I don’t think you can see the full seacock but this was the leak. https://photos.app.goo.gl/T5NHhWbUy1ynxMEq7
/John > On May 5, 2019, at 9:19 PM, sender <victoriaene...@gmail.com> wrote: > > can you post a link to a picture? My 1981 gas an obsolete style Groco > cylinrical looking seacock. The rubber compound in them is NOT compatible > with conventional greases. > Eric > >> On Sun, May 5, 2019 at 4:19 PM G Collins via CnC-List >> <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: >> Hi John >> >> You could try tightening it, you will need two wrenches, one of them thin >> enough to get to the thinner nut. I bought a cheap wrench and attacked it >> with an angle grinder. >> >> Alternatively, if the seacock cone isn't loose, best option while in the >> water is to put grease nipples on the sides if they aren't there already >> (you mention they are?), get a grease gun at Harbor Freight / Princess Auto >> (depending on USA / Canada location), and crank some grease into it. Make >> sure the handle is in the "open" position. >> >> Good reference at https://marinehowto.com/servicing-tapered-cone-seacocks/ >> >> First season I had SP in the water her seacocks leaked, I greased them and >> was fine for the season. I pulled a couple of them next time she was on the >> hard and used lapping compound to get a good seal on them. >> >> Graham Collins >> Secret Plans >> C&C 35-III #11 >>> On 2019-05-05 12:08 p.m., John Christopher via CnC-List wrote: >>> Sorry all, referring to seacock is dripping around the handle. >>> >>> >>> >>> /John >>> >>> On May 5, 2019, at 10:28 AM, John Christopher <phygi...@gmail.com> wrote: >>> >>>> Hi, >>>> >>>> Just launched my C&C 1983 Landfall 38. >>>> >>>> Noticed one thru hull fitting from the cylinder where the handle attaches. >>>> I see what looks like has 2 grease nipples. It is not leaking from the >>>> base (I.e not the thru hull itself). >>>> >>>> Thoughts on fixing? Does it need to come out of the water? >>>> >>>> >>>> /John >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> >>> 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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