Nice. Where did you find that handle? Dave.
Sent from my iPad > On Jun 30, 2017, at 2:37 PM, Marek Dziedzic <[email protected]> wrote: > > Dave, > > Thanks for the suggestion. I did look at Lee Valley, but I did not find what > you did. I bought the handle and installed. The total cost $2.50 (CAD). > https://www.dropbox.com/s/8w4rk7hjs29j66r/20170628_202718.jpg?dl=0 > > Thanks > > Marek > > Sent from Mail for Windows 10 > > From: Dave S via CnC-List > Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2017 06:47 > To: C&c Stus List > Cc: Dave S > Subject: Re: Stus-List engine shut-off t-handle repair or replacement > > Marek - 4 thoughts: > > > repair the handle with epoxy, with a heavily waxed 1/4-20 bolt or threaded > rod inserted. do it on your workbench at home. Once it kicks, clamp the > bolt in a vise, if necessary gently it heat with a torch, and remove the > handle. > or > Drill and tap something cool to make a new handle. > or > Check busybee, lee valley or McMaster Carr for a replacement handle. its a > common thread size. > > http://www.leevalley.com/en/wood/page.aspx?p=61652&cat=1,43455,61994&ap=1 > or > Drill and tap (if necessary) a line terminal ball and secure with a nut, or > devise a lanyard. > > https://www.westmarine.com/buy/sea-sure--line-stopper-balls--P002_065_006_026?recordNum=12 > > > Howzat? > > > Dave > > > > ---------- Forwarded message ---------- > From: Josh Muckley <[email protected]> > To: "C&C List" <[email protected]> > Cc: > Bcc: > Date: Mon, 19 Jun 2017 21:02:00 -0400 > Subject: Re: Stus-List engine shut-off t-handle repair or replacement > To prevent epoxy from adhering to anything, you can use fiberglass mold > release. You can also use a fiberglass or automotive paste wax. Or don't > and just have the handle permanently attached. Maybe some JB Weld? JB Weld > Putty? > > Josh Muckley > S/V Sea Hawk > 1989 C&C 37+ > Solomons, MD > > On Jun 19, 2017 7:42 PM, "Marek Dziedzic via CnC-List" > <[email protected]> wrote: > Hello, > > My t-handle on the engine shut-off has some broken threads. When I pulled the > handle to turn off the engine, it stayed in my hand. It is a simple > replacement, but I could not find a source anywhere in Canada. I found it on > SBO and Catalina Direct, but with shipping, taxes, and after the exchange it > comes to about $60. > > I considered a proper thread insert, but a kit with a dozen inserts costs > about $40. > > I am thinking that there should be a way to restore the threads in a cheaper > way. I was wondering if anyone has a reasonable way to do that. I am thinking > about spreading some grease on a bolt with the correct size thread, putting > some epoxy into the hole, and threading the bolt into the handle. The idea is > that the epoxy should attach to the handle and not to the greased bolt. The > thread is 1/4 - 20. > > Am I completely out to lunch? Any ideas how to prepare he bolt, so that the > epoxy won’t adhere to it? > >
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