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Apollo Tanks ---- cure the leak


CHRIS CLARK

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I think most people have 'trouble' with these set ups either:- a) At the sandwich plate leaking or b) The top return outlet union leaking.

 

I have neither of these problems. Tight as a ducks etc etc.

No, mine leaks from the main drain/magnetic plug. Dowty washer supplied just leaks v. badly. Have replaced it on temp basis with a straight forward 'O' ring which is better but not yet right!

 

Answers please...................

TIA

 

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Chris,

 

The mag drain plug does not should not require a sealing washer. If you examine the plug it has two concentric ridges on its mating face these should bite into the soft ali boss. However I had a problem with mine the mating face on the boss was not machined at 90 degrees to the drilled and tapped hole. I had to fettle it with a fine file and emery till the mag plug would seat leaving witness marks on the boss showing that it had seated. I also put a smear of Halomar on the plug to make sure.

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