Posted by psstock on 08/13/19 - 9:02 AM
#1
HELP
Rub rail on side of boat was falling off. I needed to removed the black rubber insert from the Receiver Track to refasten channel to side of boat.
After re-installation of Receiver Track, I have not been able to get black rubber insert to fully snap into channel.
I am able to get the bottom or the top back in but not both sides.
I have tried using liquid soap and flat head screwdriver to push the top back in. No luck.
Over the 30 years have the pieces shrunk or expanded that re-use of the original Receiver Track and black rubber insert is not possible.
Do I just have to suck it up and replace both the Track and the Rubber insert???
Any assistance would be appreciated.
Posted by biggiefl on 08/13/19 - 9:44 AM
#2
They can be a real pain o get back in. I use a gasket scraper(wider than screw driver) and a rubber mallet.
Posted by Phil T on 08/13/19 - 10:29 AM
#3
Having the insert be warm (hair dryer,
not heat gun) and plyable helps as does a second set of hands.
Posted by Phil T on 08/14/19 - 9:59 AM
#6
You can melt the insert and also can burn yourself.
Edited by Phil T on 08/14/19 - 10:00 AM