[C320-list] Genoa turning blocks

[Warren Updike]

Ditto. On our #62, the screws were of different lengths. Mark them as they come out. Putting them in the wrong holes can cause problems in the overhead of the aft cabin. Also, I rebidded with butyl rubber after cleaning and chamfering the holes. I like that better than the gooey alternatives.

Warren and Pattie Updike
1994 C320 "Warr de Mar" #62

-----Original Message-----
From: Bruce Heyman [mailto:bruceheyman at cox.net] 
Sent: Monday, June 09, 2014 5:31 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Genoa turning blocks

Hi Pat,
Yes they do come off.  After removing the four screws I then used a really thin paint scrapper to break the seal.  I used a rubber mallet to force the scrapper into the bedding compound and was careful to not damage the fiber glass.  Then used goo-be-gone to clean up the surface.
Good luck,
Bruce

Bruce Heyman (949) 289-8400

pat reynolds <lorasalum at yahoo.com> wrote:

>need to replace genoa turning block.  I have removed the 4 screws but can't budge the block.  tried tapping it with hammer.  Has anyone removed/replaced these.  I am thinking maybe they are bedded with 3M 5200 caulk.  If so has anyone any experience removing this sealant?