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Cable gland problem

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Fortybelow, Feb 19, 2022.

  1. Feb 19, 2022 at 8:35 PM
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    Fortybelow

    Fortybelow [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I installed a cable gland in the place of the sharkfin antenna.
    I have already sealed it with silicone.
    My problem is that I neglected to fully tighten one of the cable gland nuts before attaching it.
    I realize that I can plug the existing hole, but what happens when I want to feed another wire through? Even if there is some sort of way to get something that locks the gland shut from the outside (some sort of outside locking nut?), I’d have a loose locknut in the gland.
    Ideas?

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  2. Feb 20, 2022 at 2:35 AM
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    willie2

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    UGH! Remove JB and tighten gland. Clean up white silicone, use black RTV and wet finger to smooth joint. That looks terrible!
     
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  3. Feb 20, 2022 at 9:31 AM
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    Fortybelow

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    Not what I asked
     
  4. Feb 20, 2022 at 9:36 AM
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    Hooligans

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    Still thinking about it.
    Assuming the locknut inside is loose? Take the outer nut/seal off, and pull on the exposed threads as you turn it to the right to tighten. That “might” work if the locknut can get a bite.
     
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