[C320-list] Sea strainer bowl is stuck

[Mark Gillingham]

Thanks Brian,

I’m using a rubber strap wrench but it slips before turning the bowl. I’ll
look at other choices for a wrench and not tighten it so much next time.

Mark

On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 14:59 Brian McLamb <bjcnmclamb at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Mark. Mine is hull # 1075 with a Yanmar engine that has experienced
> similar problem occassionally.  If you have adequate access room around the
> offending strainer bowl you can use an automobile filter wrench to remove
> it.  I found one in Walmart automotive that has an adjustable rubber strap
> so it is easy to place it around the strainer and pre tension so you can
> apply even pressure when rotating the strainer.  Hope it works well for
> you.
>
> Brian s/v Serenity #1075
>
> On Wed, Jul 24, 2019 at 2:45 PM Mark Gillingham <markgill at uwalumni.com>
> wrote:
>
> > Have you salts any advice for removing a stick sea strainer bowl without
> > cracking it? It’s not reverse threaded, is it?
> >
> > Mark
> > Speakeasy #612
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> >
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> Brian McLamb
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