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Travis · 10-23-2004, 01:23 PM

I tested the 180 this morning. The bulkhead is dripping rather badly through the sides.

Assuming I remembered correctly and the gasket goes on the overflow box side of the bulkhead, there are three possiblities I know of:

1) It ain't tight enough. I hand-tightened the nut below the tank as much as possible, but there's still some play in the bulkhead. It's a really tough reach getting any tool in there to tighten it so I'm looking for ideas on how to tighten the sucker with very little room to work. I can't seem to hand-tighten it any more, but loosening it is very easy.

2) I didn't use teflon tape on the threads and nut. Should I have? Will it help?

3) OK, this part sucks a lot. There's a chip in the glass on the rim of the hole for the bulkhead. It doesn't extend outside the gasket so I'm REALLY hoping this isn't it. Also, the water is dripping from several areas around the threaded area. Allow me to stay in denial for now, please, and work eliminate the other possible issues.

If the chip is a problem, what can I do???

Help very, very much appreciated. I thought I was nearing the end of this fiasco and I fear it's just starting.

T

10-23-2004, 01:23 PM	#1 (permalink)
Travis Smilie Bartender Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 6,916 View Gallery Karma Komment Add yours!	leaky bulkhead heeeelp! I tested the 180 this morning. The bulkhead is dripping rather badly through the sides. Assuming I remembered correctly and the gasket goes on the overflow box side of the bulkhead, there are three possiblities I know of: 1) It ain't tight enough. I hand-tightened the nut below the tank as much as possible, but there's still some play in the bulkhead. It's a really tough reach getting any tool in there to tighten it so I'm looking for ideas on how to tighten the sucker with very little room to work. I can't seem to hand-tighten it any more, but loosening it is very easy. 2) I didn't use teflon tape on the threads and nut. Should I have? Will it help? 3) OK, this part sucks a lot. There's a chip in the glass on the rim of the hole for the bulkhead. It doesn't extend outside the gasket so I'm REALLY hoping this isn't it. Also, the water is dripping from several areas around the threaded area. Allow me to stay in denial for now, please, and work eliminate the other possible issues. If the chip is a problem, what can I do??? Help very, very much appreciated. I thought I was nearing the end of this fiasco and I fear it's just starting. T