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Offline JPG

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HELP!
« on: Jan 21, 2018, 03:30 PM »
Going on a trip soon. Brand new clam legend xl thermal cabelas edition. Front pole on right side when sitting. Won't go in! Did before, and doesn't look bent. Other side slides nice. Used graphite spray and tried to collapse it with no result. Any help would be appreciated.
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Re: HELP!
« Reply #1 on: Jan 21, 2018, 05:54 PM »
I used "DeepCreep" By Seafoam on my old Otter. Works Great !!! It's oil based though. Wipe up the excess... It is really slick stuff.    :tipup:

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Re: HELP!
« Reply #2 on: Jan 21, 2018, 07:03 PM »
It diesnt look bent but what if it is?! How do I fix it?  I can't push this thing in, even with all my weight on it.
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Re: HELP!
« Reply #3 on: Jan 21, 2018, 08:02 PM »
I'm sorry, but I'm not familiar with the Clam products. I'm an Otter guy...
I have been trying to find a u tube vid of an assembly of your shack.... I'll be back
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Re: HELP!
« Reply #4 on: Jan 21, 2018, 08:12 PM »
Can you take the bolts out of that pole and inspect it better? I'm sure that it will be a pain....but that's about all I can see to do.   :tipup:

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Re: HELP!
« Reply #5 on: Jan 21, 2018, 09:07 PM »
I can take the front pole out..the one that has the problem. I'll do that tomorrow am inspect it closer.  This thing just comes to a halt, it has to be bent some way.  Hopefully I can straighten it.
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Re: HELP!
« Reply #6 on: Jan 21, 2018, 09:25 PM »
Good luck JPG.... I wish that I could have been more helpful. I'm curious to see what you find.    :tipup:

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Re: HELP!
« Reply #7 on: Jan 21, 2018, 09:34 PM »
Thanks for being there. Ya know I tripped over the thing last night putting some elk sausage in the freezer. I didn't think anything of it although I fell on my face and I did inspect it today obviously but, that's gotta be the problem.  My clumsiness.  It has to be bent to not collapse.  No other option. 
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Re: HELP!
« Reply #8 on: Jan 21, 2018, 09:44 PM »
JPG has to be bent what I did was take my clams apart and buy regular powdered graphite it works great and stays forever
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Re: HELP!
« Reply #9 on: Jan 21, 2018, 10:45 PM »
Only hope is I can straighten it mcperch. My stupidity,  we'll see.
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Re: HELP!
« Reply #10 on: Jan 22, 2018, 08:27 PM »
Anything to report JPG ?
Keep us posted please.    :tipup:

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Re: HELP!
« Reply #11 on: Jan 22, 2018, 11:02 PM »
I will let ya know for sure. Just got out of work. Plan on getting out to the garage first thing.  Thanks guys
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Re: HELP!
« Reply #12 on: Jan 23, 2018, 09:18 AM »
It's definitely bent fellas. Just Took the front apart and noticed it. It doesn't look to severe but now I have to figure a way to straighten it. I have some long steel screws left over from hanging my garage heater. I'll try and ease it into place with that. The pole doesn't look collapsed, so that's good. I'll let ya know how it turns out. I'd send pics but I'm aggregated with that process lol :wacko:
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Re: HELP!
« Reply #13 on: Jan 23, 2018, 09:31 AM »
I think I got her boys. Pole still had some bulging but was straight as I could get it.  She slips on easy enough but just a hair tighter than the other side. No big deal at all.
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Re: HELP!
« Reply #14 on: Jan 26, 2018, 04:22 PM »
I love stories that end well  ::). Great news JPG !!!     :tipup:

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Re: HELP!
« Reply #15 on: Feb 17, 2018, 12:51 AM »
I know this is a late post , but if you ever dent or bend a tubing piece , find a way to plug up the bent section and fill it with water and freeze it . Be careful not to let it swell to much . Gotta keep an eye on it till it's just right .

 



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