seacock replacement

[saltyrob]

Hi folks

The seacock on the inlet pipe supplying flushing water to the toilet is jammed shut, therefore have decided to replace it.As the skin fitting has a grill and is faired into the hull,I hope not disturb it, therefore would appreciate any advice on removing a the seacock from the skin fitting .I have replaced the seacock on the engine cooling inlet and ended up also replacing the skin fitting as the two would not come easily apart after approx 20 years service.

Many thanks

Rob

 

[saltwater_gypsy]

If its a Blakes you can ALWAYS get them apart. Even if, (as on my last occasion) you have to resort to a gas blowlamp a spanish windlass and lump hammer.

 

[Richard10002]

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The seacock on the inlet pipe supplying flushing water to the toilet is jammed shut, therefore have decided to replace it.

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Hi Rob,

I had a similar problem with the discharge seacock on our toilet. I hammered it, got my feet against it, all kind of things, but couldnt shift it, and thought I would have to change it.

Anyway, it just happens that the yard are replacing my keel bolts and they left a long tube on board, (which they use to get some power to turn the bolts.

I slipped this over the end of the seacock handle and leant against it gently, adding my weight gradually, and the handle moved. Once it had moved a bit, I could move it by hand, and have squirted a fair bit of grease down and worked it regularly for a few days.

So... if you havent tried the above, it's worth a go if you can get a long tube on it.

Good Luck

Richard

 

[Tranona]

Depends on the type. With a grill on it it sounds like a Blakes. The grill is just held on by the bolts that hold the valve in. You do not need to remove a blakes from the boat to service it - just take the locking bolts off and free it up. May take a lot of persuasion, but is tapered, so once you move it it will come out easily.

Have a look on the Blakes Lavac Taylor website for servicing information.

 

[Gwylan]

Blakes and coming apart! We had a similar problem and my nerve failed me during several attempts.
They are very robust and respond to a little TLC once they are apart to get them back in good condition.

Yes they do come apart. But you will be surprised by how much impact and heat it can take.

Large hammer and regular application of heat or WD40 combined with force seem to work.

DO NOT USE WD40 AND HEAT AT THE SAME TIME!!!