Yes. That's my Option 4. I'm leaning that way. Dennis C.
Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 4, 2017, at 4:46 PM, Jim Watts via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > > I would drill the top hole way oversize (like 3/8") and pull the whole works > out through it. > > Jim Watts > Paradigm Shift > C&C 35 Mk III > Victoria, BC > >> On 4 June 2017 at 11:50, Dennis C. via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >> wrote: >> Good idea, but with my luck and shaky hands, I'd probably glue the slide to >> the track. :) At the least, I'd get glue in the spring so it wouldn't lift. >> >> Dennis C. >> >>> On Sun, Jun 4, 2017 at 1:35 PM, randy via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> >>> wrote: >>> Ouch, Dennis, but I wonder if a drop of five minute epoxy on a small bolt >>> or dowel could be used? Perhaps a little oil squirted in to defeat >>> adhesion around pin/track, clean top of pin, and glue. Go have a couple of >>> barley pops (ne’er mind that, wait til done!), and then with some judicious >>> wiggling of slide, lift dowel and pin enough to move slide to top of track? >>> At that point a piece of tin could be slid between slide and track to >>> slide back to remove. >>> >>> >>> >>> Just a thought, perhaps you can develop better. Good Luck, >>> >>> randy >>> >>> Tamanawas >>> >>> 29-II >>> >>> Hood River, OR >>> >>> >>> >>> From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] On Behalf Of Dennis >>> C. via CnC-List >>> Sent: Sunday, June 4, 2017 10:28 AM >>> To: CnClist <CnC-List@cnc-list.com> >>> Cc: Dennis C. <capt...@gmail.com> >>> Subject: Stus-List Intriguing challenge >>> >>> >>> >>> Was replacing end stops on the jib track this week and noticed a knurled >>> knob on the deck. It was the pull knob for the jib slide. See pic: >>> >>> >>> >>> https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B_sb5TfIENvsWm0yY3FCT0x3TjA >>> >>> >>> >>> Note knob in shadow and the top of the pull pin on the slide. It is a >>> spring pin slide. >>> >>> >>> >>> I have found a replacement slide but now need to remove the broken one. >>> This is the challenge. >>> >>> >>> >>> Option 1: Tie line to slide, take to winch and tension to "bind" pin in >>> hole in T-track. Drill and tap pin and insert machine screw to lift pin in >>> order to slide it off. >>> >>> >>> >>> Option 2: Cut slide lengthwise, separate and remove. I have Dremel, >>> RotoZip and side grinder. Side grinder and RotoZip would be great but they >>> have a way of getting away from me. I don't need a bunch of gouges in the >>> deck. Might take a lot of cutting wheels with the Dremel but higher >>> comfort level with control of tool. >>> >>> >>> >>> Option 3: Remove the T-track. Plug all the holes on one end, drill hole >>> from back side to push pin up and slide off. Probably would have to drill >>> a couple holes. This is by far least desirable option. >>> >>> >>> >>> Option 4: Drill/grind metal from top of slide to expose pin, remove spring >>> and try to remove pin with needle nose pliers, hemostat, magnet?, etc. >>> >>> >>> >>> Option 5: Remove T-track, dumpster it and the slide. Install new track. >>> Seems dumb. >>> >>> >>> >>> Options 1 and 4 seem best. Probably won't do this job for several weeks >>> since I don't expect to use the slide anytime soon. Will advise how it >>> went. >>> >>> >>> >>> Ahhhh, the joy of boat ownership. :) >>> >>> >>> >>> Dennis C. >>> >>> Touche' 35-1 #83 >>> >>> Mandeville, LA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you >>> wish to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >>> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! >> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish >> to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: >> https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> All Contributions are greatly appreciated! > > _______________________________________________ > > This list is supported by the generous donations of our members. If you wish > to make a contribution to offset our costs, please go to: > https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > All Contributions are greatly appreciated!
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