Coil Covers there must be an easier way

[trueblue]

to get the things off when there dirty ! once some grit gets in the coil covers on the web coils its a mighty job to get em off without almost snappin'em in half not to mention the possible risk of damaging the coil its self with the pressure required.
any tips for an easier way than the standard struggle appreciated !

 

[markg]

Hey the little red fellow displays the way I feel when I'm trying to get mine off too.

 

[Scully]

A fast running faucet, or if you dont mind getting splashed take it ouside and use your garden hose with a stragically placed thumb to direct a blast of high pressure water around the seams. That will usually loosen it to the point that you can get it off.

Of course, there are those that refuse to use coil covers, and this is one of the reasons why. But if you do use them you should peridocally take them of and clean them out.

 

[Pap]

hairdryers can sometimes be a help. heating the cover usually makes somewhat it more pliable.
Pap

 

[Gunnar of bradford MN]

This is how i did it whith my cibola , its like taking a tire off its rim get a 1/16" piece of plastick or hard cardboard and get the coil cover just down past the coil in one spot then slowly move it around the coil you may have to put some cardboard in as you go to keep it from slipping back thats what i did and i never broke it do not pry it in half just do it like you are removing a tire from its rim O.K have a nice day and calm down

 

[wltdwiz]

if you use a bead of clear silicone 2 on the space between the coil & cover sand cant get in it
it takes a little time on the spider coils but ends the problem

 

[marcomo]

As somebody new to doing this, I've found removing the coil cover for cleaning to be a challenge too.

A little at a time like Gunnar says and patience is what I've done.

But a silicone seal like wltdwiz said sounds like a good idea and easier. Does anybody else use that technique?

 

[BarberBill]

Just be sure to use something that isn't so permanent that you can't get the cover off at some point if ever needed. I have used a thin, butter knife type blade worked down between the coil and the cover, then work around carefully.
HH
BB

 

[speedbiu]

Go look on the beach and surf forum,they are reviewing some good ideas with pics right now.
HH

 

[wltdwiz]

just a light coat of silicone is all it takes & if you should want to remove in the future it rubs off
i use ge silicone 2
ive been doing this on my coil covers for 20 + years with no problems & no sand in covers..

 

[trueblue]

just a light coat of silicone is all it takes & if you should want to remove in the future it rubs off
i use ge silicone 2
ive been doing this on my coil covers for 20 + years with no problems & no sand in covers..

" ge silicone 2 " ok


great tips , Ive been doin it the same way Gunnar recommends but it takes quite some force just thought there may be a easy remedy ...Iv e tryed the high pressure water and a brush ect ....till I get some silicone I;m gunna try putting some treflon over the outer rim before slipp'n the cover on , it might stop the grit an allow an easier removal , then again it might turn out harder to remove we'll see , will update with the result ...thanks guys

HH

 

[Uncle Willy]

Yeah leave it off unless you use your machine for a hammer.

Bill

 

[trueblue]

Yeah leave it off unless you use your machine for a hammer.

that would be OK at disneyland on the lush green lawns but thats not reality Bill

 

[Bill in Texas]

I have a coil cover that is not very tight and wants to come off once in a while (yes it is a factory cover). Any help? If using silicon, how do you keep it out of the crack, so you can get the cover back off? I never had a problem with coil covers on my older machine as the coil and cover was thicker (taller). Bill in Texas

 

[Michigan Badger]

take it very easy. One guy told me to soak the coil in a tub of hot water and this makes it easier. I never tried it so I can't say if it works.

Uncle Willy was right in his comment, better not to use a coil cover unless you're hunting very abrasive areas.

There's a paint sold at auto supply stores that's very tuff and some coat the bottoms of their coils with it.

Really though Tesoro should change their coil design so it's complete. Nobody else does it the way they do. It's much cheaper than a totally sealed coil but that apoxy filling is subject to moving and permently putting the coil out of tune. I really don't know why they don't deal with this.

But, for now, I leave the cover off. I found I gain 1/2 to 1 inch more depth and that's what count s to me. So far my coils get scratched up but none have gotten broken. But then I'm careful when hunting.

Badger

to get the things off when there dirty ! once some grit gets in the coil covers on the web coils its a mighty job to get em off without almost snappin'em in half not to mention the possible risk of damaging the coil its self with the pressure required.
any tips for an easier way than the standard struggle appreciated !

 

[R-n-R Magnolia SpringsAla]

n/t

 

[marcomo]

A new coil cover is A LOT cheaper than a new coil!

 

[littletwig]

I have found that a real flexable, thin plastic spatula works great. Just slip it in and work it around and the cover comes right off.

 

[Shenandoah Digger]

Wouldn't consider using one, and I relic hunt in the deep woods. So what if it gets a few scratches. It's a tool, that's all. I've used my Tejon for years without a coil cover, and the coil still looks and works great.

 

[JHM]

I sprayed mine with armorall to keep dirt from sticking and got some on the inside. Liked to have never got it to stay on.