[Public-List] Seacock Advice

[Chris Martin]

Thank you, very helpful. I hope to go through this over the weekend.

Chris


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 From: Joe Fernandez <jfride at gmail.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Public-List] Seacock Advice
 
This site was helpful when I serviced my old Wilcox-Crittenden seacocks:
http://www.pbase.com/mainecruising/tapered_cone_seacocks

It also provides an excellent summary of many other projects, including
installation of new seacocks. Highly recommended.

Joe
1969 Alberg Odyssey 30


On Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 4:30 AM, Mike Lehman <sail_505 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> Wow - this is an old one. If it still works, doesn't leak and if there is
> no evidence of electrolysis (pink colored bronze parts), I would think it
> is fine to clean up and reuse.
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Chris Martin
> Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 7:21 PM
> To: Alberg 30 Public List -- open to all
> Subject: [Public-List] Seacock Advice
>
>
> 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<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<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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