AllanS
Active Member
- Oct 30, 2020
- 186
- Boat Info
- 1989 440 Aft Cabin
- Engines
- Twin Caterpiller 3208 (375 HP)
Hi, this is my second post about this topic, but I need some expert VacuFlush advice now. I replaced the water valves, spring cartridge, ball, and seals on both my toilets (Mansfield type 848) a few months back. One has worked flawlessly since then, the other has an intermittent leakage of water from the bowl. I’ve tried three different types of seals between the base and the bowl, and tried various repositioning of the half-clamps and tightness of the band around the half-clamps, but this very slow leakage persists (it takes about 30 min for the bowl to go from normal water level to no water).
Having taken it apart numerous times, I recognize that the leak could be between either the seal and the ball, or between the seal and the base or bowl. Since I see little to no water on the floor around the toilet, can I assume that the leak is between the seal and the ball?
Since the leak is very slow, and persists even with trying several types of seals, there must be a seal-to-surface irregularity somewhere. Any thoughts on how to diagnose where it is? Is there an oil or grease that could be applied to fill that small irregularity? Some have suggested veg oil or red rubber grease?
Having taken it apart numerous times, I recognize that the leak could be between either the seal and the ball, or between the seal and the base or bowl. Since I see little to no water on the floor around the toilet, can I assume that the leak is between the seal and the ball?
Since the leak is very slow, and persists even with trying several types of seals, there must be a seal-to-surface irregularity somewhere. Any thoughts on how to diagnose where it is? Is there an oil or grease that could be applied to fill that small irregularity? Some have suggested veg oil or red rubber grease?