Apr 24, 2003 · Fluid that is too thick does not allow the card to react fast enough and fluid that is too thin can allow the card to have a hard time settling down, especially on a boat that vibrates …

May 18, 2004 · I spoke with tech at viking compass and inst repair and here's the scoop. many compasses built prior to 1940 were filled with an alcohol-water mix 90/10. after that they were …

Oct 22, 2012 · Hamilton Marine sells Isopar L/ Ritchie Compass Fluid but any hardware store sells odorless mineral spirits. Ritchie also suggests: "Dampening Fluid - Be sure to subject the …

Jul 1, 2002 · I need to refill a Plastimo Contest 100 or 101 bulkhead mount compass. It was leaking and I have removed the remaining fluid using a syringe. There is a refill access …

Apr 26, 2014 · It is kerosene that is purified. Similar to "mineral spirits" but with that product, ya may have some yellowing or some attack of the dome after several years in the sun. We made …

May 29, 2011 · ISOPAR M should not be used in Ritchie compasses. Hamilton Marine sells Isopar L/ Ritchie Compass Fluid but many places sell odorless mineral spirits. Ritchie also …

May 27, 2004 · My compass is getting a little low on fluid and I was wondering what to recharge it \u000Bwith. It is a plastimo compass made in France. I notice there is a port at the …

Jun 3, 2004 · If not, take the compass out of the collar and put it in the freezer along with your compass fluid. That's right, freezer, it will condense the fluid. Fix your compass where the fill …

Oct 22, 2003 · If you already repaired the leak, it is a simple matter to replace the fluid. There is a bled hole screw on the side of the compass. With a syringe, invert the compass so the bleed …

Jan 9, 2012 · My Ritchie compass needed same, ordered diaphragm and new seals from the manufacturer, and used a headlamp polishing kit on the acrylic cover, filled, froze, filled, and …