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Viking inspection port o-ring measures

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Andres Chianale
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Hi, I need to replace the o-rings of 4" Viking Marine inspection ports, they are out of stock at Murrays and didn't find them elsewhere. Anybody has measured the o-ring diameter and section, to find an alternative? I'm away from my boat, Thanks

 
Posted : December 4, 2018 3:10 am
John Schwartz
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Did you try Annapolis Performance Sailing

 
Posted : December 4, 2018 3:54 am
Steve
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Or how about going directly to the source....

http://www.vikingmfg.com/contactus.html

sm

Steve M.

 
Posted : December 4, 2018 6:14 am
Andres Chianale
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Dogboy wrote: Or how about going directly to the source....

http://www.vikingmfg.com/contactus.html

sm

I read they dont make them anymore (and i believe what i read on the internet...)

Found some here, in Switzerland, and ordered the 6 units they had in stock.
https://www.h2o-sensations.com

I live in Chile, so not too different than ordering from the U.S.
Interesting site, i got some other stuff too

Edited by Andinista on Dec 04, 2018 - 03:55 PM.

 
Posted : December 4, 2018 9:53 am
dssaak
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Go to McMaster Carr, buy some linear o-ring stock, cut and glue the ends together. Very easy and no need to chase down a Viking specific o-ring.

 
Posted : December 4, 2018 2:33 pm
John Schwartz
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dssaak wrote: Go to McMaster Carr, buy some linear o-ring stock, cut and glue the ends together. Very easy and no need to chase down a Viking specific o-ring.

I was going to recommend Granger of The O-Ring Store.... but I saw that APS had them.. all you need are the measurements...

 
Posted : December 5, 2018 6:37 am
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Here is what I use. I purchase them at a local industrial supply house, buna, and replace them every year. As a tip, when you're not sailing, loosen them a bit so that they're not compressed all the time and loose memory/seal. Also inspect and clean them periodically, sand/dirt etc. doesn't make fot a good seal:

https://www.bestpartsonline.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5143

Edited by leeboweffect on Dec 12, 2018 - 01:22 PM.

 
Posted : December 12, 2018 6:22 am
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One of the die makers at Viking had a bit of fun one afternoon...

 
Posted : December 12, 2018 6:35 am