The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.


Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 9:00*am, Tim wrote:
OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? *Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BTW, This manifold in question is on a v-8 350 Chevy mercruiser

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

"Tim" wrote in message
...
OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.


Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 9:11*am, "Harold" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...



OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? *Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

"Tim" wrote in message
...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...



OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board tool
kit.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 10:26*am, "Harold" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:





"Tim" wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

Yes, and check/replace the risers also. If either one fails you can
hydro lock the engine with disasterous results. In salt water they
have a typical life expectancy of 4 or 5 years.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 11:28*am, Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

Yes, and check/replace the risers also. *If either one fails you can
hydro lock the engine with disasterous results. *In salt water they
have a typical life expectancy of 4 or 5 years.

Yes, and these are origionals from 1977. When I do the manifold work,
I'll at least take them to the boat shop and at least have them tested
and evaluated.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 12:47*pm, W1TEF wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

buy a new manifold?

Buy the manifold you cheapskate. *:)

Eh, not that cheap Tom. But was weighing out the hassle of the change
out. But it is best to be safe. Like I mentioned, for local running it
wouldn't be a big bother, but doing a 150-200 mile river run (one way)
That's different.

Buy it shall be.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 2:55*pm, Tim wrote:
On Jul 15, 12:47*pm, W1TEF wrote:

On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

buy a new manifold?

Buy the manifold you cheapskate. *:)

Eh, not that cheap Tom. But was weighing out the hassle of the change
out. But it is best to be safe. Like I mentioned, for local running it
wouldn't be a big bother, but doing a 150-200 mile river run (one way)
That's different.

Buy it shall be.

I agree, they are way past their life expectancy. There are a number
of economical after market replacements. Do both the manifolds and
risers. Are they log style or center riser?

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:55:52 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Jul 15, 11:28*am, Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

Yes, and check/replace the risers also. *If either one fails you can
hydro lock the engine with disasterous results. *In salt water they
have a typical life expectancy of 4 or 5 years.

Yes, and these are origionals from 1977. When I do the manifold work,
I'll at least take them to the boat shop and at least have them tested
and evaluated.

I put new manifolds and risers on the Proline engine when it was about 9 years
old. One of the manifolds had clogged from the loose rust scaling off the
inside. And, I took great pains to flush mine every time I took it out.

It's a pain in the butt, and they cost a little, but I'd replace them if they're
over thirty years old.
--

John H

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 11:55:41 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:

On Jul 15, 12:47*pm, W1TEF wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

buy a new manifold?

Buy the manifold you cheapskate. *:)

Eh, not that cheap Tom. But was weighing out the hassle of the change
out. But it is best to be safe. Like I mentioned, for local running it
wouldn't be a big bother, but doing a 150-200 mile river run (one way)
That's different.

Buy it shall be.

When I did mine, I rigged some twine so I could take the weight of the manifold
around my neck. This left hands free to get it centered, get nuts started, etc.
If you have two people, it wouldn't be such a pain to replace them.

Oh, be ready to buy new bolts and nuts also.
--

John H

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On 7/15/10 2:55 PM, Tim wrote:
On Jul 15, 12:47 pm, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

buy a new manifold?

Buy the manifold you cheapskate. :)

Eh, not that cheap Tom. But was weighing out the hassle of the change
out. But it is best to be safe. Like I mentioned, for local running it
wouldn't be a big bother, but doing a 150-200 mile river run (one way)
That's different.

Buy it shall be.

Buy a boat that isn't disintegrating. Tom has a couple of boats he
doesn't use.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 3:03*pm, John H wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:55:52 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:
On Jul 15, 11:28*am, Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

Yes, and check/replace the risers also. *If either one fails you can
hydro lock the engine with disasterous results. *In salt water they
have a typical life expectancy of 4 or 5 years.

Yes, and these are origionals from 1977. When I do the manifold work,
I'll at least take them to the boat shop and at least have them tested
and evaluated.

I put new manifolds and risers on the Proline engine when it was about 9 years
old. One of the manifolds had clogged from the loose rust scaling off the
inside. And, I took great pains to flush mine every time I took it out.

It's a pain in the butt, and they cost a little, but I'd replace them if they're
over thirty years old.
--

John H

Now would be a good time to start soaking it where the bolts enter the
head with wd40 or whatever similar product you like. If it seems like
a manifold bolt is going to break I'd cut the bolt head off first so I
could pull the manifold off and get at where the bolt enters the head
and still have some protruding bolt shaft to work with.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 2:02*pm, jamesgangnc wrote:
On Jul 15, 2:55*pm, Tim wrote:

On Jul 15, 12:47*pm, W1TEF wrote:

On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

buy a new manifold?

