5200 is more of a permanent fix.... better for deck seals. On Wed, Oct 21, 2020, 7:06 PM Peter McMinn <petemcm...@gmail.com> wrote:
> 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 > > _/) > > 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
