Spreader Ends

   Hi all, you've never failed me before so here I go again......
This week I am attempting to replace a shroud. All is well except the part where I get it through the spreader arm now that it has the end fitting on it.
I think the end of the arm should simply slide out, allowing me to put the wire through it and put it all back together. Unfortunatly the end doesnt seem to want to come out despite lots of fresh water & 3 in 1 oil.
Does any one have any helpfull ideas, exploded diagrams, warnings what not to do?
Finally I was toying with the idea of heating the end in attempt to free it, good idea/bad idea?
thanks in advance
d

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bigum Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigum Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Spreader Ends Posted: 11 Oct 06 at 12:05pm
	Hi all, you've never failed me before so here I go again...... This week I am attempting to replace a shroud. All is well except the part where I get it through the spreader arm now that it has the end fitting on it. I think the end of the arm should simply slide out, allowing me to put the wire through it and put it all back together. Unfortunatly the end doesnt seem to want to come out despite lots of fresh water & 3 in 1 oil. Does any one have any helpfull ideas, exploded diagrams, warnings what not to do? Finally I was toying with the idea of heating the end in attempt to free it, good idea/bad idea? thanks in advance d Edited by bigum

timnoyce Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 05 Aug 04 Location: Hampshire Online Status: Offline Posts: 1991	Post Options Post Reply Quote timnoyce Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 06 at 1:20pm
	What make and model of spreader is it? Any chance of a cheeky picture to help us decide?
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bigum Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigum Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 06 at 1:34pm
	Sorry, dont know what make it is and can't do photos as I'm at work. It's off a Wavelength Contender mast if thats any help. d

catmandoo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 16 Mar 04 Online Status: Offline Posts: 545	Post Options Post Reply Quote catmandoo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 11 Oct 06 at 3:36pm
	try heating it with boiling water , gentler and less destructive than a flame Edited by catmandoo


bigum Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 06 Oct 05 Online Status: Offline Posts: 32	Post Options Post Reply Quote bigum Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Oct 06 at 8:40am
	Done It! thanks for all input. d