Capt. Rodbone
Senior Member
- Joined
- Sep 6, 2020
- Messages
- 172
- Location
- U.S.
- Vessel Name
- SV Stella Polaris MV Sea Turtle
- Vessel Make
- 1978 VanDine Gaff rigged schooner, 1978 Grand Banks Classic Trawler
The replacement parts are in and I’ve begun the swap out. TWO QUESTIONS.
1. Do I lubricate the gasket and if so what do you suggest I use?
2. I’m having a heck of a time getting the last bolt off (see pics)I can’t get either end of a wrench around it, nor can I access it from the top with that hose in place. I started taking it loose however it is a bit of a project and I’m afraid I’ll ruin it and then have to order another. There must be a tool I’m not thinking of to use? It was suggested that I Cut most of the exposed part of the threaded bolt off with a hacksaw which should give me enough room where the profile of the ranch will then fit through. I’ve looked for a properly sized ranch with a smaller profile that might fit through that gap and on, but have yet to find one.
Any advice is as always much appreciated.
1. Do I lubricate the gasket and if so what do you suggest I use?
2. I’m having a heck of a time getting the last bolt off (see pics)I can’t get either end of a wrench around it, nor can I access it from the top with that hose in place. I started taking it loose however it is a bit of a project and I’m afraid I’ll ruin it and then have to order another. There must be a tool I’m not thinking of to use? It was suggested that I Cut most of the exposed part of the threaded bolt off with a hacksaw which should give me enough room where the profile of the ranch will then fit through. I’ve looked for a properly sized ranch with a smaller profile that might fit through that gap and on, but have yet to find one.
Any advice is as always much appreciated.