[C320-list] Fw: Leaking Richie compass

[Scott Thompson]

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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