Can you go a size bigger on the fitting and retap? ---------- Original Message ---------- From: "larry dck" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Subject: Stus-List Holding tank fitting leak Date: Sat, 27 Oct 2012 10:55:16 -0400
While winterizing my boat,35 MKIII, I noticed that the threaded elbow fitting on the bottom of my white plastic holding(waste)tank was loose and dripping slightly.When the fitting wouldn’t tighten up,I found the threads on the elbow and in the tank looking tired.( stripped)I plan on trying a new fitting,but intend on applying an adhesive/sealant to the threads when installing. My first instinct is to mix up west epoxy with colloidal silica and make a permanent connection of it. ...But then remembered some of that white plastic can be very slippery,when it comes to epoxy adhering to it. I am now contemplating 3m 4200 or even 5200 caulking instead. Anyone on the list have some advice on this? This is a job I only want to do once if you know what I mean. ThanksLarry S/V Sooner 1985 C&C 35 MKIII
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