Buy the manifold you cheapskate. *:)

Eh, not that cheap Tom. But was weighing out the hassle of the change
out. But it is best to be safe. Like I mentioned, for local running it
wouldn't be a big bother, but doing a 150-200 mile river run (one way)
That's different.

Buy it shall be.

I agree, they are way past their life expectancy. *There are a number
of economical after market replacements. *Do both the manifolds and
risers. * Are they log style or center riser?

I take it they are the log type. This would be the best description:

http://www.iboats.com/mall/image/view/2/7/615_2.jpg

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 2:03*pm, John H wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:55:52 -0700 (PDT), Tim wrote:
On Jul 15, 11:28*am, Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

Yes, and check/replace the risers also. *If either one fails you can
hydro lock the engine with disasterous results. *In salt water they
have a typical life expectancy of 4 or 5 years.

Yes, and these are origionals from 1977. When I do the manifold work,
I'll at least take them to the boat shop and at least have them tested
and evaluated.

I put new manifolds and risers on the Proline engine when it was about 9 years
old. One of the manifolds had clogged from the loose rust scaling off the
inside. And, I took great pains to flush mine every time I took it out.

It's a pain in the butt, and they cost a little, but I'd replace them if they're
over thirty years old.
--

John H

I'm deffinately leaning in that direction, John.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:18:14 -0400, John H
wrote:

When I did mine, I rigged some twine so I could take the weight of the manifold
around my neck. This left hands free to get it centered, get nuts started, etc.

There's a better way. Buy two threaded studs or create your own by
cutting off the heads of a couple of bolts. Screw them into the
block temporarily so you can hang the new manifold on them while you
start the remaining bolts.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 2:55*pm, Tim wrote:
On Jul 15, 12:47*pm, W1TEF wrote:

On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 07:00:17 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

buy a new manifold?

Buy the manifold you cheapskate. *:)

Eh, not that cheap Tom. But was weighing out the hassle of the change
out. But it is best to be safe. Like I mentioned, for local running it
wouldn't be a big bother, but doing a 150-200 mile river run (one way)
That's different.

Buy it shall be.


Go he

http://www.kanolabs.com/google/

Kroil is the real deal... if this doesn't free the bolts up, nothing
you'll spray from a can will.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

"Tim" wrote in message
...
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, "Harold" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:





"Tim" wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 7:31*pm, "mmc" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, "Harold" wrote:



"Tim" wrote in message

....
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

....

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

"Tim" wrote in message
...
On Jul 15, 7:31 pm, "mmc" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, "Harold" wrote:



"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB
Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a
bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the
manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to
chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up.
And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting
to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets
---------.
That's a great addition! inner tube rubber is great stuff, can flash a patio
roof around palm trees or make a slingshot!

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 8:38*pm, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:39:05 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:



On Jul 15, 7:31*pm, "mmc" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

....
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up.. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

A beer box makes a pretty good gasket

True, but it doesn't wrap low pressure hoses very well, or at least I
dont' think they do.

Hmm, that reminds me

Duct Tape!

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

In article m,
says...

"Tim" wrote in message
...
On Jul 15, 7:31 pm, "mmc" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, "Harold" wrote:



"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB
Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a
bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the
manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to
chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up.
And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting
to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets
---------.
That's a great addition! inner tube rubber is great stuff, can flash a patio
roof around palm trees or make a slingshot!

Yeah, get a couple rolls of that plumbers tape they have on the tv
commercials for 9.99 for three rolls, "BUT WAIT"! IF YOU BUY NOW! Yup,
of all the crap on TV, that stuff works great, on a lot of stuff.

And a tube of "Shoe Goo" type adhesive too.. Stuff is as important as
ViceGrips, and Duct tape!

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 15, 11:18*pm, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:58:04 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

A beer box makes a pretty good gasket

True, but it doesn't wrap low pressure hoses very well, or at least I
dont' think they do.

Hmm, that reminds me

Duct Tape!

Be sure you get the mil spec duct tape. It will hold up to water, heat
and pressure better than the drug store stuff.

Yessir. People dont' understand that there is a "good stuff" grade of
duct tape . Most people think it's all the same....

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 16, 6:15*am, I am Tosk wrote:
In article m,
says...





"Tim" wrote in message
....
On Jul 15, 7:31 pm, "mmc" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

....
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB
Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a
bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the
manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to
chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up.
And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting
to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets
---------.
That's a great addition! inner tube rubber is great stuff, can flash a patio
roof around palm trees or make a slingshot!

