[C320-list] Fw: Water tank inspection cap

[Jeffrey Hare]

Hi,

  We used to have problems with the inspection caps leaking a lot.  The
teflon tape we tried didn't really seem to be working that well.

Actually, we found that combining the teflon tape with and tightening using
a band wrench, the leaks are a think of the past.  Can still easily open
them up for cleanout.

We got a pair of band wrenches at Target for $5, and they're also useful for
removing the oil filter separating the Racor filter from the bowl.

-Jeff

-----Original Message-----
From: allan.field at comcast.net [mailto:allan.field at comcast.net] 
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2006 3:11 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Fw: Water tank inspection cap

I know that I mentioned this some time ago.  Unfortunately, the stuff is at
home adn we are out on the boat until 7/4.  But I got it at Home Depot, it
is a teflon based "goop", and I think it does have the name Tuff in it.  The
tanks have never leaked again since using this stuff.  If you have not found
the stuff by 7/4, let me know.

Allan S. Field
Sea Shadow - #808
Columbia, MD 21046

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Jerry Clayton" <jsea at prodigy.net> 

> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Jerry Clayton 
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
> Sent: Tuesday, June 20, 2006 12:40 PM 
> Subject: Fw: Water tank inspection cap 
> 
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: Jerry Clayton 
> To: C320-List at catalina320.com 
> Sent: Monday, June 19, 2006 9:38 AM 
> Subject: Water tank inspection cap 
> 
> 
> On a previous post, which I can't locate, someone listed a product that
sealed 
> the threads on the lid to keep them water tight. It was called Tuff
something 
> and worked well and stayed pliable. 
> My question is 
> 1) Does anyone recall the name? 
> 2) Where can you buy this product? 
> 3) Has anyone found anything else they would recommend? 
> 
> Thanks, 
> 
> Jerry Clayton 
> Tropo #988