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porthole

Posted: Fri Jun 03, 2016 6:52 pm
by RogerRose
1981 37ft sedan with three portholes. How do I take them out without breaking them. I took out all screws around frame. but they seem to be one piece. No wood frame, just plastic porthole then wall.
Thank You
RogerRose

Re: porthole

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 5:24 am
by Fastjeff
Adhesive fighting you?

Jeff

Re: porthole

Posted: Sat Jun 04, 2016 10:20 am
by RogerRose
YES, not sure about that does the inside porthole trim ring separate into two parts? inner and outer or one piece

Re: porthole

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 5:42 am
by Fastjeff
I'm afraid you're gonna have force things and hope for the best.

Jeff

Re: porthole

Posted: Sun Jun 05, 2016 2:13 pm
by Busia
You might look on the computer for a new one and get some idea how they are put together. Some glues will soften with heat, so you might try a hairdryer to heat it up first.--Ed

Re: porthole

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 10:59 am
by l98ycar
I had two of them out on my '78 over the winter, one to replace and one to re-seal. Remove the outer trim ring and the screws on the inside, removing the outer trim should let you get in and cut the adhesive/sealant. I might still have the broken one at home and could take some pictures but there is not a lot to them. There was no sealant on the interior side of mine, just the outside.

Re: porthole

Posted: Mon Jun 06, 2016 11:43 am
by RogerRose
pictures would help.
Thank you
Roger