broken bolt on groco seacock

[labrador]

While out this past weekend I had the genny running and all was well until it shut down due to overheat. Undid the bolts to check the strainer and shove a coathanger thru the seacock which cleared the critters or whatever was blocking the intake. While reinstalling the strainer and putting the cover plate back on the T bolt on the seacock which holds the cover plate on broke. Used a long hoseclamp to jury rig the cover plate with just a few drops coming in while using the genny and close the seacock when not using however am wondering where to get replacement bolt and if it's something I can do as there is a pressed fitting holding the T bolt and I'm not sure how to get it out and reinstall. Any help?

 

[34Hatt]

Do you mean the bolt on the strainer top with the wing nut. If so these break often. They have a pin holding them in place and groco sells replacments just find a good marine store such as East End or Lighthouse Marine. You will need a drive pin and small hammer to push the pin out and a small C clamp to put it back in.

 

[labrador]

Yea thats the little bugger. Thanks for the info. Will try to get it done this weekend.

 

[saltshaker]

Skip,

Oceanport Landing should have them or can get it for you.

Jack Sardina

 

[Top Shelf]

They're in the Lewis Bros catalog as well.

 

[labrador]

Thanks Jack, I'll call Kieth today