I would never use actual silicone sealant. Once you do, nothing else will stick. Andy
Andrew Burton 26 Beacon Hill Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Oct 21, 2020, at 18:04, Peter McMinn <petemcm...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Ha! Yes, I'm talking about the intake for the head (toilet). Great > suggestions here. In the interest of not turning a tiny leak into a gushing > one (or an inoperative toilet), I think I'll try the least disruptive first: > 1. rescue tape > 2. removing/trimming the hose and applying silicone & replacing > or > 3. removing/trimming/replacing the hose and lightly heating with even clamping > > Lots to mull here-- thanks for the ideas. > > Richard, thanks for the warm welcome and the reference to Dave Godwin's blog. > I'll be in touch with him! > > Peter McMinn >> _/) > > >> On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 1:41 PM Brian Davis <brianwdavis...@gmail.com> wrote: >> Ah ha!! My motor head went to engine. Hahaha >> >>> On Wed, Oct 21, 2020, 3:26 PM Bill Coleman <colt...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> I am pretty sure Peter is talking about his head, as in toilet, rather than >>> Head, on his engine, if that is what you are thinking? >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> Bill Coleman >>> >>> Entrada, Erie, PA >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> From: Brian Davis [mailto:brianwdavis...@gmail.com] >>> Sent: Wednesday, October 21, 2020 12:20 PM >>> To: Stus-List >>> Subject: Stus-List Re: leaky head intake >>> >>> >>> >>> Hi Peter, >>> >>> >>> >>> I just recently rebuilt my Yanmar and replaced all hoses that you >>> mentioned. I'm a little confused when you say Plastic seacock... However, >>> if you remove that end of the hose and can cut 1 inch off and then use a >>> silicone type of sealant that may hold you over. >>> >>> >>> >>> Also, at some point you may want to remove the exhaust manifold and have it >>> sand blasted and reinstall with a new gasket too. I had a lot of carbon >>> build up inside mine which can lead to pressure that may also cause a leak. >>> A lot radiator shop can blast it for cheap. Just added 2 cents.. >>> >>> >>> >>> Brian >>> >>> 1980 Landfall 38SL >>> >>> sv Nina >>> >>> >>> >>> On Wed, Oct 21, 2020, 10:53 AM Peter McMinn <petemcm...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>> Hello C&Crs. My wife & I are the excited new owners of Sirius, '85 C&C 37 >>> located for now in Poulsbo, WA. We’ll be adventuring north in the coming >>> years but sailing Puget Sound and San Juans for the time being. >>> >>> The boat has received incredible care and maintenance by the PO but comes >>> equipped with a leaky head intake where the hose meets the barbed nipple on >>> the plastic seacock. Guessing the nipple is cracked or scored, preventing >>> the clamp from sealing properly. It drips about 1/5 secs and needs >>> attention, but I don't want to break it with too much tightening. >>> >>> >>> Thinking of removing the hose and coating nipple with a good sealant then >>> retightening until I can replace the seacock next haul. A durable bandaid >>> or am I asking for disaster? >>> >>> >>> >>> I'll be signing up for the meet 'n greet next week, so maybe I'll see you >>> there. >>> >>> >>> C&C 37 >>> Hull 128 >>> >>> >>> >>> Peter McMinn >>> >>> _/) >>> >>> October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to >>> this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - >>> Stu >>> >>> October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to >>> this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use >>> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - >>> Stu >> October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to >> this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use >> PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - >> Stu > October is the time to show your appreciation with a small contribution to > this list to help offset the costs. If you want to support the list - use > PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray Thanks - Stu
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