Yeah, get a couple rolls of that plumbers tape they have on the tv
commercials for 9.99 for three rolls, "BUT WAIT"! IF YOU BUY NOW! Yup,
of all the crap on TV, that stuff works great, on a lot of stuff.

And a tube of "Shoe Goo" type adhesive too.. Stuff is as important as
ViceGrips, and Duct tape!

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

My brother mentioned that this simmer, Scott. Thanks for the
reminder....

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 16, 12:18*am, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:58:04 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

A beer box makes a pretty good gasket

True, but it doesn't wrap low pressure hoses very well, or at least I
dont' think they do.

Hmm, that reminds me

Duct Tape!

Be sure you get the mil spec duct tape. It will hold up to water, heat
and pressure better than the drug store stuff.

I didn't know about the mil spec stuff. Where does one buy that?

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

In article 90187938-e865-4776-9f81-404564cb86a9
@j4g2000yqh.googlegroups.com, says...

On Jul 15, 8:38*pm, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:39:05 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:



On Jul 15, 7:31*pm, "mmc" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

A beer box makes a pretty good gasket

True, but it doesn't wrap low pressure hoses very well, or at least I
dont' think they do.

Hmm, that reminds me

Duct Tape!

No, no... Like I noted above. Get some of that silicone stretch tape
advertised on TV. Lowes also sells a version in the plumbing dept. The
stuff is GOLD. It only sticks to itself, and it does it well. You can
seal a high pressure hose while it is leaking and under pressure, or
seal just about anything in an emergency. This is not Teflon Plumbers
tape, or Electrical tape as a friend of mine insisted until I gave him a
roll (he was a lifetime boiler repair and fuel oil guy), just find a
roll and play around with it. Like I said, it's as necessary as
vicegrips, and duct tape... Once you try it, you won't go without it.
Well, get the duct tape too;)

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On 7/16/10 8:19 AM, I am Tosk wrote:

it's as necessary as
vicegrips,

"Vicegrips" are what the police in Toskie's area will use to extricate
him from that tent. Home handymen there, however, will continue to use
Vise-Gripsâ„¢.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:19:25 -0400, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article 90187938-e865-4776-9f81-404564cb86a9
, says...

On Jul 15, 8:38*pm, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:39:05 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:



On Jul 15, 7:31*pm, "mmc" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

A beer box makes a pretty good gasket

True, but it doesn't wrap low pressure hoses very well, or at least I
dont' think they do.

Hmm, that reminds me

Duct Tape!

No, no... Like I noted above. Get some of that silicone stretch tape
advertised on TV. Lowes also sells a version in the plumbing dept. The
stuff is GOLD. It only sticks to itself, and it does it well. You can
seal a high pressure hose while it is leaking and under pressure, or
seal just about anything in an emergency. This is not Teflon Plumbers
tape, or Electrical tape as a friend of mine insisted until I gave him a
roll (he was a lifetime boiler repair and fuel oil guy), just find a
roll and play around with it. Like I said, it's as necessary as
vicegrips, and duct tape... Once you try it, you won't go without it.
Well, get the duct tape too;)

You oughta send us each a roll so's we could try it.
--

John H

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

--
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
by the clean end."

"I am Tosk" wrote in message
...
In article m,
says...

"Tim" wrote in message
...
On Jul 15, 7:31 pm, "mmc" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, "Harold" wrote:



"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the
back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I
noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB
Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a
bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see
a
bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really
come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the
manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to
chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up.
And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is
starting
to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack?
Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on
board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets
---------.
That's a great addition! inner tube rubber is great stuff, can flash a
patio
roof around palm trees or make a slingshot!

Yeah, get a couple rolls of that plumbers tape they have on the tv
commercials for 9.99 for three rolls, "BUT WAIT"! IF YOU BUY NOW! Yup,
of all the crap on TV, that stuff works great, on a lot of stuff.

And a tube of "Shoe Goo" type adhesive too.. Stuff is as important as
ViceGrips, and Duct tape!

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

So what's in your tool kit. Hammer and 10 penny nails?

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On 7/16/10 8:37 AM, John H wrote:
On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:19:25 -0400, I am
wrote:

In article90187938-e865-4776-9f81-404564cb86a9
@j4g2000yqh.googlegroups.com, says...

On Jul 15, 8:38 pm, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:39:05 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:



On Jul 15, 7:31 pm, wrote:
wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, wrote:

wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, wrote:

wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

A beer box makes a pretty good gasket

True, but it doesn't wrap low pressure hoses very well, or at least I
dont' think they do.

