Pulled off the hose, cut off the deformed bit, reseated using some heat and
new hose clamps. Monitored for a week--tight and no leaks.
Now, on to those rusty engine mounts...
Peter McMinn
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On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 6:52 PM Peter McMinn <[email protected]> wrote:
> Thx all for confirming my understanding that 5200 should only be used for
> hoisting train engines and the like. Actually headed for Brian’s heating
> method w/plan B resue tape. Will let you know how it goes.
>
> On Wed, Oct 21, 2020 at 6:46 PM Andrew Burton <[email protected]>
> wrote:
>
>> 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
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>>
>> On Oct 21, 2020, at 19:05, Peter McMinn <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> I would never use actual silicone sealant. Once you do, nothing else
>>> will stick.
>>> Andy
>>>
>>> Andrew Burton
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>>>
>>> On Oct 21, 2020, at 18:04, Peter McMinn <[email protected]> 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 <[email protected]>
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> Ah ha!! My motor head went to engine. Hahaha
>>>>
>>>> On Wed, Oct 21, 2020, 3:26 PM Bill Coleman <[email protected]> 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:[email protected]]
>>>>> *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 <[email protected]>
>>>>> 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
>>>>>
>>>>> _/)
>>>>>
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>>>>
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>> --
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>>
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