[Public-List] Help with Head fitting

[Michael Grosh]

I went with #1.

MichaelGrosh
#220
On Apr 12, 2012 3:10 PM, "Chris Martin" <notcmartin at yahoo.com> wrote:

> Hello
>
> I have one valve and fitting left to replace and of course it's the one
> that's giving me trouble. I removed the head for replacement and want to
> also renew the inlet valve and fitting. The old fitting is here:
> http://muvvachicken.com/images/alberg30/head-fitting-sm.JPG
>
> The fitting is at the aft section of the head compartment and is 1/2". The
> thru-hull is connects to the valve via a 90 deg. elbow.
>
> The new fitting is larger than the old and wont screw into the elbow, not
> enough space below the head shelf. I'd rather remove the elbow but then the
> fitting wont clear the head 'floor'/shelf either. Also, this option would
> seem to create a bit of a mess for the hose once the head is installed.
>
> I see a few options and am open to any ideas or advice.
>
> 1) Replace the the old thru-hull and cut the head shelf to clear the new
> valve and hose.
>
> 2) Remove the existing fitting, fill the hole and move the thru-hull
> forward. I havent measured but I think this will give more room but maybe
> not enough room.
>
> 3) Remove fitting and relocate somewhere else. Where?
>
> Is there a consensus location for the head intake on early A30's?
>
> Thanks for any advice
>
> Chris
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