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Old 12-20-2015, 02:26 PM   #1
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Default Compass 3200

Although my compass works, it seems like maybe it's missing the fluid? (Is it supposed to be full of fluid?)

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Old 12-20-2015, 04:00 PM   #2
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Yes Jim you need the fluid! This is a common cause of compass failure! You can get them rebuilt for around the same price of a new one.

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Old 12-20-2015, 04:39 PM   #3
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Yes the fluid dampens the rose movement so it does not just spin widely from wave action. There should be a fill screw.
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Is this something i can buy locally?
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Try googling but I think some use mineral oil.
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I looked into this when my Danforth did what yours did . Ritchie does rebuilt them . 5 or 6 years ago the cost was around 60 bucks. Google their website.

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Very good. Thanks!
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Old 12-28-2015, 11:37 PM   #8
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I had mine redid on my 3200, with new glass, fluid, and light. $90. Thing looks literally new (the new glass is awesome), highly recommend replacing the glass if you can.
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Sun does horrible damage to the glass. That is why we cover ours with a white rag when i'm not running.
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