With my new Doyle main I went with the Tides Tuff track. Two words. Love
It. I no longer need a wench to get the main up.
Doug MountjoysvPegasusLF38 just west of Ballard, WA.
------ Original message------From: Jack Fitzgerald via CnC-ListDate: Tue, Jun
23, 2015 09:38To: C&CList;Cc: Jack Fitzgerald;Subject:Re: Stus-List Main sail
slidesThe Tides Marine strong track was about the best money that I have spent
Honey's upgrades since 1975.
Jack FitzgeraldHONEY
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On Tue, Jun 23, 2015 at 12:26 PM, Petar Horvatic via CnC-List
<cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:
I’ve been having issues with my mainsail. It seems the slides are bucking in
the mast track. Part of it is due to warn track, and part due to new(second
hand)main sail having full battens. I ended up ripping the luff cord trying to
bring the main down in a blow last year, and the patch job gave way on my first
sail this year. My slides are round barrel slug attached to grommets on the
luff via stainless shackles. Jiffy reefing makes things worse and so does the
fact that I never converted the masthead pulley after changing wire rope to
3/8” halyard. Has anyone improved their mainsail track using something like
this http://www.sailcare.com/sail-track-system.shtml Petar HorvaticSundowner76
C&C 38MkIINewport, RI From: CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com]
On Behalf Of Josh Muckley via CnC-List
Sent: Tuesday, June 23, 2015 10:38 AM
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Cc: Josh Muckley
Subject: Re: Stus-List Mixing Elbow - 2GM20F Yeah maybe it was short sided to
use tape but the point was to "lubricate" the threads and allow a tight enough
connection. It is in fact tight enough because my air filter now stays clean.
Like i said, I may play hell getting it apart should the need arise. As for
fumes, i haven't noticed any.... JoshOn Jun 23, 2015 7:40 AM, "Bill Bina -
gmail via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote:I know That teflon tape is
not used in fuel oil heating system lines because the fuel dissolves teflon
tape.
Bill BinaOn 6/23/2015 12:38 AM, Russ & Melody via CnC-List wrote:
Hi Josh,
Good point made regarding tapered thread sealing qualities and the lube aids to
obtaining a good mechanical seal.
I'm a little dismayed that you used Teflon tape on the exhaust fittings. This
is probably the worst application for the product (second being any system with
a pump in it). It is best used in domestic water situations.
At about 660 degrees F Teflon tape decomposes and emits a toxic fume. Fatal to
birds in the home when the frying pan gets too hot and probably not good for
humans in a small space either.
I whole heartedly support the use of high temp anti-seize. It might stink a wee
bit on the first couple of runs but it probably won't harm you.
Cheers, Russ
Sweet 35 mk-1
At 04:08 AM 22/06/2015, you wrote:
Most if not all pipe dopes and Teflon tape sealers are not really there to
"seal" the threads of a NPT fitting from leaking. They are simply there to
lubricate the threads so a sufficiently tight connection can be made. The
lubricant may also help in disassembly. By design the mechanical compression
as a result of the tapered threads is what is actually supposed to prevents
leaks. Yes, you can use all manner of sealants which may "help" but a proper
NPT connection shouldn't need it.Â
That being said, I used Teflon tape on my exhaust (3GM35F). Just 2 wraps. I
may have difficulty getting the joint apart, who knows. I also used a bench
vice to provide enough counter-torque.
As a suggestion I would give high temp anti-seaze a try. It is usually copper
colored and most auto parts stores should carry it. If you've ever replaced
an O2 sensor they include a small tube.
Josh Muckley
S/V Sea Hawk
1989 C&C 37+
Solomons, MD
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