Ace250 Skidplate Loose. Any suggestions ?

ToddB64

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• Apr 26, 2006

• #1

I bought my Ace250 late last year (cold weather).
Since the weather is warm now, the skid plate for
the standard coil falls off. This doesn't surprise me...
...plastic expands !

Questions:

     #1 Has anyone else out there had this problem ?
     #2 Is there a good way to tighten the fit ?  (Not too
           impressed with the tape I'm using now.)

Thanks for any ideas or advice you care to give.

ToddB64
Ace250
           

 

hoser

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• Apr 26, 2006

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One suggestion would be to use clear silicone sealant to seal the gap around the top of the coil cover. Serves a dual purpose, keeps the cover on, and prevents dirt and sand from getting between the cover and the coil.

 

jeff@middlesex

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• Apr 26, 2006

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I think garrett was at one time replacing the loose covers with new ones. Try garrett and see what they say.

 

X

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• Apr 26, 2006

• #4

Whats a skid plate ?
I can say that I haven't had things fall off my Ace after a year of hard use.

 

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• Apr 26, 2006

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coil cover

 

Treasurekidd

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• Apr 26, 2006

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I'd try Garrett, as they have a rep for excellent customer service, but the silicone idea Hoser made works just as well, and maybe even better. Good luck!

 

ToddB64

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• Apr 27, 2006

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Thanks hoser, Jeff@middlesex, X-Ray and
Treasurekidd for replies on the subject problem.

Sorry I used the wrong term, but hey, this could
be a new item for the glossary (skidplate = coil
cover). 

Hoser, I like your idea of using silicone sealant, but
will see if I can mooch a free replacement from
Garrett first. Depending on how this works out, I
may use the sealant  idea later. Actually, I thought
of this, but wanted other opinions.

Will call Garrett tomarrow and post results
on this forum tomarrow evening (if I can kick wifey off computer solitaire card game for a bit  )

Thanks again 'tectorbuddies !

ToddB64
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ToddB64

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Hi ....hoser, Jeff@middlesex, X-Ray & Treasurekidd !

Sorry I'm late reporting results of my contact with
Garrett re my loose coin cover, but here goes.

The people I spoke with were not aware of this
problem happening in the past, nevertheless, they
kindly agreed to send me a free replacement !
Should have it by the end of this week.

Thanks again !
ToddB64
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All's well that ends well !

 

ModernDayWarrior

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• May 1, 2006

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You can use plastic zip ties to keep it on.

 

local_coins

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• May 2, 2006

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I used electrical tape around the outside and it worked great. I took the tape off to clean the sand out of it the other day and I could not get the cover off! I am confused as to why it "stuck" on there! Anyway, that seems to work for me. I like the silicone idea too.

 

ToddB64

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• May 2, 2006

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Hi  ModernDayWarrior and Local_Coins !

Thanks for your suggestions on fixing a loose coil
cover.

My replacement cover from Garrett arrived today
and I'm glad to say it fits much tighter than the
original !


ToddB64
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