[Public-List] Exhaust iron/steel pipe thread sealant

[Andrew Johns]

Looks like high temp silicone RTV.   I have used that and a high temp
thread sealant without issues.

On Wed, Dec 15, 2021 at 8:35 PM George Dinwiddie via Public-List <
public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:

> Jonathan
>
> It’s probably some sort of pipe dope. I use RectorSeal which was
> recommended by a well-respected mechanic on rec.boats years ago. Look for
> it in the plumbing department of your hardware store.
>
> George
>
>
> > On Dec 15, 2021, at 19:27, Jonathan Bresler via Public-List <
> public-list at lists.alberg30.org> wrote:
> >
> > Dear Albergers,
> >
> > One of the projects this winter is replacing the stuffing in the stuffing
> > box.  To improve access to the stuffing box, I removed the waterlift
> > muffler, a Vetus item, located below the cockpit sole above the stuffing
> > box.  In doing so, the heavy duty exhaust hose did  not come off the
> > iron/steel threaded pipe segment but rather the pipe unscrewed from the
> > rest of the exhaust.
> >
> > Found that the connection was sealed with a red, rubbery material.  Don't
> > believe that I've ever seen such before.   A photo of the material is at
> >
> https://drive.google.com/file/d/14F3F-42SbZWMayvyOYYkEgyuMRi2QX-o/view?usp=sharing
> >
> > Does anyone know what the material is?  What should I use to seal the
> > threaded pipe fitting during reassembly?
> >
> > Thank you,
> > Jonathan
> > --
> > Jonathan M Bresler
> > S/V Constance Alberg 30 #262
> > Annapolis/Eastport
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