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I was out to the boat today and tried to move a few seacocks just out of curiosity and no go, so will apply the solvent, tool force and patience approach. Dave G Serenade 1983 34-1 #184 NB, Canada

No, it’s bronze and larger.Something like this: With NPT-to hose fittings.

As a counterpoint to Tim’s experience, I offer that it may take more than one afternoon. My galley sink drain seacock was a true PITA stuck in the closed position when I got my boat. I cut the hose

Should not wear out. I had problems with some of the interconnecting wiring and terminations. I also had to replace the relay that energized them. But as long as the resistance is good it should be

Like so?? Periodically remove to clean?

PO did that and it didn’t solve the problem. We have to close that seacock before sailing.

Yup, usually by the second time it’s committed to memory! LOL Franz Alvarez SV Tranquility, S38MKII Installing seacocks in Mamaroneck, NY Get Outlook for iOS<https://aka.ms/o0ukef>

On the 38mkii we have to remember to shut the sink drains both in the head and the forward cabin, otherwise risk taking water when heeling. Len Bertaux

I put a one way valve in the sink drain and that solved the problem. Jay 362

Ditto for the 362

I have a 402 and regularly (well almost) close the sink drain valve when sailing particularly racing.? I have not noticed any backfill in the shower sump but have forgotten to close the seacock a few

Thanks Pete, Dave

Sorry, my reply ended up here instead of being part of Dave’s thread. Thick fingers on a small keyboard! -- Pete Waterson “Chardonnay” S38-2 Oriental, NC

Dave: For most of us it’s a no brainer that if you take them all out for cleaning and as my boatyard suggested, bead blasting, you need to make sure that each tapered insert is identified with its

Yes, Dave. I tapped on the adjusting nut to push the cone out sideways. Greg

Thanks Tim, Dave

I changed mine a couple of years ago as a precaution. Bench tested the 38 year old ones with a 12 v battery and they worked just fine. Kept the old ones just in case. Sojourn 30-3

I changed mine prophylacticly a few years ago when had injectors service but I think they had been working fine. At that point they were probably 20+ years old.

We have an asymmetric, which stays with us and is used.? You should do a search to see if Bacon Sails has a suitable asymmetric on consignment. Good luck, Gus, S38MKII Wings. duet

I found an old post about Glow Plugs, but was unable to answer this question: Are Glow Plugs a service item like spark plugs? ?I wouldn't think so but I thought I would ask all of you. ?Mine in my