Any suggestions for replacing some liquid in my Ritche Helmsman compass. I
opened the wrong screws and let some leak out. It may contain a light oil or
glycerin. Is there a filler port on these compasses? Any suggestions would be
welcome. I would rather not send it back to Ritche as the compass may get
damaged in shipment and bringing it to a repair place can tie it up for a while.

Sherwin D.

"sherwindu" wrote in message
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Any suggestions for replacing some liquid in my Ritche Helmsman compass.
I
opened the wrong screws and let some leak out. It may contain a light oil
or
glycerin. Is there a filler port on these compasses? Any suggestions
would be
welcome. I would rather not send it back to Ritche as the compass may get
damaged in shipment and bringing it to a repair place can tie it up for a
while.

Sherwin D.


This may help you: http://www.classicmako.com/forum/top...?TOPIC_ID=4724

Kerosene or clear lamp oil.
JR

sherwindu wrote:
Any suggestions for replacing some liquid in my Ritche Helmsman compass. I
opened the wrong screws and let some leak out. It may contain a light oil or
glycerin. Is there a filler port on these compasses? Any suggestions would be
welcome. I would rather not send it back to Ritche as the compass may get
damaged in shipment and bringing it to a repair place can tie it up for a while.

Sherwin D.



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"JR North" wrote in message
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Kerosene or clear lamp oil.
JR

sherwindu wrote:
Any suggestions for replacing some liquid in my Ritche Helmsman compass.
I
opened the wrong screws and let some leak out. It may contain a light
oil or
glycerin. Is there a filler port on these compasses? Any suggestions
would be
welcome. I would rather not send it back to Ritche as the compass may
get
damaged in shipment and bringing it to a repair place can tie it up for a
while.

Sherwin D.



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From what I have read that is absolutely not the correct fluid to use.

"JimH" wrote
From what I have read that is absolutely not the correct fluid to use.

What sort of liquid would you put in a whiskey compass?

That's funny, because that's exactly what my Ritchi compass was filled
with. So, did the items you read which apparently stated that it was
'aboulutey not the correct fluid' state what WAS correct, or were they
just more baseless and factless opinions, like yours?
JR

JimH wrote:
"JR North" wrote in message
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Kerosene or clear lamp oil.
JR

sherwindu wrote:

Any suggestions for replacing some liquid in my Ritche Helmsman compass.
I
opened the wrong screws and let some leak out. It may contain a light
oil or
glycerin. Is there a filler port on these compasses? Any suggestions
would be
welcome. I would rather not send it back to Ritche as the compass may
get
damaged in shipment and bringing it to a repair place can tie it up for a
while.

Sherwin D.



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From what I have read that is absolutely not the correct fluid to use.




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"JR North" wrote in message
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That's funny, because that's exactly what my Ritchi compass was filled
with. So, did the items you read which apparently stated that it was
'aboulutey not the correct fluid' state what WAS correct, or were they
just more baseless and factless opinions, like yours?
JR

What is it about 'odorless mineral spirits' that you do not understand?

On Jun 25, 7:46 am, "JimH" ask wrote:
"JR North" wrote in message

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That's funny, because that's exactly what my Ritchi compass was filled
with. So, did the items you read which apparently stated that it was
'aboulutey not the correct fluid' state what WAS correct, or were they
just more baseless and factless opinions, like yours?
JR

What is it about 'odorless mineral spirits' that you do not understand?

Mineral spirits are the correct fluid; I refilled mine recently with
it. Go to Ritchie's website, I found detailed instructions on how to
refill a compass there.

Uh, the fact you didn't cite it in your devoid-of-information reply?
Whadudo, google it up real quick ATF to cover your ass?
JR

JimH wrote:

"JR North" wrote in message
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That's funny, because that's exactly what my Ritchi compass was filled
with. So, did the items you read which apparently stated that it was
'aboulutey not the correct fluid' state what WAS correct, or were they
just more baseless and factless opinions, like yours?
JR


What is it about 'odorless mineral spirits' that you do not understand?




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"JR North" wrote in message
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Uh, the fact you didn't cite it in your devoid-of-information reply?
Whadudo, google it up real quick ATF to cover your ass?
JR

JimH wrote:

"JR North" wrote in message
...

That's funny, because that's exactly what my Ritchi compass was filled
with. So, did the items you read which apparently stated that it was
'aboulutey not the correct fluid' state what WAS correct, or were they
just more baseless and factless opinions, like yours?
JR


What is it about 'odorless mineral spirits' that you do not understand?

Your assignment for tonight: Read the thread again, this time slowly.
Better yet, have your Dad read it to you as he can explain the big 5 letter
words to you. Please make sure you open the link I provided and have him
read that to you also. Maybe then you will understand.

Jeesh.

PS. Tomorrow's assignment is write a 300 word essay on why one should not
top post when posting in newsgroups.