BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Why remove the control cable when you are just fixing the seal? Just remove spring and operating clevis - I used a stainless clevis and 'R' clip . Cheers Peter W Edited October 25, 2019 by BlueTR3A-5EKT Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted March 25, 2019 Report Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) . Edited April 15, 2020 by Fireman049 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Peter I would not go near the control cable as you suggest - I think Stan was giving a general warning of potential mishaps. Thanks also for the photos. Feel much more confident now! Tom Always an admirer of your innovations but I lack your skills. Keeping it simple just about gets me by! Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 (edited) Miles, Answer for the less gifted than Tom. Cut slots in the rubber gasket, back off the screws as described slide new rubber and hope that it is not too thick so it does not allow the lid to close fully.The rubber will be more than captured by the hinge plate and screws. Be aware that repro ones seem to be much thicker than the Original and sometimes wont compress enough to get a good flat fit. I was lucky to have a NOS one that fitted and remains flat. Insert a nice fresh yellow duster into the bottom to prevent dropped objects descending into the heater then get the most useful workshop tools being a telescopic magnet. Do not doubt magnet strength as they will easily pick up a socket. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16-Lb-Telescopic-Magnetic-Pick-Up-Tool-Heavy-Duty-750mm-Long-Reach-Amtech-S2235/273275786918? I have one of these as well Bergen Long Pick Up Telescopic Tool with Magnet Magnetic 2lb BER6727 Edited March 26, 2019 by Rodbr Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Thanks for the link Rod, just ordered one. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Rod Good practical idea re the duster. Already have one of those magnetic wands - a pristine one that has sat unused in a kitchen drawer for years! And you are right, the magnet is strong. Thanks. Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted March 26, 2019 Report Share Posted March 26, 2019 Hi Guys, Nice when people acknowledge something that helps. There is another one that I was given with a torch round the outside, torch was rubbish but the magnetic end has a flexible which means that you can pick up at 90 degrees. And for those really heavy items I have 4x150lb magnet bars which are used to bolt the ladders inside tubes where welded tabs are forbidden due to fracture issues in the tube due to torque. i.e. Turbine towers. Miles, If fitting a repro rubber seal you may have to trim down the thickness to get it fit flush, do this on the underside so that the hack job is not so visible. Put a duct tape tab on the lid which allows you to push lid down but lift it again without having to reconnect the linkage till finally completed. It would be well to remove lid and get the hinge lid moving freely and use waterproof spray grease. if you get it right the lid shut snap shut against the spring and form a good seal but it needs to be well lubed for this. If not eventually the hinge tab breaks off at the hinge pin and you are well screwed as it is welded to the lid. Ideally do it onc,e do it right!!! Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MilesA Posted March 27, 2019 Report Share Posted March 27, 2019 Thanks again Rod - its those little details from experience which make all the difference even to what looks like a modest job. This thread now looks like a comprehensive guide from various Forum users for future readers. Thumbs up for Forum users! Miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen H Posted October 7, 2019 Report Share Posted October 7, 2019 On 3/1/2010 at 2:49 PM, angelfj said: The mechanism is not detailed in any TR document, at least I haven't seen anything. This sketch may help. It was drawn by Johannes Eichert, a TR enthusiast from Germany. and this photo Hi Guys Does anyone by chance have a copy of these pictures to hand as I don't seem to be able access them. Many thanks Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j-eichert Posted October 8, 2019 Report Share Posted October 8, 2019 Maybe this helps Regards, Johannes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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