Hmm, that reminds me

Duct Tape!

No, no... Like I noted above. Get some of that silicone stretch tape
advertised on TV. Lowes also sells a version in the plumbing dept. The
stuff is GOLD. It only sticks to itself, and it does it well. You can
seal a high pressure hose while it is leaking and under pressure, or
seal just about anything in an emergency. This is not Teflon Plumbers
tape, or Electrical tape as a friend of mine insisted until I gave him a
roll (he was a lifetime boiler repair and fuel oil guy), just find a
roll and play around with it. Like I said, it's as necessary as
vicegrips, and duct tape... Once you try it, you won't go without it.
Well, get the duct tape too;)

You oughta send us each a roll so's we could try it.


Herring is always willing to try to take advantage of the unemployed.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

"Tim" wrote in message
...
On Jul 15, 11:18 pm, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:58:04 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

A beer box makes a pretty good gasket

True, but it doesn't wrap low pressure hoses very well, or at least I
dont' think they do.

Hmm, that reminds me

Duct Tape!

Be sure you get the mil spec duct tape. It will hold up to water, heat
and pressure better than the drug store stuff.

Yessir. People dont' understand that there is a "good stuff" grade of
duct tape . Most people think it's all the same....


http://gorillatough.com/tapes.aspx?g...Fdj75wod6Tbckw

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

"Harry " wrote in message
m...
On 7/16/10 8:19 AM, I am Tosk wrote:

it's as necessary as
vicegrips,

"Vicegrips" are what the police in Toskie's area will use to extricate him
from that tent. Home handymen there, however, will continue to use
Vise-Gripsâ„¢.

~~ Snerk ~~ man, you're killin' me...LOL

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

"Harry " wrote in message
m...
On 7/16/10 8:37 AM, John H wrote:
On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:19:25 -0400, I am

wrote:

In article90187938-e865-4776-9f81-404564cb86a9
@j4g2000yqh.googlegroups.com, says...

On Jul 15, 8:38 pm, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:39:05 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:



On Jul 15, 7:31 pm, wrote:
wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, wrote:

wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, wrote:

wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the
back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I
noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB
Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a
bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see
a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really
come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the
manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to
chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up.
And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is
starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack?
Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you
don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River
is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board
to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on
board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket
material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

A beer box makes a pretty good gasket

True, but it doesn't wrap low pressure hoses very well, or at least I
dont' think they do.

Hmm, that reminds me

Duct Tape!

No, no... Like I noted above. Get some of that silicone stretch tape
advertised on TV. Lowes also sells a version in the plumbing dept. The
stuff is GOLD. It only sticks to itself, and it does it well. You can
seal a high pressure hose while it is leaking and under pressure, or
seal just about anything in an emergency. This is not Teflon Plumbers
tape, or Electrical tape as a friend of mine insisted until I gave him a
roll (he was a lifetime boiler repair and fuel oil guy), just find a
roll and play around with it. Like I said, it's as necessary as
vicegrips, and duct tape... Once you try it, you won't go without it.
Well, get the duct tape too;)

You oughta send us each a roll so's we could try it.


Herring is always willing to try to take advantage of the unemployed.

What a sponge! Poor Freak has been unemployed for a decade, yet Johnny,
with his fat military pension, is scrounging for freebies.
It all started with his charity panhandling gig.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

--
"Political correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical
minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which
holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd
by the clean end."

"YukonBound" wrote in message
...


"Harry ?" wrote in message
m...
On 7/16/10 8:19 AM, I am Tosk wrote:

it's as necessary as
vicegrips,

"Vicegrips" are what the police in Toskie's area will use to extricate
him from that tent. Home handymen there, however, will continue to use
Vise-GripsT.

~~ Snerk ~~ man, you're killin' me...LOL

I wish your buddy was as careful attributing his quotes as he is to insert
the trade mark symbol.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

In article ,
says...

"Harry ?" wrote in message
m...
On 7/16/10 8:19 AM, I am Tosk wrote:

it's as necessary as
vicegrips,

"Vicegrips" are what the police in Toskie's area will use to extricate him
from that tent. Home handymen there, however, will continue to use
Vise-Grips?.

~~ Snerk ~~ man, you're killin' me...LOL

One can only hope, spoofer.

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

On Jul 16, 8:39*am, "Happy" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 11:18 pm, wrote:





On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:58:04 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

A beer box makes a pretty good gasket

True, but it doesn't wrap low pressure hoses very well, or at least I
dont' think they do.

Hmm, that reminds me

Duct Tape!

Be sure you get the mil spec duct tape. It will hold up to water, heat
and pressure better than the drug store stuff.

