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| Author: | jers79hobie [ Wed May 09, 2007 6:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Main traveler Help |
I just bought a new main traveler as mine is looking really bad. I have a 1980 hobie 16 with the old traveler track (the traveler I bought is the old style looks identical to the one I took off) but when I slide the new one in it barely moves in the track any advise??? Do I have to buy a new track? Some body please help 80 bucks for a new traveler thats worse then the one I have! |
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| Author: | Sail Revolution [ Wed May 09, 2007 8:27 pm ] |
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First, are the bearings brass or stainless. If they're stainless, good. If not you've got the wrong car. The mold for the new, old style traveler car is a bit different than the stock. The bearings holes were drilled just a touch higher, which makes the car drag on the bottom of the track. Here's how I fix the problem. Get a piece of 120 grit sand paper and place the whole sheet on something flat. Sand the bottom of the car making sure to keep it as flat as possible. Sand a little at a time until the car runs freely in the track. Don't take off too much material as it will weaken the car. Hope that helps. |
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| Author: | jers79hobie [ Wed May 09, 2007 8:33 pm ] |
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They are the stainless. I'll give that a try tomorrow and let you know what I find. Thanks |
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| Author: | jers79hobie [ Mon May 14, 2007 3:16 pm ] |
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That was it just sanded the traveler a little. Thanks for the help!! |
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