I removed the "drain" plugs on both sides of the seacocks (4 in total), sprayed inside through those, then I sprayed the seams. I should have loosened that tension bolt on the end. The thought didn't even cross my mind, but now it makes complete sense. I can try spraying from undneath/outside the boat which would have the same effect as spraying from the removed hose?
Dan On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 10:02 AM, Dennis C. via CnC-List < cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > How did you administer the penetrating oil? Did you just spray it on the > outside or did you put any down the scupper or remove the hose and put it > in the top? > > Dennis C. > > On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 7:18 AM, Dan via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > wrote: > >> Ok, I will give it another go with these tips. The good news is I haven't >> damaged anything so far and the penetrating oil is still probabbly getting >> in there and doing it's thing... >> >> The space around these seacocks is very limited so removing them would be >> a real bi*ch compared to servicing them so I'm really hoping to free them. >> They do look like really expensive and high quality seacocks and are well >> adhered to the hull. >> >> Thanks guys, will update with progress! >> >> Dan >> >> On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 8:44 AM, Kevin Paxton via CnC-List < >> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> >>> forgot to mention that I followed this write up once I got it loose. >>> https://marinehowto.com/servicing-tapered-cone-seacocks/ >>> >>> On Thu, May 24, 2018 at 7:39 AM John Christopher via CnC-List < >>> cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Dan, >>>> >>>> I believe I have the same ones. I did the same as you with no progress. >>>> I then got a hollow metal tube at the Home Depot to use as leverage over >>>> the handles, and seemingly without much effort (leverage working at its >>>> best$ I was able to work them open and closed. >>>> >>>> /J >>>> >>>> On May 24, 2018, at 12:42 AM, Dan <dgcorm...@gmail.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> I'm on the hard. I have these two giant bronze seacocks for my cockpit >>>> drain hoses. >>>> >>>> photos on google drive: >>>> https://drive.google.com/open?id=12TWUN1oiyiACR0IvaBKlEo2HqdzPMmqY >>>> >>>> I have no clue how old they are but they are totally seized in the open >>>> position. I've tried WD-40, a heat gun and a rubber mallet but can't get >>>> them to budge. >>>> >>>> My question is should I rip these out and put in some sort of >>>> replacement or should I just leave them. When will I ever want to close >>>> seacocks to the cockpit drains? >>>> Clearly the previous owner was not in the habit of closing these. >>>> >>>> What should I do? >>>> >>>> Dan >>>> Breakaweigh >>>> C&C44 >>>> Halifax, NS >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________________ >>>> >>>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>>> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >>>> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>>> >>>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >>> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >>> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >>> >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> >> Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each >> and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - >> use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray >> >> >> > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > > >
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