[C320-list] FW: MARELON LUBRICATION Different answer

[Robert E. Sloat]

Thanks.  I will junk my idea of using the spray Teflon to lubricate nest 
year if there are propellants that might work on the o-rings.   Back to the 
procedure used for the last ten years of brushing Teflon grease on the balls 
from below.  I haven't had to remove the hose from the barb and go in from 
above yet.  The approach from underneath seems to get both sides of the ball 
eventually.

Bob Sloat
Savannah 894 (2002)
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I got a different answer from Forespar back in 2007,  but I also have one of 
the older 320 (# 112) and it might have a different thru-hulls.



 I really need to know the part numbers of the valves in question. What I 
can do for you today is guess at what needs to be done. If you have 904 or 
the 905 Series of Valves you will need to unscrew the hose barb and apply 
waterproof grease directly to the ball. Do not use any type of spray as the 
propellants will cause the o-rings and seals to swell and the only thing you 
will be able to do is to replace the valve completely.


Randall J. Risvold
Forespar Products Corp.


-----Original Message-----
From: JJ Morrison <sail-ability at sympatico.ca>
To: Catalina List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Mon, Sep 12, 2011 3:19 am
Subject: [C320-list] FW: MARELON LUBRICATION




Straight from the horse's mouth.
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574


> From: randyr at forespar.com
> To: sail-ability at sympatico.ca
> Subject: RE: MARELON LUBRICATION
> Date: Sun, 11 Sep 2011 18:00:25 -0700
>
> The valves you have are not intended to be taken apart and all that needs 
> to
be done is to
> open and closed at least once a month. With out knowing which valve or 
> valves
which are
> getting stiff the only comment I can make that if the head discharge valve 
> is
getting stiff
> that is caused be a lining of calcium forming on the inside of the valve 
> and
your only long
> term recourse is to replace the valve. The are no oils, greases or 
> cleaners
that will
> remove that lining and give you long-term results.
>
> Randall Risvold
> Forespar
> 22322 Gilberto
> RSM, Ca. 92688
> Ph. (949) 858 8820
> Fax (949) 858 0505
> Cell (949) 280 2077
> sales at forespar.com
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: JJ Morrison [mailto:sail-ability at sympatico.ca]
> Sent: Saturday, September 10, 2011 6:37 PM
> To: sales at forespar.com
> Subject: MARELON LUBRICATION
>
> Do MARELON seacocks need lubrication; what to do if they stiffen up? Mine 
> are
installed on
> a 1999 Catalina 320.
> Cheers
> John Morrison
>
>
>