I finally got a decent weather window and completed the repair of my transom drain tubes.
Here are the crucial details:
-Tubes are 1 1/4 in diameter, they were sold in 3 7/8 length only, i used a saw to cut to 3 3/16, which made a perfect flare
- Once I removed the old tubes, popped them out with a variety of chisels and punch, very easy to do, i sanded the holes clean with small sanding drums on a cordless drill
-Resealed the wood with a cold weather epoxy resin, let that set for the prescribed timeframe
-Generously coated the new brass tubes in 4200, not 5200 just in case you ever need to remove these
-Once in I tightened down with the flaring tool i acquired via amazon (YOU MUST USE GREASE on the threads!)
-I really took my time creating the flares and let the metal rest in between cranks as I got closer
-At the very end the tool bottomed out and I had a little bit of flare left to go, it isn't perfectly square because that would be too easy
-Tapped it home carefully with a small hammer in one spot, worked perfectly, and doesn't look beat up either, go slow
-Cleaned up the area of excess caulk, and replaced the flapper covers with new ones from TH marine.
A local guy had quoted me $800 for the job, I accomplished for less than $100 and am quite please with the results. I'd have no problem doing this one again.
Also, if you happen to be in the Annapolis area I have the tools to do this job that will now collect dust for years to come.
Here are the crucial details:
-Tubes are 1 1/4 in diameter, they were sold in 3 7/8 length only, i used a saw to cut to 3 3/16, which made a perfect flare
- Once I removed the old tubes, popped them out with a variety of chisels and punch, very easy to do, i sanded the holes clean with small sanding drums on a cordless drill
-Resealed the wood with a cold weather epoxy resin, let that set for the prescribed timeframe
-Generously coated the new brass tubes in 4200, not 5200 just in case you ever need to remove these
-Once in I tightened down with the flaring tool i acquired via amazon (YOU MUST USE GREASE on the threads!)
-I really took my time creating the flares and let the metal rest in between cranks as I got closer
-At the very end the tool bottomed out and I had a little bit of flare left to go, it isn't perfectly square because that would be too easy
-Tapped it home carefully with a small hammer in one spot, worked perfectly, and doesn't look beat up either, go slow
-Cleaned up the area of excess caulk, and replaced the flapper covers with new ones from TH marine.
A local guy had quoted me $800 for the job, I accomplished for less than $100 and am quite please with the results. I'd have no problem doing this one again.
Also, if you happen to be in the Annapolis area I have the tools to do this job that will now collect dust for years to come.
