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Convertible tool door
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Post# 161210   12/5/2011 at 14:38 (4,497 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        

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My 589 and some of my other convertibles have a cracked tool door.  The door has trouble staying shut and leaks suction.  I suppose I could just try and glue it shut. Since I hardly use the rear conversion tools;  the front conversion “power seal” tools provide more suction even on the older metal based convertibles.  


 


I can imagine that was a pretty common problem back in day,  for the tool diverter door to break on the metal based convertibles.


Post# 161281 , Reply# 1   12/6/2011 at 00:09 (4,496 days old) by pnluxconvlvr (Georgia)        
They should make an aftermarket part for this problem :)

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I went through the same thing growing up. I ended up reinforcing the back side of the door with vinyl electrical tape and then putting a small bead of clear silicone around the backside edge and it did a good job of securing a crack in the door and not leaking. I used graphite on the spring after cleaning it with WD40. I did have to check on occasion to make sure the door was closed tight. Just a couple thoughts. Convertibles forever! :)

Post# 161424 , Reply# 2   12/7/2011 at 14:56 (4,495 days old) by kloveland (Tulsa)        
Sounds like a great idea!

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Thank your for your suggestion. I'll have to try that. You are so right they should make an aftermarket replacement tool door. Thank you for responding to my post.

 

Kenny


Post# 161455 , Reply# 3   12/7/2011 at 23:02 (4,494 days old) by HooverCelebrity (Germany)        

I may have extra tool doors.  I'll try and take a look.  It shouldn't be too difficult of a part to find, even if stolen off of another machine.



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