which silicone to use

[Bob C]

Hello everyone. This has proabably been asked before but could not find any info about this. Which silicone would you use to install new seals in the end cap.

Thanks Bob

[Albion]

Silicone grease. Try dive shops or camera shops. For a 2" diameter o ring you need about a pin head worth of grease, make sure whole ring is coated with a greasy layer.

[greenman407]

If you cant find a dive shop easily, you can go to an auto parts store as well. Ive been using dielectric grease from Permatex for about 3 yrs. with no problems

[Kazzer]

If you cant find a dive shop easily, you can go to an auto parts store as well. Ive been using dielectric grease from Permatex for about 3 yrs. with no problems

Or go here --- http://www.caswellplating.com/restor...ease-3-oz.html

[He Who Shall Not Be Named]

Or go here --- http://www.caswellplating.com/restor...ease-3-oz.html

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That's the stuff!

M

[Bob C]

Thanks for the information. I was inquiring about the silicone you would use to replace a propeller shaft seal in the end cap. For instance , would i use an automotive type RTV silicone .
Thanks Bob

[redboat219]

That's the stuff!

M

Wait a minute. How come in Ronin's Sturgeon thread you said I don't need to apply grease to the bulkhead o-rings

QUOTE=He Who Shall Not Be Named;33573]

And I apply a coat of silicon to the o-ring once a year, and when I do, I wipe off the excess atop the o-ring once it's back in its groove. You silicon, or any thick grease exposed it only acts as a magnet to catch filings, dirt, and other craft that will cut or prevent a good seat between o-ring and cylinder. Andy's right, if you can put the bulkhead in without grease, you're ahead of the game.

And, Romel, I learned about the greasing and other need-to-know stuff about the hobby by actually doing it. You know: experience. Come on in ... the water's fine!

M[/QUOTE]

[trout]

I think the bulkhead he is referring to is the ones on either side of the ballast tank. They do not move once installed, so lubing them may not be necessary. The end caps do need a little for the friction of being taken off and put back on.
(those are my thoughts and subject to change depending on who counters them)

[crazygary]

(those are my thoughts and subject to change depending on who counters them)

"CYA"!! Nice!

CG

[trout]

Yeah, I probably will make that my new tag line. :-)
I worked government, so yeah you learn life skills. LOL