320-List-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Church
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 10:18 PM
>> To: A. R. Gates; C320-List
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: Leaking Richie compass
>> 
>> Rollie,
>> 
>> I removed mine last week. All 4 screws were stuck. They would turn very 
>> slightly and then freeze up solid. I sprayed WD40, tightened the screw
>back 
>> down and loosened again. After about 10 cycles of spraying, tightening and
>
>> loosening, the screw finally came out, barely. A couple more cycles and
>the 
>> screw heads would have been hopelessly stripped.
>> 
>> The screws are 2 or 3 inches long and pass through a couple of assemblies 
>> before they reach a treaded piece. It takes a lot of WD40 (or other lube)
>to
>> 
>> get enough of it to travel all the way down the length of the screw.
>> 
>> You might want to try using an impact screwdriver for the loosening part
>of 
>> the above process. It will help to avoid stripping the screw heads.
>> 
>> Good luck.
>> 
>> JeffC
>> 
>> 
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "A. R. Gates" <argates2nd at earthlink.net>
>> To: "C320-List" <C320-List at catalina320.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, April 04, 2006 10:47 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: Leaking Richie compass
>> 
>> 
>>> I am trying to remove the 4 large screws below this Richie/Danforth
>compass
>> 
>>> to gain access to the steering chain below.  The screws are so tight that
>
>>> liquid wrench and hammer tapping plus muscle with a large screwdriver
>will 
>>> not make them budge.  Any suggestions?
>>> Rollie  #182,  1995
>>>
>> 
>> 
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