1996 Crestliner plug leak?

[Johnny]

there are a few Thread Repair kits on the market. as well as a couple from Loctite.
do your research and see what you feel comfortable with. I picked the 3967
just because it was recommended on a few auto repair websites I visited.

LOCTITE® PC 3967™ Stripped Thread Repair Kit makes reliable thread repairs
without drills, taps, tools, or inserts. Restores worn, stripped or damaged threads
and eliminates future corrosion, galling, seizing, and rust. Allows up to 128 ft. lbs. of torque
between -65°F to 300°F. Permanently repairs stripped threads and fasteners in five minutes.
Typical Applications: Intake manifold bracket fastener threads, timing chain cover bolt threads,
valve cover bolt threads, water pump bolt threads.

this stuff sets up in five minutes !! so you don't have time to dilly-dally around.
do a test subject prior to actual application on your boat.






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[Givey1982]

Well I screwed it ups now! I was not thinking about the boat being in the sun. The epoxy set so fast I could not get the plug screwed in. I will have to drill out what I can now and ficure I will go with one of these kits https://www.boatpartheadquarters.com/Garboard-Drain-Plug-Kit-p/UNI-32282.htm?gclid=CObhgJzRqdMCFZ62wAodOpYPLQ. I think this will work.

 

[Johnny]

oh nooooooo Givey !! What hast thou gone went and done ?
LOL it happens.

the brass drain you mention is what I have used on 3 or 4 boats with
great success. It is the same size 1/2" NPT as the original.
they run about $7 at hardware stores and BPS so that is a good price
if the shipping is cheap. I buy mine from China on ebay at a cheap price.
This one is in my Crestliner that is at least 10 years old.
If your original plug has good threads, it may fight tight in the new drain.


good luck !!






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[Givey1982]

oh nooooooo Givey !! What hast thou done went and done ?
LOL it happens.

the brass drain you mention is what I have used on 3 or 4 boats with
great success. It is the same size 1/2" NPT as the original.
they run about $7 at hardware stores and BPS so that is a good price
if the shipping is cheap. I buy mine from China on ebay at a cheap price.
This one is in my Crestliner that is at least 10 years old.
If your original plug has good threads, it may fight tight in the new drain.


good luck !!

Thanks Johnny

What did you use to seal it with?




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[Johnny]

I used 3M-5200 - - - - but, any good rubber gasket sealer will work
if you don't want to buy a $12 tube of 5200 which pops the shelf life
into effect as soon as the seal is punctured.
I have kept a half tube in the freezer for 6 months with no problem.
when the cap end plugs up from cured product, cut a tiny corner off
of the bottom to salvage the rest of it.

again - steer of pure silicone products






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