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SherwoodCleaningSe

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g clamp goose neck stuck.
« on: August 11, 2008, 05:16:34 pm »
Hi got my gooseneck stuck fast on the end of my slx and can't get it off. Any ideas.

Ta.

Simon.
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NWH

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2008, 05:23:05 pm »
WD40 sprayed right into the neck of it,silly question are you turning it the right way.WD should do it.
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Jeff Brimble

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2008, 05:40:33 pm »
Funny you should post that just at the same time I got 2 c/f modular sections stuck together  :'( Got them home and heated them up with a hot air gun and 10 seconds later they where free  ;D
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SherwoodCleaningSe

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2008, 05:51:04 pm »
Yep I'm going the right way. I'll give the wd40 a go failing that I'll get my missis hair drier on it.  Just a bit frightened of crushing the pole. 

Cheers guys. First time I've really used the goodeneck. I normally stick with the swivel on an angle adapter, but the angle adapter snapped today and I didn't have another one predrilled.

Simon. 
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NWH

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2008, 05:59:55 pm »
If stiffens up a bit cos it`s metal on metal.
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2008, 07:24:06 pm »
Usually I have to advise users on how to keep their G-fit tight on the end of the pole!

As has been said metal on metal can cause quite a tight fit, so the best way of undoing this would be to get one person to hold the poles top section tightly and then if you 'wobble' the gooseneck back and forth whilst trying to unscrew it, this will allow a little movement on the thread which will enable you to unscrew it little by little.
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SherwoodCleaningSe

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2008, 08:23:31 pm »
Thanks for the  tip alex. I followed the advice on your YouTube video and did it nice and tight. Mental note "eat less spinage".

I'll try all the ideas out when I get home and after dinner.

Cheers all. 
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Bobs Window Cleaning

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2008, 08:34:20 pm »
Alex

        Mine keeps coming loose. How should I tighten it up?


Bob
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Why oh Why did he spell my name as bod & not bob on my wedding invites.

NWH

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2008, 08:36:47 pm »
Quote from: Bod on August 11, 2008, 08:34:20 pm
Alex

        Mine keeps coming loose. How should I tighten it up?


Bob
Your not screwing it on far enough,when it`s screwed right on it feels as if it`s rubbing against the pole itself when in fact it`s not really.Turn the pole into the gooseneck not the other way round,it fits better.
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Bobs Window Cleaning

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2008, 08:50:22 pm »
ok I will keep on screwing ;)
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Alex Gardiner

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2008, 08:54:55 pm »
Quote from: Bod on August 11, 2008, 08:34:20 pm
Alex

        Mine keeps coming loose. How should I tighten it up?


Bob

Tightening it up should do the trick. Occasionally it doesn't and then I recommend using a dab of glue in one place on the thread to act as a threadlock. This works a treat and doesn't stop you undoing it if needed.
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Bobs Window Cleaning

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2008, 09:17:40 pm »
Thanks Alex. ;D
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SherwoodCleaningSe

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Re: g clamp goose neck stuck.
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2008, 10:30:29 pm »
Got it loose in the end wooopie.

Had to vice the gooseneck in the end.  Did the wd40 and Alex's method which may have loosened it, but there's no way that it was coming off when out on the road.

Bod if you want yours tightened I'll do it, but you might not get it off.  :)
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