Seacocks

[Nauti Fox]

Anyone know a good way to free off a seized seacock.I've left it in the closed position for about a month while doing some engine work,did'nt notice the bonding strip had come off!The problem I've got is that where I am the boat is too big to be lifted,so I've got to be careful.
Thanks, Al.


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[DavidJ]

Suggest some very careful application of heat. It's most unusual that it has siezed after a month, it's the sort of thing that you might find after a couple of years.
Could try taking the pipe off and squirting pentrating oil down and leave for a few days, but don't forget to rejoin the pipe or it might just seize open.
best of luck anyway

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[Nauti Fox]

David,thanks for the advice.I think the reason its seized is because the earth strap had come adrift.
Al.

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[itsonlymoney]

I suggest praying and or a stiff drink.

Ian

<hr width=100% size=1>I'd rather have a bad day boatin, than a good day workin ! ! !