[alberg30] Re: Atomic-4 exhaust leak

[scott cushman]

From: scott cushman <scott_cushman at smb.com>

Dan Sternglass wrote:

> From: Dan Sternglass <dans at stmktg.com>
>
> All,
>
> Last night I dicovered (finally) the source of the exhaust leak in my
> 1966 A-30. The Galvanized pipe rusted and broke off at the elbow where
> it turns "up" (towards the muffler) in the lazarette. OK, so this should
> be one of those rare repairs that can be done with cheap parts...
>
> However, it seems like it will be difficult to get the elbow off, since
> its quite rusty internally. I suppose I can unbolt the flange at the
> engine, and try to pull the pipe out into the cabin, but I might have to
> enlarge the hole in the Lazarette. Then there's the joy of handling the
> Asbestos, but I am pretty well equipped for that, so that's not my
> question.
>
> I'm considering taking a propane torch to the fitting with a heat shield
> behind it. However, my expeience with using a heat gun on the top sideto
> strip varnish is that (at least) the gelcoat softens -very- easily. I'm
> also reluctant because of the gasoline hazard, but I can ventilate the
> area properly if I need to. The temperature sensitivity of the fiberglas
> is my concern.
>
> Lastly, what sort of insualting material is available for re-assembling
> this. I assume that there is some fiberglass tape or the like. I'll see
> what the local boatyard knows as well.
>
> Has any one dealt with this particular problem?
>
> Thanks,
>
> --Dan S.
> dans at stmktg.com
>
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  Speaking of the Asbestos on the pipe - has
  anyone removed this?  And if so what did they use as
  a replacement.

Thanks for any info

:scott - Winsome #314


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