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06-15-2011 | 10:13 AM

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Keith Atlanta

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Originally Posted by INDY27

Here is my old Gil, the new one from Hardin is identical.

For what it is worth, make sure the delrin spacer is snug. I shimmed mine with 1 extra stainless washer so the lid doesnt flex as much when you tighten it. Seems to work so far.

06-15-2011 | 11:59 AM

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Not sure what speeds the boats running or if it has pressure reliefs but if the boat runs faster than 80mph it really should use the billet style top cap that acts in the same fashion as a girdle would and it transfers the support from just the center stud all the way across the entire lid. When we see a lid like yours in the picture start to crack from the center post outward the traditionally is cause by excess pressure or water spikes. Just food for thought.

My Fountain runs 98+ with thru hull transom mount pickups feeding the strainers, how much would two 1-1/4 pressure relief valves cost me?

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06-15-2011 | 01:34 PM

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Mine was sitting on the trailer when they broke !!!!!!!!!!!!!

06-15-2011 | 01:48 PM

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I'd replace the lid with an aluminum cover
take it off every so often and check it

06-15-2011 | 09:46 PM

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You could sure try that just make sure the lids heat treated like the original or rather than just crack or splinter it will shatter/break in two.

shatter like glass

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06-15-2011 | 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hardin Marine

Not sure what speeds the boats running or if it has pressure reliefs.

This pressure relief will vent the air first which will keep your raw water side of the cooling system full and you oil coolers working much more effectively. I saw a 15-20 degree oil temp drop when I added mine (oil is controlled by thermostat).

06-16-2011 | 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Keith Atlanta

I have the Hardin/Gil that is only 2 months old and broke one lid already. You dont even want to know what your NEW engine compartment looks like running in salt water when one of them springs a leak.

Well we never like to hear that contact us at 386-445-2500 so we can determine what happened and get you taken care of.

Sincerely

06-16-2011 | 12:37 PM

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[QUOTE=Jeff P31;3429940]Mine was sitting on the trailer when they broke !!!!!!!!!!!!![/QUO

Are you saying your brand new lids cracked just sitting on the trailer?

06-16-2011 | 09:34 PM

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2 years old with less than 50 hours on them . Boat was in storage and NO they did not freeze . They were fine last year and was stored exactly the same way. I would say next time use some lube , but I can guarantee you there will be no next time !