For future - an oil filter puller actually grabs large diameter cylinders like your center tube, with little bruising as the force is spread out over the entire circumference. And it locks on, to free up hands to just hold the lever.
Nice tip on dry thread cleaning, & screw removal. Was like watching a tight rope walker with you holding tools and set screw over the water.... also next time, leather belt helps as strap wrench
Forever to be known as the balls episode in my head. Really cool trick with the tape to get the balls back in the race. What I like about WD 40 is how it got it's name. It was the companies 40th attempt at getting the formula right. Cheers for the vid.
So a couple of tricks I have used to remove stubborn fittings (that might or might not help in future missions) * for seized bolts = try using wax as a penetrant, apply heat to the bolt or set screw (for small fittings hold a soldering iron tip to bolt to transfer heat to bolt and not directly to aluminium race) and slowly apply small amounts of wax around base of thread (birthday candle wax will do) ..... doesn’t sound like its better but believe me it wicks in better than any product I know it’s a go to not a last resort. Sometimes heat is good enough.....this also works well to remove bolts when the dreaded red lock tight has been used. * for holding slippery round objects = I have in the past made filter and cylinder strap wrenches from sockets ...... find a little used socket to modify (tube sockets work best), something like a 15mm (you hardly ever use that one .... except 2 days after doing this to it of course), find appropriate strap material (this could be webbing or Paracord) and drill through the socket to make slot (near base) and file smooth. Now you have a make shift strap wrench ..... wrap the loop of material around object then pass through cut opening in socket, attach socket wrench to socket and turn wrench ..... this binds up the strap and tightens grip as it also allows the transfer of torque to the part. You can apply some double sided tape to the gripping face to increase traction if things are desperate.
Are the new bearings merely trichloroethylene induced in a suitable epoxy resin? It’s great that your children are learning about maintainance on a boat.
I have had luck using a tie-down strap and a flat piece of metal to rig up a strap wrench for similarly sized jobs. Works in a pinch. Drill a hole (or two depending on the strap) a little bit above the base, connect both sides of the strap at the hole and you add tension by torquing the bar against the strap.
Bummer about your balls. If I remember correctly, I held mine in with a little honey that I then washed out with lots of warm water. BUt your tape trick looks good. Cheers for the backing off of the thread, I will remember that. Do your kids get a head start when they start a shipwright apprenticeship? Maybe start at second year?
@@youngbarnaclesyup bites my butt paying those prices for things hey. I needed 2 new heat exchangers for my yanmar engines on my Catana 47 and the agent in Thailand wanted $4500 each😳. I bought 2 from the agent in Netherlands and shipped and paid duties for $1200 each. For me that’s just a rip off
I always put a beach towel or 2 under me so nothing drops thru the tramp. Saved many a tool, part etc.
For future - an oil filter puller actually grabs large diameter cylinders like your center tube, with little bruising as the force is spread out over the entire circumference. And it locks on, to free up hands to just hold the lever.
Cool. Thanks mate 👍
Nice tip on dry thread cleaning, & screw removal. Was like watching a tight rope walker with you holding tools and set screw over the water.... also next time, leather belt helps as strap wrench
Forever to be known as the balls episode in my head. Really cool trick with the tape to get the balls back in the race. What I like about WD 40 is how it got it's name. It was the companies 40th attempt at getting the formula right. Cheers for the vid.
WD: Water Displacement! It is not a lubricant and surfaces that are exposed to it will corrode. Try it on a bicycle chain in the rain!
So a couple of tricks I have used to remove stubborn fittings (that might or might not help in future missions)
* for seized bolts = try using wax as a penetrant, apply heat to the bolt or set screw (for small fittings hold a soldering iron tip to bolt to transfer heat to bolt and not directly to aluminium race) and slowly apply small amounts of wax around base of thread (birthday candle wax will do) ..... doesn’t sound like its better but believe me it wicks in better than any product I know it’s a go to not a last resort. Sometimes heat is good enough.....this also works well to remove bolts when the dreaded red lock tight has been used.
* for holding slippery round objects = I have in the past made filter and cylinder strap wrenches from sockets ...... find a little used socket to modify (tube sockets work best), something like a 15mm (you hardly ever use that one .... except 2 days after doing this to it of course), find appropriate strap material (this could be webbing or Paracord) and drill through the socket to make slot (near base) and file smooth. Now you have a make shift strap wrench ..... wrap the loop of material around object then pass through cut opening in socket, attach socket wrench to socket and turn wrench ..... this binds up the strap and tightens grip as it also allows the transfer of torque to the part.
You can apply some double sided tape to the gripping face to increase traction if things are desperate.
Are the new bearings merely trichloroethylene induced in a suitable epoxy resin? It’s great that your children are learning about maintainance on a boat.
I have had luck using a tie-down strap and a flat piece of metal to rig up a strap wrench for similarly sized jobs. Works in a pinch. Drill a hole (or two depending on the strap) a little bit above the base, connect both sides of the strap at the hole and you add tension by torquing the bar against the strap.
Sorry, a piece of flat stock with a small bend on the strap side.
Bummer about your balls. If I remember correctly, I held mine in with a little honey that I then washed out with lots of warm water. BUt your tape trick looks good. Cheers for the backing off of the thread, I will remember that. Do your kids get a head start when they start a shipwright apprenticeship? Maybe start at second year?
that last ball going in, nearly shat myself.
😂😂
Another good video 👍
Thanks Richard
Great Job, I have the exact problem in my Nemo Furlin Jib (same model as you). Can somebody give a name tag to find the replacing balls ?? Thanks...
Any of the torlon balls should fit. Ours were 5/16. Harken supplies these for many of their own products although they are a little expensive
Yeah dad, are the very bottom row of bearings going to be replaced, they're under the same load as the very top bearings?
Use an oil filter remover. Worked for me on a trimaran furler
Yeah he's probably right. Dad being a tight ass not paying Island prices unless he really has to 😜
@@youngbarnacles I hear he picked up that the wind gear on top of a cure 55 was drawn on backwards.
😂😂😂 we can neither confirm nor deny that allegation as the information is highly classified 🤫😂 but yeah that kid doesn't miss much
@@youngbarnaclesyup bites my butt paying those prices for things hey. I needed 2 new heat exchangers for my yanmar engines on my Catana 47 and the agent in Thailand wanted $4500 each😳. I bought 2 from the agent in Netherlands and shipped and paid duties for $1200 each. For me that’s just a rip off