Push Rod for seacock valve

[wbdenamur]

Does anyone know if the joint on the end of the push rod for the seacocks on a Marlin are replaceable or does the rod come as a unit? Mine rusted off and it is a long reach down to the seacocks.

 

[dale1]

hey, i just replaced both of mine. I called grady. they provided the part numbers and brand names for my boat. it was a pretty easy job and ended up with a new style that looks better.

dale

 

[Meanwhile]

Dale1, did the fitting screw on to the rod?

I have 4 that I'll replace soon, just wondering if I can match them locally.

 

[eppem]

Dale, do you still have the part # or where you found? I was able to source a few years ago from a local autobody shop that has since changed hands and they no longer carry - no sure what its called but it some kind of ball joint. They do get rusty but you can unscrew them and replace. The original ones and the replacement ones that I found were not stainless - thus the rusting issue.

 

[wbdenamur]

I contacted Grady White and they told me thmarine manufactured them for Grady White. I contacted thmarine and ordered 4 new rod assemblies. I will take the old ones and try to replace the working end and keep them as spare.

 

[drbatts]

I replaced both of mine a few years back. I got them from a local grady dealer. The old ones were completely rusted out. The newer ones were a complete unit, however just slightly different. Since I had the back deck open anyway it was a simple swap out.

 

[Fowl Hooked]

I went through this on my 265 last year when the linkages finally rusted through and broke apart. The joint on mine is a separate, threaded on part - took a bit of heat and some work to get them off but once clear the rods polished up nice and I ended up ordering a pair of stainless quick disconnect ball joints from Midwest Control Products, part number SQI312 (thread size 5/16-24 on mine), cost me about $32 with shipping for the pair and they're a direct replacement part. Good luck.

Brett

 

[TUNAHUNTER197]

I'm looking to install the extension arms on my 2000 265 express. Does anyone had any pictures of the completed installation, and where the bracket attaches to the bulkhead? Greatly appreciated.

 

[Billv]

I need to replace the rods in my 283 Release. they are buried deep in the forward bilge. Not easy to reach............ugh

 

[Meanwhile]

Tunahunter, here some links of general photos of my Marlin. Your needs may be different. I hope the links work.

New hoses installed last summer.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/mx2kymnkxk97l ... 5.jpg?dl=0


https://www.dropbox.com/s/85vwxj9gxecau ... 2.jpg?dl=0

 

[TUNAHUNTER197]

Thank you sir. Very helpful!