[Public-List] Seacock Advice

[Chris Martin]

Hello

One of the spring projects is to inspect and replace any suspect plumbing. I was able to free the ancient head exit seacock and need some advice on it's future.

The housing is still attached to the boat and the guts are cleaned up at home. http://muvvachicken.com/images/alberg30/head-seacocksz.JPG

From some searching it appears the fitting is a Wilcox-Crittenden. Any advice on inspecting and rebuilding these? I found this link with some good info and instructions. http://www.pearson35.com/projects/sea_cock.htm  From that doc it seems like I basically clean it up and grease it. Anything specific to look out for? Seems like a sturdy bit of kit, be it older than me. :)

As it's bolted to the hull I'd rather not tear it out and replace unless I have to, but want to do this once. 

I appreciate any advice

Chris
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