So it was time to replace my cork gaskets on my engine raw water strainers. I've bought 3 different sets of Perko cork gaskets and I can't get them to fit. I'm thinking I must of bought the wrong set but when I look it up online it is the correct match. I was thinking of just making a red silicone gasket with PermaTek but I'm not sure if thats a good idea. Any suggestions? I've never had Perko gaskets give me a problem in the past. I'm using part number from Perko 0493DP999M
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Perko cork gaskets don't fit on water strainer lid model 858e
Looking for a 80 plus foot yacht
Hatteras of Cheoy Lee
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Re: Perko cork gaskets don't fit on water strainer lid model 858e
Go to your local chandlery, auto parts store, or industrial supplier and buy rubberized cork gasket material in a roll.
Cut out whatever gaskets you want with scissors or a razor blade for cheap. Keep the roll and scissors on board and you can make whatever you need wherever you are.
The dedicated gaskets for sea strainer are a rip off."The older I get, the faster I was......."
1979 60C "Ohana" hull# 331
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Re: Perko cork gaskets don't fit on water strainer lid model 858e
Or, if you want to do it right, buy fabric reinforced Viton sheet.
"The older I get, the faster I was......."
1979 60C "Ohana" hull# 331
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Re: Perko cork gaskets don't fit on water strainer lid model 858e
Stay away from silicone rubber as it creeps out of the joint when you get overzealous tightening the bolts.
"The older I get, the faster I was......."
1979 60C "Ohana" hull# 331
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Re: Perko cork gaskets don't fit on water strainer lid model 858e
Coat inner diameter of lid with lipstick (preferably your wife's) and press down firmly on the gasket material for an easy pattern for the hard part.
Semper Siesta
Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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Re: Perko cork gaskets don't fit on water strainer lid model 858e
Thanks for the tips! No wife on board so I'm going to have to find a local harlot to let me borrow some of hers for making gaskets.
Looking for a 80 plus foot yacht
Hatteras of Cheoy Lee
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Re: Perko cork gaskets don't fit on water strainer lid model 858e
And here's a handy-dandy little item to help with your gasket making.
Semper Siesta
Robert Clarkson
ASLAN, 1983 55C #343
Charleston, SC
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Re: Perko cork gaskets don't fit on water strainer lid model 858e
Robert, truly there is nothing that you do not have an ingenious solution for. I remain in awe.
John
1981 58 Yachtfish Hull 477
Wickford RI
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Re: Perko cork gaskets don't fit on water strainer lid model 858e
Now that you have shown it you need to get one as a Christmas gift for all of us Robert.
SEVEN
1979 53' MY Hull #563
Antioch, California