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I've never had much luck with pipe dope. 3-4 turns of teflon tape should do the trick unless the fitting is cracked. I had one that leaked that way. A PO had let the drinhking water system freeze, and I had a persistent drip at one of the elbows that would not seal. Examining it under a magnifier showed that it had a crack across the threads.
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I just bought a replacement for the T and elbow (another Made in China product from Home Depot ) and will swap them out next time at the boat. I will report back, and thanks already! |
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The brass fittings from Home Depot could very well be your issue.
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Will give it a try. I will very closely look at the fittings that are on the motor and for that I have to take them out. I figured that I might as well have a replacement set available once I have all that out. Maybe that is the problem but I hope that at least the new one is OK. I suppose one could be bad but what are the chances two are?? |
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How about just oil...
Thank you for the post and very knowledgeable educational for me discussion
I have the same problem with my engine, but I noticed (what I am sure all of you noticed too) that parts covered by oil don't rust. The engine has two sides, like Moon, oily, no rust, waterry, lot of rust So how about removing as much rust as possible and then paint the engine with oil? Again rust protection not looks. In fact I would say that my "training" engine looks better than the one (working now after applying Aforians or( rather Afurrians, since you have to have a lot of furry to tackle those lovely and loveable pieces of old junk) wisdom and assistance . Thank you for that. Link to youtube here. https://youtu.be/S3Hbva1fbcI As always thank you for your help. Be well |
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TimBSmith (09-28-2020) |
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Missing Image of Old Ruster (pun intended)
sorry here are photos of my working engines' rusty side.
On one photo you san see screwdriver blade inserted in between engine and layer of rust. Scary. |
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The first impression was good but I did not want to declare victory without actually using the motor. The last two days provided this opportunity. I went sailing yesterday and today (anchoring over night) and used the motor as usual. Overall, maybe a good hour and a half of motoring in realistic conditions. I am happy to report that not a drop of coolant was visible and, more importantly, the level of coolant in the reservoir was identical after the trip to what it was before. So, it seems that FINALLY this nightmare is over and I have a reliable A-4 again! Thanks to everybody here on the site, and in particular SASTANLEY who pointed out the minuscule drip on the photo of my paint job. I would have NEVER suspected this innocuous-looking elbow! Last edited by ernst; 09-07-2020 at 11:14 AM. |
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great report...sometimes the devil is in the details. Pics always help and why we ask for them..someone may notice a detail that someone else does not!
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ernst (09-08-2020) |
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Yes, a great result.
Now a curiosity... what is the turnbuckle on the exhaust manifold side of the engine attached to? Just an idle curious mind.
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sastanley (09-08-2020) |
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It has been installed for many years and at some point I expect that the (black iron) pipes will corrode through again and will need to be replaced, but at least I never had any breakage. |
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