1989 10 meter mid cabin generator seacock

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mrrudely
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1989 10 meter mid cabin generator seacock

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this is a curiosity more than anything else
after replacing the impeller on the generator 4 times I finally figured out
that the seacock was completely blocked with a hard dirty white substance (no blockage in the hose)
it required a lot of poking with a small screwdriver to break things up
I removed the fittings and soaked them in vinegar, that dissolved what was left
It is conceivable that the generator was not used for 7 - 10 years with the seacock left open
the boat is in marina del rey california
anyone care to guess what happened? could salt actually have dried up over that many years?
10 meter mid cabin
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Re: 1989 10 meter mid cabin generator seacock

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Maybe marine growth ?
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