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Paragon Hose Leak May 19 2008 at 6:27 AM		Steve (no login)
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Paul, My entire Sunday was spent as a contortionist between the starboard motor and hull side, on top of the battery bank, in the fetal position trying to tighten up a trans hose to stop an irritating leak. The connection to the reverse gear cooler had a slight leak and of course was damn near unaccessible to anyone over 3' tall with double jointed arms but I was able to get a wrench on the swivel nut to get the 1/16" turn then spin the wrench for another 1/16" turn and so on and on. Once the fittings were off I realized the hose was wedged between the motor mount and trans cooler body which made it impossible to pull the hose with the fittings thru the pinch point. Whoever did this should be shot! Several futile attempts to saw thru the high pressure braided hose with a hack saw (blade only due to space limitations) failed and hours later I was able to muscle the hose out of the pinch point. Note to all, when installing ANYTHING please keep in mind it may have to be replaced again so take a little extra time to make things accessible for the next guy! Now back to the Motrin bottle and back therapy...... Steve

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Been there, done that, pass the Motrin - Paul on May 19, 2008

Bunch of Wussies - Mark Weller on May 19, 2008

That sounds like General Patton addressing the troops ! - Paul on May 19, 2008

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