I have 3m 5200 but don’t think that’s the stuff. Or is it? On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 3:57 PM Andrew Burton <a.burton.sai...@gmail.com> wrote:
> I would never use actual silicone sealant. Once you do, nothing else will > stick. > Andy > > Andrew Burton > 26 Beacon Hill > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/26+Beacon+Hill+Newport,+RI+USA++02840?entry=gmail&source=g> > Newport, RI > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/26+Beacon+Hill+Newport,+RI+USA++02840?entry=gmail&source=g> > > USA > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/26+Beacon+Hill+Newport,+RI+USA++02840?entry=gmail&source=g> > 02840 > <https://www.google.com/maps/search/26+Beacon+Hill+Newport,+RI+USA++02840?entry=gmail&source=g> > > 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 > > 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 -- Peter McMinn _/)
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