Motor Bulkhead/Cylinder Union Leak

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  • biggsgolf
    Captain
    • Jan 2020
    • 720

    #31
    So I still have a leak thru my bow endcap where water is getting past the O Ring. I sent it to Bob and he replaced the O Ring and added 3 wraps of teflon under it. I am not happy as it is again leaking. Maybe I need a thicker O Ring? The teflon tape is a pain and it just seems like there should be a more suitable fix. I have gone to sealing the endcap with Gasket Maker which works. If I need to access the electronics I can carefully use a hobby knife to cut the sealant at the cylinder union with the cap. Any ideas?

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    • He Who Shall Not Be Named
      Moderator
      • Aug 2008
      • 12255

      #32
      Originally posted by biggsgolf
      So I still have a leak thru my bow endcap where water is getting past the O Ring. I sent it to Bob and he replaced the O Ring and added 3 wraps of teflon under it. I am not happy as it is again leaking. Maybe I need a thicker O Ring? The teflon tape is a pain and it just seems like there should be a more suitable fix. I have gone to sealing the endcap with Gasket Maker which works. If I need to access the electronics I can carefully use a hobby knife to cut the sealant at the cylinder union with the cap. Any ideas?
      Gut the electronics (keep the motor-bulkhead and it's attached devices there) and send me the cylinder with the offending bow bulkhead.

      David
      Who is John Galt?

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      • biggsgolf
        Captain
        • Jan 2020
        • 720

        #33
        David, thankyou sooo much. Would it work for you if I wait till the end of the season to send it to you? I really appreciate you offering to take a look at it.

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        • biggsgolf
          Captain
          • Jan 2020
          • 720

          #34
          David, can you provide me your address? My email is biggsgolf@mac.com

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          • He Who Shall Not Be Named
            Moderator
            • Aug 2008
            • 12255

            #35
            Originally posted by biggsgolf
            David, can you provide me your address? My email is biggsgolf@mac.com
            David D Merriman lll
            835 Holly Hedge Ave.
            Virginia Beach, VA 23452
            Who is John Galt?

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            • biggsgolf
              Captain
              • Jan 2020
              • 720

              #36
              David, just to clarify, it is the Stern endcap which fails.

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              • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                Moderator
                • Aug 2008
                • 12255

                #37
                Originally posted by biggsgolf
                David, just to clarify, it is the Stern endcap which fails.
                The one with the attached motor? That's the motor bulkhead. Send it along too.

                David
                Who is John Galt?

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                • biggsgolf
                  Captain
                  • Jan 2020
                  • 720

                  #38
                  Yes, the motor bulkhead, will do, thanks

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                  • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                    Moderator
                    • Aug 2008
                    • 12255

                    #39
                    Originally posted by biggsgolf
                    Yes, the motor bulkhead, will do, thanks
                    OK, Your SD, the one you sent me for repair is a screaming pile of ****! There are many fatigue cracks in the cylinder, some bridge the internal bulkhead seals, causing leaking; that motor-bulkhead has been glued, screwed, and just plain abused to the point of uselessness. Why the **** would you glue the pushrod(s) to their respective seal bodies???!@!!!!!

                    Since what you sent me is so ****ed up, I made you a new one. Going out today. Live long and prosper, and all that happy horse-****.

                    In the future, you -- and those reading this ass-kicking -- If you have a problem with the new unit, something I produced and sold in working order, post your problem(s) here first so I can guide you so you don't screw things up.

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                    David
                    Who is John Galt?

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                    • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                      Moderator
                      • Aug 2008
                      • 12255

                      #40
                      Bruce:

                      I have your box ready to go, but the only address on the box you sent me was a UPS store. E-mail me your address as soon as you can so I can get this off to you today. dmeriman@aol.com

                      David
                      Who is John Galt?

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                      • He Who Shall Not Be Named
                        Moderator
                        • Aug 2008
                        • 12255

                        #41
                        Originally posted by He Who Shall Not Be Named
                        Bruce:

                        I have your box ready to go, but the only address on the box you sent me was a UPS store. E-mail me your address as soon as you can so I can get this off to you today. dmeriman@aol.com

                        David
                        Never mind. I'm an idiot. You supplied your address... found it in your boxes packaging. Just got back from the USPS -- should be in your hands early next week.

                        David
                        Who is John Galt?

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