Carver 506 Engine water strainer basket cleaning

jfloyd1010 · Post by **jfloyd1010** » September 4th, 2018, 6:12 pm

I am having trouble finding how to remove the top of the water strainer basket that is holding the glass for the seawater pumping into my engines. It looks like there could be a 3 pronged type of wrench ? How do I attach pictures to this forum ?
Many Thanks !
Jim
New Bern, NC

Post by **Midnightsun** » September 4th, 2018, 6:19 pm

Not sure what type of strainer you have but this is what I use. Just so happens my strainer is a Groco. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Groco-Spanner- ... 2054027509

Post by **Viper** » September 5th, 2018, 6:33 am

Sounds like you have a Groco strainer Jim. The tool Hans posted a link to is what you need.

km1125 · Post by **km1125** » September 5th, 2018, 8:29 am

You could probably use a strap wrench too. Those are much easier to find locally, and useful for a LOT of things on a boat.

You should not need a wrench to tighten those caps if you have good O-rings, but you might need one to loosen one that's been on there for a while.

Post by **Midnightsun** » September 6th, 2018, 7:59 am

km1125 wrote:Qr Bbpost You could probably use a strap wrench too. Those are much easier to find locally, and useful for a LOT of things on a boat.

You should not need a wrench to tighten those caps if you have good O-rings, but you might need one to loosen one that's been on there for a while.

Probably right regarding tightening but I get a good feeling knowing they are somewhat tightened down which only a tool can do, after all they are a direct 3"+ hole directly through your boat! FYI, my cap tool is hanging off of one of my strainer at all times, difficult to misplace that way and always handy. ;-)

I also find it good practice to lubricate the o-rings every season when I winterize which involves removing the caps. Alway have a jar of pure grade silicone lube like this on board. Comes in handy for threads, seals and a bunch of other stuff. Speaking of threads, I also smear a bit on the cap threads after removal. https://www.ebay.ca/itm/Silicone-Grease-2oz/161674699592

jfloyd1010 · Post by **jfloyd1010** » September 10th, 2018, 1:10 pm

Thank you all for your tips ! I am buying the tool.
Can anyone help answer the question of how I post a picture on these questions ?

km1125 · Post by **km1125** » September 10th, 2018, 4:37 pm

Look for this at the bottom (or drag-and-drop the pic into the message window):

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jfloyd1010 · Post by **jfloyd1010** » September 11th, 2018, 9:21 am

Thanks again...attaching pics here just to see if I got it right.

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Post by **Midnightsun** » September 11th, 2018, 10:15 am

Yep, them be Groco units. :captain2:

Carver 506 Engine water strainer basket cleaning

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