No, use of 5200 should require a license! Lifecaulk of something similar, if anything. Not that I'd recommend going that route at all.
Andy Andrew Burton 26 Beacon Hill Newport, RI USA 02840 http://sites.google.com/site/andrewburtonyachtservices/ +401 965-5260 > On Oct 21, 2020, at 19:05, 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 >> 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 >> 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
