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05-03-2012, 04:54 PM #1
Couldn't keep thru-hull from turning
I've been working on my ballast install today and I'm almost done but ran into a problem when tightening the thru hull nut. I had a buddy stick a prybar into the hole from the bottom to try and keep it from turning but you can't get any leverage. Anyways it's pulled flush with the hull and I used the marine sealant on the top and bottom, and there is no play in the fitting. Think I'm alright? Thanks
2018 Murder Max
2008 Outback V-Bought new; sold in 2018
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05-03-2012, 05:51 PM #2
If it has the little tabs or bars on the inside of the fitting you may be able to use this trick.
Put a wrench on the flat edge of the handle for more leverage. I used this breaker bar handle on both my bottom (underwater) thru hull and above water thru hulls on the sides.
It's not a high pressure system so as long as you have some sealant under the fitting you are probably good. For a below the water connection I would definitely spend a little extra effort to get it as tight as possible though.So when is this "old enough to know better" supposed to kick in?
2001 MobiusV - Slightly Modified...
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05-03-2012, 08:20 PM #3
Z,
What you are experience is not uncommon. The marine adhesive makes for a great lubricant while in its uncured state. So even with the jam nut tight, the thin barrier of sealant can allow the t-hull to rotate. let it cure and you should be fine. Also, I would go ahead and put on the ball-valve while you are at the point you are at. This way, if you need to rotate the whole setup to get the ball-valve handle oriented so it has the clearance to be shut off, you can rotate the assembly.
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05-03-2012, 08:32 PM #4
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05-04-2012, 10:53 AM #5Senior Member
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05-04-2012, 10:58 AM #6
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05-04-2012, 11:25 AM #7
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05-04-2012, 11:49 AM #8
Haha, no thanks. I let the sealant dry good before I put on the ball valve and kept an eye on the nut to make sure it wasn't turning as I tightened the valve. It held tight so I think it's good to go. I'll check it on the water before I back off the trailer. Thanks for all the help guys, I couldn't have done this project without all the good people and threads on this board! I can't wait to get on the lake sunday and try it out, throwing pumps over the side of the boat is for the birds
2018 Murder Max
2008 Outback V-Bought new; sold in 2018
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05-04-2012, 11:58 AM #9
There's about 10 Dusty's Mom-isms in the description above.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
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LLTR!!!!!!!!
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05-04-2012, 12:01 PM #10