Yessir. People dont' understand that there is a "good stuff" grade of
duct tape . * Most people think it's all the same....

http://gorillatough.com/tapes.aspx?g...dj75wod6Tbckw- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

That'll work!

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

In article ,
says...
So what's in your tool kit. Hammer and 10 penny nails?



Depends on which tool kit you are asking about. I am a tool guy... Trust
me though, weather it's my framing bucket, my finish box, electrical,
plumbing, or mechanical box, they are full of good solid tools for the
job. I can pretty much grab a couple of boxes and head down to the
rental property and do what I need...

One day years ago when we were first in the computer industry, my wife
wanted to buy a new piece of software. I asked her if we already had
something similar, why she needed another one. She looked at me and
asked me, "how many hammers do you have"? I went down to the shop and
came back and said "I have 9 hammers down there, probably a couple more
here and there". She asked why and I said, "cause they all do something
different", she said, "there you go".

Anyway, back to my "toolbox". When I worked for Chevy I had a rule, the
second time I had to borrow a tool, it was time to buy it... Start from
there and you got my "toolbox"... ;)

--
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

In article ,
says...

On Fri, 16 Jul 2010 08:19:25 -0400, I am Tosk
wrote:

In article 90187938-e865-4776-9f81-404564cb86a9
, says...

On Jul 15, 8:38*pm, wrote:
On Thu, 15 Jul 2010 17:39:05 -0700 (PDT), Tim
wrote:



On Jul 15, 7:31*pm, "mmc" wrote:
"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 10:26 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...
On Jul 15, 9:11 am, "Harold" wrote:

"Tim" wrote in message

...

OK, so while I have the boat out in the sunlight and have the back
panel off to look for anything that myight need repairs, I noticed
that the previous owner muust have left water in the left exhaust
manifold and it froze and cracked. They have generous globs of JB Weld
over them and it held well, However I noticed that there is a bottom
crack where it seems the JB weld has cracked loose and I can see a bit
of rust.

Due to aftermarke, the price of a lot of these items has really come
down to being reasonable. I probably ought to change out the manifold
but it's a real bugger to take of where it sits. So, I'm going to chip
away at the repair to see how sound it is.

this isn't a presurized system so there's not any steam build up. And
the repair looks like it's held for quite a while, but is starting to
fail.

Does anyone know of a better smear on product to seal the crack? Or
should I jsut bite it and buy a new manifold?

BITE!- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Yeah, that's what I'm thinking. Running around a lake where you don't
have far to go to shore is one thing, being out on the Ohio River is
totally another.

Bit still. It wouldn't hurt to have a tube of 'something' on board to
try to make a quick fix if necessary.

It wouldn't hurt to carry some JB Weld and Marine Tex in your on board
tool
kit.- Hide quoted text -

- Show quoted text -

Those are on the check list...
--------
Maybe a couple of oversized hose clamps and a hunk of gasket material?

I ahve an old car innertube folded up and tied. It fits in a small
space. Yes, either a person could use it for a float device (air
compressor on board) or with a box knife it can make some temporary
but ready gaskets.

A beer box makes a pretty good gasket

True, but it doesn't wrap low pressure hoses very well, or at least I
dont' think they do.

Hmm, that reminds me

Duct Tape!

No, no... Like I noted above. Get some of that silicone stretch tape
advertised on TV. Lowes also sells a version in the plumbing dept. The
stuff is GOLD. It only sticks to itself, and it does it well. You can
seal a high pressure hose while it is leaking and under pressure, or
seal just about anything in an emergency. This is not Teflon Plumbers
tape, or Electrical tape as a friend of mine insisted until I gave him a
roll (he was a lifetime boiler repair and fuel oil guy), just find a
roll and play around with it. Like I said, it's as necessary as
vicegrips, and duct tape... Once you try it, you won't go without it.
Well, get the duct tape too;)

You oughta send us each a roll so's we could try it.

Hey, if that is what it takes;) Just shut up and buy a roll before I
start to call you Tim;)

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Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!

The Marquis has a dubious manifold...
 

"I am Tosk" wrote in message
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In article ,
says...
So what's in your tool kit. Hammer and 10 penny nails?



Depends on which tool kit you are asking about. I am a tool guy... Trust
me though, *weather* it's my framing bucket, my finish box, electrical,
plumbing, or mechanical box, they are full of good solid tools for the
job. I can pretty much grab a couple of boxes and head down to the
rental property and do what I need...
snip...
Rowdy Mouse Racing - We race for cheese!


What them heck does the "weather" have to do with your tool boxes?