Actually, my advice for putting olive oil down the head was for being at
sea and pumping straight over the side.
Andy


On Wed, Jul 17, 2013 at 4:34 PM, Martin DeYoung <mdeyo...@deyoungmfg.com>wrote:

>  Bill,****
>
> ** **
>
> Is the “Skipper” model the larger all bronze head?  If so that is what I
> have on Calypso.  To reduce the galling/sticking of the main pump I have
> been rinsing fresh water through after a day/trip then adding a
> treatment/lube compatible with our holding tank treatment.****
>
> ** **
>
> Some holding tank products advise not to use oils that will create a layer
> on top of the holding tank’s contents, in particular the KO and CP products
> created by Peggie Hall.****
>
> ** **
>
> I have rebuilt Calypso’s bronze head several times to renew the pump
> leathers and repair electrolysis type damage to parts that always sit in
> salt water.  Calypso’s next head may be a VacuFlush or something of a newer
> design than the old Wilcox / Thetford products.****
>
> ** **
>
> Martin****
>
> Calypso****
>
> 1971 C&C 43****
>
> Seattle****
>
> *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Bill
> Coleman
> *Sent:* Tuesday, July 16, 2013 3:44 PM
>
> *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com
> *Subject:* Re: Stus-List Wilcox-Crittenden (now Thetford) HeadMate head***
> *
>
>  ** **
>
> I had read about using mineral oil as well, so I started using Baby oil
>  and then read that that was a no-no.  We as sailors are always trying to
> find the generic version of the marine grade that we know is ripping us
> off.  I have the Skipper, and noticed that the pump has been feeling like
> it is galling, and was worried I may have compromised the rubber in the
> pump.****
>
> I found Thetford head oil can be found in RV stores, (Cheaper) and I
> bought some and have been using that instead.  It definitely feels like it
> is more lubricated with that stuff, but the effects don’t last long. ****
>
> ** **
>
> Bill Coleman****
>
> C&C 39 [image: animated_favicon1]****
>
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