Ftac03 Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Hey Guys, Long time lurker, first time poster here from Beaumont, TX. I have a 2007 2400 with a 250 Yamaha 4 stroke. While attempting to change a livewell pump cartridge I broke off the pvc housing where it screws into the strainer housing. I'm hoping somebody might have an idea of how to remove the pvc in the broken strainer. Any input would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 Home depot used to handle a "nipple extractor" Might need to re-engineer it to work on a ratchet due to the limited space you have. http://www.homedepot.com/p/1-2-in-and-3-4-in-Plastic-Nipple-Extractor-26076/100203404#.UbZXjdj-Ics Looks like there are other options out there. Google: "remove broken threaded pvc fitting" Good luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCFD rtrd. Posted July 6, 2017 Report Share Posted July 6, 2017 No offence, but I hope Ron From Atlanta doesn't see this bilge. He'd have a stroke. Sorry, I couldn't resist. It might be easier and cheaper to just replace the strainer and start with new stuff. By the time you find and monkey around with an extractor you could be finished with all new parts. When you thread them together, use some "Boat Life" caulk. It's a great sealer, but will allow you to take stuff apart without breaking stuff. If you use this sealer/caulk you don't have to make your threaded connections super tight. Just hand tighten, let the sealer/caulk set-up and it won't leak. This sealer/caulk is especially helpful when you have different parts threaded together at right angles, like you have. Often it's very hard to get parts tight, but also at the correct angle to attach other parts. "Boat life" is your friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grant Posted July 7, 2017 Report Share Posted July 7, 2017 23 hours ago, SCFD rtrd. said: No offence, but I hope Ron From Atlanta doesn't see this bilge. He'd have a stroke. Sorry, I couldn't resist. It might be easier and cheaper to just replace the strainer and start with new stuff. By the time you find and monkey around with an extractor you could be finished with all new parts. When you thread them together, use some "Boat Life" caulk. It's a great sealer, but will allow you to take stuff apart without breaking stuff. If you use this sealer/caulk you don't have to make your threaded connections super tight. Just hand tighten, let the sealer/caulk set-up and it won't leak. This sealer/caulk is especially helpful when you have different parts threaded together at right angles, like you have. Often it's very hard to get parts tight, but also at the correct angle to attach other parts. "Boat life" is your friend. Ditto on the Boat Life ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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