Classic AquaSport
Aquasport Mechanicals - things that need a wrench, screwdriver or multimeter => Plumbing => Topic started by: WaveDancer on September 22, 2010, 10:01:23 AM
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I am sure someone here knows where to find these so I am going to ask.
Who makes, sells the rotating valve that switches the wash-down to the live-well.
I have a 2004 Explorer that has a plastic valve that is starting to leak and I want to fix it before it gets really bad.
Does any company make a repair kit for it maybe?
Thanks in advance for your responses.
WD.
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WD,
That valve comes apart pretty easy, mine was all frozen up when I bought the bought, during the "yard period" I completely dis-assembled, cleaned and lubricated it, basically it is just a spool valve with some o-rings, you may have some dirt or salt debris lodged in there, o-rings can probably be found at a local rubber and hose place, mine just need some TLC.
Marc
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A company named Bosworth makes the valves.I had to replace mine.
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I tried to loosen my plastic one and it broke right off. :shock:
I replaced it at boaters world. Mine was a on/off though.
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Boy, we have had a myriad of discussions on this little fellow...
(http://i259.photobucket.com/albums/hh301/seabob4/Proline%20website%20pics/Hardware/ValveFamily.jpg)...sorry, and his brothers...
Treat it like a shut-off valve in the bilge. Exercise the handle regularly, and give it a once weekly (maybe bi-weekly) shot of PB, or at least silicone spray under the white cap that covers the handle screw... :thumright:
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Thanks for your responses everyone!
I will try and track down the company that makes them and will also see about taking it apart to do a re-seal, just gotta wait for the albacore to leave our coastal fishing areas and it looks like that won't be happening for at least another few weeks. :D
WD.