I realize that the direct discharge arrangement is illegal and have purchased a portapotti type thing to use on board. I was willing to take my chances if I got stopped for an inspection that they could see the DD head was not in use, etc. Also I was trying to avoid dealing with removing the head and plugging holes this late in the season.
Below is a picture of the valve in place, so far I have soaked it with WD40 from both ends and by removing the small service plugs top and bottom, I have put a small amount of heat to it with a torch and have tried a piece of black iron pipe over the repositioned valve handle in order to gain more leverage. I'm afraid to apply too much pressure to the handle via the pipe since I don;t want to disturb the through hull seal.
Currently I'm thinking that if I remove the nuts on the right side in the picture that I may be able to tap the center with a deadblow hammer an remove the mechanism and then service/lubricate it. I'm not convinced that disassembling the valve is my best option.
The head needs to go so why spend time repairing something that is going away?
Alternatively I'm thinking I could remove the head discharge hose and the elbow fitting above the valve - it appears threaded - and then get a bronze cap and plenty of pipe dope to seal off the valve and just leave it in place for the season. Also would come up with a plug for the hose in order to avoid any sort of odor from there.
Thoughts? Alternate suggestions?
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Thanks