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| Author: | Danny13 [ Fri Apr 03, 2015 3:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Circle hatch problem new outback |
Circle Hatch problem: My new outback the rear circle hatch is perfect... but the one in front by my legs does not close flush there is like a 1/4" lip or so any way to fix this issue ? or is this a common thing? |
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| Author: | Dr.SteelheadCatcher [ Fri Apr 03, 2015 9:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Circle hatch problem new outback |
Apply a light coating of silicon grease (plumbers silicon grease) to the o-ring with your finger and then push the cover closed. You could also use "dielectric grease" from an auto parts store. |
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| Author: | Hebs [ Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Circle hatch problem new outback |
Did you order this online or pick it up at a dealer? If you did get it from a dealer I would talk it over with them... that is if you don't want to deal with it yourself. (IMO when you spend this much $ on a kayak, you expect a certain level of quality control) |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Fri Apr 03, 2015 11:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Circle hatch problem new outback |
The hatches have a center lock and can tip a bit if the o-ring is dry causing friction. As mentioned above... lubricate with silicone. Never use a petroleum lube. That will ruin the o-ring. If the hatch is not level, simply press it down with your palm. In any case, the seal works even with a tipped lid. That is one of the features that is great about the design. The o-ring seals against the vertical cylinder rather than a flat surface like other hatches. |
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| Author: | Danny13 [ Fri Apr 03, 2015 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Circle hatch problem new outback |
is wd-40 silicone spray ok? thanks for the advice.. yes i bought from a dealer an wish they saw this.. but not worth my time to drive 40 mins with it each way if a simple fix. |
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| Author: | mmiller [ Sat Apr 04, 2015 6:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Circle hatch problem new outback |
No! Wd40 is not OK! Quote: WD-40® contains petroleum distillates
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| Author: | Danny13 [ Sat Apr 04, 2015 7:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Circle hatch problem new outback |
Even the silicone version ? |
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| Author: | Roadrunner [ Sat Apr 04, 2015 11:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Circle hatch problem new outback |
WD-40 has indicated that their silicone spray is safe for such applications, but NOT the regular WD-40 (which contains mostly petroleum based mineral spirits). BTW, when properly screwed down, those hatches should be mostly flush, if not necessarily even. If it's actually sitting 1/4" high at the fastening point, be sure it's really screwed down and not in a "false" down, where the threads didn't engage! 
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| Author: | Danny13 [ Sun Apr 05, 2015 2:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Circle hatch problem new outback |
Thanks .. The seal looks fine I will mess with the screws a little an try silicone |
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| Author: | MadCowMuu [ Sun Apr 05, 2015 4:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Circle hatch problem new outback |
I have been using WD-40 silicone spray for this same problem and really helps. I also use it on the rudder moving parts. |
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| Author: | John Sims [ Mon Apr 06, 2015 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Circle hatch problem new outback |
I had a hatch problem also. The sides were warped up and it leaked. The local dealer gave me a new hatch to install. |
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