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how to remove glass off stewart magnetic type 3178

Posted: Wed Nov 03, 2021 8:05 pm
by Unprr
I just picked up a Stewart Magnetic Type 3. I’m trying to get the glass off, to clean behind it. How do I remove it.

Thanks in advance.

George
Unprr@cox.net

Re: how to remove glass off stewart magnetic type 3178

Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 12:33 am
by Mark Gregush
The surrounding bezel is a slip interference fit. I tap around the edge with a screwdriver and drive it off.

Re: how to remove glass off stewart magnetic type 3178

Posted: Thu Nov 04, 2021 2:54 pm
by Unprr
Thanks Mark.

I will give it a try.

George

Re: how to remove glass off stewart magnetic type 3178

Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:43 am
by Allan
George, leave it face down and use a good penetrant around the rim to help. Gentle tapping will also helps to free it up. If you crack the glass the tapping was not gentle enough. ;)

Allan from down under.

Re: how to remove glass off stewart magnetic type 3178

Posted: Fri Nov 05, 2021 1:25 pm
by TXGOAT2
A soak in 10% pickling vinegar would help remove rust. I don't know what it would do to the dial face and odometer numerals.