Bulkhead put in backwards?

Snoop Dog · #1 12-12-2005, 03:54 AM

Heres the situation, I know it is only a difference of about 1 inch, but I need to put the bulkhead for my sump in backwards? threads and screw piece would be inside the sump, gasket and black female threaded end on outside.

Has anyone else done this? do I need to add an additional gasket to the inside? will it leak?

thanks for teh help!

KrazyKuch · #2 12-12-2005, 04:14 AM

I have done it before and sometimes it works fine and sometimes it doesn't.....I believe it depends on how good the gasket is on the Bulk head!

prospero31 · #3 12-12-2005, 04:30 AM

I just did it (gasket on the inside) a few days ago and, well, that part is not the leaky part of the system

WWWD · #4 12-12-2005, 05:20 AM

i had the bulkheads in my 90 upside down for 3 years with no leaks, i also needed the extra space.

StirCrazy · #5 12-12-2005, 12:17 PM

works fine, just remember gasket always goes on the bulkhead side in or out (sorry had a blond moment), and add a film of silicone to all the parts befor you assemble it for added insuranced.

Steve

Snoop Dog · #6 12-12-2005, 01:46 PM

Gaskets go on the outside, not inside?...... good thing you let me know!

Jason McK · #7 12-12-2005, 02:00 PM

Gasket always goes on the wet side.

J

StirCrazy · #8 12-12-2005, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snoop Dog

Gaskets go on the outside, not inside?...... good thing you let me know!

forget that I screwed up... had to double check mine.. they go on either side depending on the set up, but always on the non thread side of the bulkhead.

Steve