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Originally Posted by CHANCE1234
My airmar B60 20 degree thru hull transducer has failed after only 2 years and maybe 80 hours underway. Earlier this week it stopped working. I suspected the garmin 740s plug but no fix there. So than I simply touched the wire coming out of the ducer and it started to work until I touched it again. Today it won't work no mater what I do to the wire. I emailed airmar to see if they have any warranty. I bought it new through west marine. But back to my question, how do I remove this ducer with all the 5200? Anyone had to do this? Thanks for any help.
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I have had to do this exact same thing and have the perfect solution for you. You will need some very fine, sharp hardwood wedges (sanded clothespins work great). You can use other materials but you can risk gelcoat damage if your not careful. First, remove the retaining spanner nut, gasket and washer. Now, carefully score any 5200 on the edge and trim off excess. Locate a good angle and tap in the sharp edge of the wedge with a plastic hammer or block of wood. Just barely get it the tip under the edge and walk away. In 15 minute intervals give the wedge a couple of taps. Repeat this until you as see some progress and start another wedge on the other side. Slow and steady is the key to progress without damage. My starting wedges are probably only .25" at the driving end.... Wedges are very powerful tools and I have used them to seperate everything from center consoles to engine brackets with no damage. There is no adhesive too strong but patients and moderation is key.