Stanchion removal

[Jerry21607]

I posed a question a few weeks ago regarding the cause of the backup of water from my holding tank into the head. I am attempting to determine if the vent hole in my 1988 Catalina 30 is clogged as some of respondents have been kind enough to suggest. I traced the vent hose to the stanchion where it is connected but cannot see or maneuver my hands to get into position to remove the hose. A very tight spot above a cabinet. by blindly feeling my way it appears as if the stanchion ends in a thick threaded rod with a large nut to which the hose is clamped. Does this rod contain a hole through which the gases vent or is some other mechanism responsible? My main question is what is the quickest and easiest way to remove the stanchion.

 

[Allen]

Answer

Hey Jerry,See the attached link for a picture of the stanchion. They're not hard to remove, but they will require they be re-bed with sealant when you reattach it. Not a big deal, but still a process.If you're concerned that your vent hose is clogged, there's an easier way to find out. Just leave the deck screw-cap (where you pump out) loose or leave it off entirely. If your problem goes away, you know it's a ventilation issue. If you still have it, you probably need to replace your joker valve.Just make sure that you don't leave it unscrewed when it rains. Rainwater might enter in