Repair & maintenance: Spreader Ends

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Spreader Ends

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Topic: Spreader Ends

Posted By: bigum
Subject: Spreader Ends
Date 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

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Posted By: timnoyce
Date 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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Posted By: bigum
Date 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.

Posted By: catmandoo
Date Posted: 11 Oct 06 at 3:36pm

try heating it with boiling water , gentler and less destructive than a flame

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Posted By: bigum
Date Posted: 12 Oct 06 at 8:40am

Done It! thanks for all input.