[C320-list] Leaking Opening Port

[Scott Thompson]

I've found I can stop those leaks by thoroughly cleaning lens and gasket followed by generous application of Armour-All several times. But perhaps my gaskets are less worn. 

> On Oct 5, 2017, at 1:28 PM, Elizabeth Schwartz <schwartz781 at optimum.net> wrote:
> 
> ahoy all.....The only leak I have on #245....'95.....is on one of the opening portlights in the salon.....leaks between the plastic lens and the gasket......would that be just the gasket to replace for fix?....Thanks...Joe 
> 
> 
> On Thu, Oct 05, 2017 at 12:09 PM, Ade Bateman wrote:
> 
>>> On Thu, Oct 05, 2017 at 05:31:15, Rick Sulewski wrote:
>>> 
>>>  FYI - something to consider when replacing port lights :
>>> 
>>> Last year I discovered a way to easily remove/release each frame from
>>> the hull in less than 20 seconds each without damage and without prying
>>> off the frame from the exterior side (after removing all of the inside
>>> frame retaining screws).
>>> I simply leaned against the frame from the inside with a screw driver
>>> placed first in the  middle of each side for about 3-5 seconds and then
>>> in the middle of the lower frame section for a few seconds before I
>>> could simply push the frame off the hull. Used "Goof Off" to easily
>>> remove the old sealant from the hull in about 3 minutes for each port
>>> after briefly scrapping off a small amount of old excess sealant left
>>> after the frame released.  Most of the time was spent liberally prepping
>>> the new frames with Bed It butyl rubber sealant. Installed each port
>>> from the inside to place it against the exterior side of the hull from
>>> the inside without the need for an extra pair of hands. Drew the frames
>>> tighter with the interior frame ring over several minutes to squeeze out
>>> the excess sealant that was easily removed from the exterior of the hull
>>> a few days later with a razor blade.
>> 
>> While I've used Bed It butyl tape for resealing lots of things, I actually
>> used Life Calk for re-bedding my leaking portlights (and installing a
>> new replacement). I've found it more difficult to get a consistent seal
>> with the tape on larger areas where you need to bend and potentially layer
>> the tape. Plus you really need to tighten hardware incrementally to let the
>> butyl find it's way into all the gaps. I preferred a more liquid sealant
>> for doing the portlights.
>> 
>> Ade.
>>