[SEL] RE: Water Hopper leaks

[cgandree at mchsi.com]

Thanks Orrin, does it leave any kind of messy residue?
Curt


> I've had good luck sealing small water leaks with water glass (socium
> silicate).  
> 
> http://www.mcmaster.com/
> 
> Just type in sodium silicate in their "Find" field, click on "Find" and it
> will take you to what you are looking for.  A gallon costs $12.20.
> 
> McMaster-Carr accepts plastic and their delivery is fast and service is
> friendly.  Some of their prices seem high, but if you are looking for a
> hard-to-find item, they are the first place to go. 
> 
> Regards, 
> 
> Orrin
> 
> Orrin Iseminger
> Colton, Washington, USA
> http://users.moscow.com/oiseming/lc_ant_p/index.htm
> So many projects.  So little time.   
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com
> [mailto:sel-bounces at lists.stationary-engine.com] On Behalf Of
> cgandree at mchsi.com
> Sent: Sunday, August 06, 2006 3:56 AM
> To: Old eng list; SEL Lists
> Subject: Water Hopper leaks
> 
> Hi All,
> Need some help with my 3hp Fuller & Johnson,model N engine.  Several years
> ago 
> when returning from a show I dumbed it off my trailer when unloading and 
> thought there was no damages until the next time I filled the water hopper
> and 
> found a small leak some where on the back lefthand side of the water hopper 
> where it fastens to the base unit.  Believe there is a hairline crack but 
> can't seem to find it. The engine is completely restored and painted so if 
> there is some way to add some sort of sealent I am looking for ideas.  Don't
> 
> want to use radiator stop leak as it leaves a merky black residue and
> requires 
> the water very hot (this is hit n miss engine).  
> Thank you in advance,
> Curt Andree
> 
> 
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