I have a bubble in my compass!?!

CaptGentry · #1 (**permalink**) 01-19-2003

I was told the compass works just fine with the bubble in there but I''m still going repair it.

I would live any advice on how to proceed.

VIEXILE · #2 (**permalink**) 01-19-2003

Contact the manufacturer. Sometimes it''s cheaper to buy a new compass. Ritchie, in MA, rebuilt mine for $90 back in ''96, then the thing re-cracked from vibration within a year or two.

peterpan2k · #3 (**permalink**) 01-19-2003

Hi
It depends why the bubble is there. I resealed mine and it has been good for a couple of years now. the fluid inside is usually mineral oil. baby oil will work too.
Jim

CharleyB · #4 (**permalink**) 01-20-2003

I seem to remember that there was an extremely long thread on this subject on the C&C E-mail list. Maybe you can find it through archives?

CaptGentry · #5 (**permalink**) 01-23-2003

Well I took the thing apart and ended up having to buy 20 dollars in baby oil. I poured the oil in a bucket and put it back together under the oil to make sure and not get a bubble.

So far so good.

pirateofcapeann · #6 (**permalink**) 01-25-2003

Capt. Gentry:

You are a sailor after me own heart, sure! Good on ya, me b''y!

Pi