[C320-list] Yanmar mixing elbow assembly

[Robert Lupton]

Thanks, went with Perma high temp thread sealer. I've also had these leak dry even though it is common practice to use nothing.

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On Jul 16, 2010, at 6:37 PM, Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net> wrote:

> Go to your local automotive parts store and ask for something to seal the 
> threads that will withstand
> lots of heat.
> 
> At one point my threads were leaking and I did seal them, but forgot what I 
> used.
> 
> Paul
> Affinity 657
> Bay Bridge Marina
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> From: "conneelythomas at aol.com" <conneelythomas at aol.com>
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> Sent: Fri, July 16, 2010 6:31:28 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Yanmar mixing elbow assembly
> 
> Why would need a sealant ?  I just replace mine and I painted  the exaust elbow 
> . Which after 10 hours , the paint is gone but the mixing elbow , thread 
> connector  and exhaust are doing fine . Just get the angle right .  Tom 916
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Robert Lupton <nabitt at gmail.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Thu, Jul 15, 2010 7:55 pm
> Subject: [C320-list] Yanmar mixing elbow assembly
> 
> 
> Geez, it is hot out,
> 
> oes anyone know if there is a recommended thread sealant for the threaded 
> onnector joint between the mixing elbow and exhaust take off? The new joint 
> ooks stainless but draws a magnet well, alloy? The thread is left hand on one 
> nd and right on the other. Any thoughts on why, other than to match the mating 
> ast pieces.
> 
> egards,
> obert & Ruth Lupton
> ife Saver #819 ‘01
> oynton Beach, Fl