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3 November 2025, 02:36 PM
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5/17 Compass
Something for which I’ve been searching for sometime has finally appeared; a nice Creagh-Osborne 5/17 compass.
Browsed the forum seeking info on ‘overhauling’ but finding nothing definite, leaves me wondering if anyone can anyone recommend a sealant for the front bowl cover and internal liquid? Any sources for a manual? Jeff, liked your now locked thread. Anything new on your compass project? Regards, John
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3 November 2025, 03:51 PM
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Hi John,
I sealed mine with an O Ring and silicone sealant. For the liquid I used white spirit. It has been three years with no leaks and no discolouration of the liquid. Chris |
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28 November 2025, 06:32 PM
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I can't believe I haven't seen this thread until now.
John, if you do open the compass up to referbish it, please measure the inner parts for me. I would open my thread to update the interanal parts.
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29 November 2025, 04:09 AM
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Hey Jeff, will do, although it’s about number 437 on the ‘to-do’ list.
Saw your note about what I’ve been up to and I will post some photos later but for now, the D VII and proof that it’s actually a bi-plane. You should be able to pick it out of the general disarray that I call my hangar. Regards, John
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