04 260 Sundancer
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Moose
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- Oct 23, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 2004 260 SunDancer, GenSet, Lowrance GPS/Fish Combo
- Engines
- 350 Magnum w/B3
Not sure what this is? Looks like it has a drainage plug(blue) attached. Need more info.
Weave
New Member
looks like part of the single point drain system....is it leaking from the blue petcock/plug?
Hard to tell but looks like the oring isnt seated properly on the plug....I always have a couple of those buggers on hand at all times...never know when they break.
Hard to tell but looks like the oring isnt seated properly on the plug....I always have a couple of those buggers on hand at all times...never know when they break.
nydolphin
New Member
Not from the drain plug. At the bottom. Of course any leak in that area would wind up at
the lowest point. But it seams like it is coming from the bottom.
I'd did find it in the manual. It's called a distribution housing.
the lowest point. But it seams like it is coming from the bottom.
I'd did find it in the manual. It's called a distribution housing.
Weave is correct on his ID.
I'd also agree with Weave that you should start at the plug. Unscrew it... look at the threads to see if they're crossed (buggered up, not mad:lol
... look at the o-ring... look at the housing's threads as well.
Replace plug if all looks well (or with a new one) and see if it continues to leak.
If it does, there might be a crack in the bottom of the housing... freeze damage?
Use a mirror-on-a-stick and a flashlight to see the bottom of the housing.
Are the hose clamps tight?
I'd also agree with Weave that you should start at the plug. Unscrew it... look at the threads to see if they're crossed (buggered up, not mad:lol
... look at the o-ring... look at the housing's threads as well.Replace plug if all looks well (or with a new one) and see if it continues to leak.
If it does, there might be a crack in the bottom of the housing... freeze damage?
Use a mirror-on-a-stick and a flashlight to see the bottom of the housing.
Are the hose clamps tight?
1stSeaRay
New Member
I just had to replaced mine. It seems the blue plug was overtightened at some point, and it put a hairline crack in the plastic right along the threads. I noticed it dribbling last time we had the boat out. Better sit down cause they are not cheap....best price I found was $140+ shipping.
Good new is its an easy fix, three hose clamps and three small bolts are all you need to take off, of course getting down to the bottom of the bilge to work on it is half the fun.
Good new is its an easy fix, three hose clamps and three small bolts are all you need to take off, of course getting down to the bottom of the bilge to work on it is half the fun.
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nydolphin
New Member
Thank you all for your input. I'll take a closer look at
the plug and let you all know.
the plug and let you all know.
nydolphin
New Member
Any suggestions on good sources to order parts from ?
nydolphin
New Member
Well, here's an update. Hopefully the pic are attached.
The Distribution Housing was the culprit. As it turned out, it
is made of two pieces. In my opinion, a poor design which is
destined for failure at some point in time. The replacement unit ( $ 170.00 U.S. ) is made from 1 piece ( go figure). The
dude at Marine Maz says they sell alot of them. Gee....really !
The two piece design looks like it is sealed together using
a toungue and groove mating gaskets which you can see by
the attachment have deteriorated resulting in the leak.
Replace wasn't bad, 3 bolts and 3 hoses although the location of this unit is a bit difficult. But with patience and the right tools, it wasn't too bad.
Thanks to all for the previous input and I hope this experience will help someone else down the road.
The Distribution Housing was the culprit. As it turned out, it
is made of two pieces. In my opinion, a poor design which is
destined for failure at some point in time. The replacement unit ( $ 170.00 U.S. ) is made from 1 piece ( go figure). The
dude at Marine Maz says they sell alot of them. Gee....really !
The two piece design looks like it is sealed together using
a toungue and groove mating gaskets which you can see by
the attachment have deteriorated resulting in the leak.
Replace wasn't bad, 3 bolts and 3 hoses although the location of this unit is a bit difficult. But with patience and the right tools, it wasn't too bad.
Thanks to all for the previous input and I hope this experience will help someone else down the road.
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Chris, thanks for the update. I'm sure this will help someone down the road.
Out of curiosity: Is there an 0-ring in that groove that could have simply been replaced? If not, could you have used some RTV to seal it better?
Out of curiosity: Is there an 0-ring in that groove that could have simply been replaced? If not, could you have used some RTV to seal it better?
nydolphin
New Member
No O-Ring. only some type of gasket material, possible
glued into the grooves.
glued into the grooves.
nydolphin
New Member
RTV or some other type of adhesive might seal it temporarily,
but between the internal water pressure and engine vibration, I wouldn't trust it over the long term.
but between the internal water pressure and engine vibration, I wouldn't trust it over the long term.
