[C320-list] FW: MARELON LUBRICATION Different answer

[JJ Morrison]

I guess I won't use anything but just exercise the valves regularly like Forespar suggests. When I get to the point of needing a wrench to move them I'll replace them... lucky Forespar!
Cheers
JohnM
1999#574
 

> From: resloat at comcast.net
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Date: Tue, 13 Sep 2011 09:27:15 -0500
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] FW: MARELON LUBRICATION Different answer
> 
> 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)
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: <jpmesa at aol.com>
> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Monday, September 12, 2011 1:02 PM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] FW: MARELON LUBRICATION Different answer
> 
> 
> 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
> >
> >
> >
> 
> 
> 
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