Strainer O-Rings

brandonmayberry

2002 Rinker 342 with Kohler 5e generator. Last season, the strainer was slowly leaking into the bilge when the generator is running. I only noticed it at the end of the season and realized it was missing the O-Ring that goes in the plastic screw on cover. I told myself i would measure and figure out what size i needed but of course i never did. My boat is over an hour away from me now so i cant measure what i need to. Hoping someone here will know off hand what the part numbers are or where to get them.

I also am wanting to replace the O-ring on the AC strainer because when it was winterized last year it appeared as thou it wouldnt hurt to change out so im needing the size of that one also and i failed to get measurements off it as well.

If anyone knows what the part numbers, sizes or any information is i would greatly appreciate it.

Thanks!

Michael T

Replace the entire strainer assembly and add a flushing valve. I posted parts numbers and pictures of the strainer and flushing rig a while back. 

Black_Diamond

I redid that strainer and hoses a year ago to the Strainer MT mentioned. Moved the gen strainer up to make it servicable and above the water line (correct). The hose bends were severe from the factory, so I fixed that too. 

Forespar T-150. I added the ball valve to be able to clean the strainer and not drain the water to the genny. 

Michael T

I think it was a Forespar T-50. You could order different  micron guages of mesh.  Came with a strudy bracket,  much better.  Off on a Caribbean Island right now or I'd send you some pics..... but they should be archived as we had guite a discussion about it and I posted  lots of pics. Good luck! MT

brandonmayberry

I had seen the thread where you did the change. Ill give it a look over again. I appreciate the advice. Rather jealous of you being on a Caribbean island. Hope you enjoy it.

Michael T

@brandonmayberry,  yes I'm having fun -  but remember -  when I return home there is no boat to greet me :-(

Liberty44140

For anyone looking to buy new strainer bowls, mesh screens and O rings for their genny or ac water filters here is a good thread where MT posts a link to Vacmotion which has the best prices on these parts. Fit my AC filter perfectly at a fraction of the West Marine price:

https://rinkerboats.vanillaforums.com/discussion/comment/64996#Comment_64996

Michael T

@Liberty44140,  great recall! Nicely done!