Gnasher Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hey- 2 questions here, any help appreciated- Q!)Wheel bearings- its happened more than once now that when i try and take the bearing off to change it, the tapered bearing frame is stuck solid to the axel. i have tried everything to move it, beating it with hammer and bolster, heating it up, etc and it still wont move. there seemed to be enough grease in there to. I even tried using a hacksaw but that wouldn't touch it. i would have used my grinder to cut it off but thats broke any ideas... i cant take the boat out until i have done it.. Q2)The cabin window has popped out from its rubber seal case and i can't get it back in at all. i have tried using screw drivers to put it back in place, but failing I have heard that there is a way using string and soapy water? is someone leading me on as i wouldn't have a clue how that would work. cheers Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Fox Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Hi Dan, Re your question 2. I had a window like you describe in my first boat, and changed all of the windows. The soapy water and string trick failed for me too. It sounds like you have a fixed seal around the window opening, with a lip inside that for the window to sit in. Within the outer face of the seal is a groove...for a rubber insert which tensions the whole system up. It was this that I couldn't get in. I bought a tool like a screwdriver with a diamond shaped hollow tip, through which you pass the rubber insert ...which is a tight fit within the "diamond". By soaping up the groove (no sniggers at the back) and running the tool tip slowly along the groove, you can lay/insert the rubber insert neatly in place. Best to start at the top dead centre of the window, to avoid the risk of a join at the bottom where water can collect. Make the final cut slightly over-long to get a tight fit. A smart man could make such a tool from a wire coat-hanger (part of everyone's on-board spares kit I hope!) and a pair of pliars. Not sure if that's what you have, but if so, good luck! Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjb Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 the coat hanger and washing up liquid will work from past experience graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pirky Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 Yep...... I can vouch for the method and plenty of washing up liquid.... Also Mike saying start at top centre to avoid the join in bottom leg.....may sound a bit extreme but nothing worse than a drippy leak onto stuff stored on the cabin/cuddy. still not an easy task so good luck !!! Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassncodformeplease Posted May 21, 2010 Report Share Posted May 21, 2010 (edited) Dan, if you need to borrow grinder/disc cutter always have one or two hanging around waiting to make some noise/sparks! my neighbours love them! But have just looked where youre based so a bit of trek to come over to kinson where i am but youre welcome if you need to. Mike. ps the string method does work on car windows, used to do it years ago but now recently. Edited May 21, 2010 by bassncodformeplease Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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