My Snorkle is too long!, Is there more than on size? |
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My Snorkle is too long!, Is there more than on size? |
BPic |
Jul 2 2019, 05:28 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 5-February 18 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 21,864 Region Association: South East States |
Installed the harness and added the snorkel but it's bent. It's just too long to fit properly. I got it from 914rubber.
Anyone else have an issue with their snorkel being too long? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/134.gif) Ok let the jokes rip but, tell me how to fix this please. It looks hideous! @Mikey914 - Any suggestions? |
Steve |
Jul 2 2019, 07:21 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,768 Joined: 14-June 03 From: Orange County, CA Member No.: 822 Region Association: Southern California |
Do a search on snorkel. This has come up before. IIRC, hole to big or too small. Snorkel too long, etc. There is a difference between the years. Personal snorkel issues are nothing to be ashamed of. It happened to lots of people that bought this snorkel.
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...&hl=snorkel |
bbrock |
Jul 2 2019, 07:27 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,269 Joined: 17-February 17 From: Montana Member No.: 20,845 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Installed the harness and added the snorkel but it's bent. It's just too long to fit properly. I got it from 914rubber. Anyone else have an issue with their snorkel being too long? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/134.gif) Ok let the jokes rip but, tell me how to fix this please. It looks hideous! @Mikey914 - Any suggestions? The 914Rubber snorkel is patterned after a six which does have a longer snorkel. My work around was to put what I call the "reverse foreskin fold" into the end to shorten it. Hey, you started it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=321374 (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/uploads/post-20845-1514318731.jpg) |
mb911 |
Jul 2 2019, 11:09 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,381 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest |
Yes the hole is an issue on the later car's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) .. This is my car..
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BPic |
Jul 2 2019, 12:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 341 Joined: 5-February 18 From: Miami, Florida Member No.: 21,864 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE The 914Rubber snorkel is patterned after a six which does have a longer snorkel. My work around was to put what I call the "reverse foreskin fold" into the end to shorten it. Hey, you started it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) So @bbrock What your saying is a reverse circumcision? Are there Mohel's that specialize in this? I think that is the route I will attempt. The only other fix I could come up with would be to cut it and try to glue it back together. Your idea is probably safer. |
mepstein |
Jul 2 2019, 12:10 PM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,670 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE The 914Rubber snorkel is patterned after a six which does have a longer snorkel. My work around was to put what I call the "reverse foreskin fold" into the end to shorten it. Hey, you started it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif) So @bbrock What your saying is a reverse circumcision? Are there Mohel's that specialize in this? I think that is the route I will attempt. The only other fix I could come up with would be to cut it and try to glue it back together. Your idea is probably safer. Saigon cut and used a black waterproof tape (not electrical). Didn’t look stock but looked secure. |
mtndawg |
Jul 2 2019, 01:01 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 414 Joined: 26-January 09 From: Granite Bay, Ca Member No.: 9,985 Region Association: None |
I had the same issue. Get a rain tube grommet from 914rubber and fit it in the slot at the top of the snorkel. It fits the hole perfectly. You'll have to revisit it a few times because the edge of the small grommet will want to work it's way out of the slot around the snorkel. It's a nice tight fit once in place and looks great!
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jcd914 |
Jul 2 2019, 03:24 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,081 Joined: 7-February 08 From: Sacramento, CA Member No.: 8,684 Region Association: Northern California |
Yes the hole is an issue on the later car's (IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) .. This is my car.. I ran into the opposite problem, my snorkel was too big to fit the hole in the shelf. I did not realize there were different sizes and spent quite a bit of time trying to get it in. After researching i ordered a new snorkel from 914rubber and it is a little long so I just curved it a little, does look the greatest but it works. Hopefully I don't get fired for typing this from work. Jim |
Mikey914 |
Jul 2 2019, 07:29 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,742 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
Curving is the technique to use you can loose an inch.
We are working on the late snorkel tube design now. Tooling is about 2 months out depending on other projects being completed on time. Mark |
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