Identify this engine water strainer

the lloyds

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Can anyone id this strainer. I think it is nickel plated brass/bronze with 1" connections and a glass inspection lid held down by only two machine screws

I cannot id the make, though asap and aquafax have similar with 4 fixing bolts instaed of two. It is on a Malo 42 from 2000. Yanmar engine

I need a new o ring I think, as it is leaking through the lid



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Most UK chandleries have a box of O-rings of a variety of sizes but possibly not quite as big as the one you need. Automotive bearing suppliers carry a bigger range. You need to know the section of the ring and its overall diameter. The original material may be neoprene but nitrile will be an acceptable substitute. I use Simply Bearings for this type of product, they do O-rings, http://simplybearings.co.uk/shop/o_rings.php

As has been said, the maker is Guidi, who make many seacocks and valves from leaded brass, which is susceptible to dezincification. While you are working on the strainer keep an eye open for the tell-tale signs of pinkness.
 

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Hi All

Thanks for that. I have planned to go to Martins Rubber in Southampton to get a ring but useful to know make.

Will watch for Dezincification
 
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