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| Author: | Ogre_fl [ Thu Feb 12, 2015 11:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Getaway leg tension assemblies |
Hello, I could use 2 replacement leg tension assemblies for my Getaway wings. Before ordering up new ones I figured I would see if anyone had some used ones. Thanks Ogre |
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| Author: | Ogre_fl [ Mon Apr 06, 2015 8:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: WTB Getaway leg tension assemblies (37091001) |
Well......That was a major pain.  The wing leg screw design is a nightmare to get un-done after several years in saltwater use. The threaded area is buried deep in the wing casting and of course being of dissimilar metals it was corroded together. After breaking 3 Philips head impact driver bits and totally buggering the screw head I had to grind the head to fit a standard wrench. Even with that it took a 3' long cheater bar. Thought I was going to snap that screw many times. 
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| Author: | powerj [ Mon Apr 06, 2015 9:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway leg tension assemblies |
I cannot believe they did not snap! |
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| Author: | Roy [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 1:16 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway leg tension assemblies |
Personally I would have put SS bolts back in instead of the screws, that way at least you can get them out easier later on. Did you put a little silicone grease on the new ones before you put them in? |
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| Author: | Ogre_fl [ Thu Apr 09, 2015 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway leg tension assemblies |
I used nickle based anti seize. I am thinking of replacing them with cap screws. I figured I might bugger up the screws so I ordered new ones when I ordered the new legs. Had no idea it would have turned out as bad as it did. |
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| Author: | Roy [ Fri Apr 10, 2015 2:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Getaway leg tension assemblies |
I don't sail in salt water but if I did I would do a lot more maintenance than I do now. |
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