Buna-n Orings ok to use for Captains Call actuator rod???

[PSDfreak]

As I have posted before, I need to replace the small o-rings that seal the water from coming out of the exhaust pipes at the actuator opening for the captains call exhaust solenoid. There are two small o-rings on the actuator rod that goes into the pipe which the flapper screws onto.

I went down to my local autoparts store and found what looks to be the right size orings so I got them. They are made out of "Buna-n" which is nitrile as I understand. My concern is, will this material be ok to use? They are black o-rings...The original o-rings I pulled are orange. I would imagine that with water going through the exhaust pipes it doesnt get TOO terribly hot.

Any words of wisdom?

Thanks,
Casey

 

[PSDfreak]

Re: Buna-n Orings ok to use for Captains Call actuator rod???

Doing some further looking around online it seems like I am seeing that Buna-N orings are good for 250-300*F. Now the question...How hot do the pipes get with fresh water running through them??

 

[Limited-Time]

Re: Buna-n Orings ok to use for Captains Call actuator rod???

The orange o-rings may be silicone which holds a much higher temp rating than Buna.

 

[Bondo]

Re: Buna-n Orings ok to use for Captains Call actuator rod???

Ayuh,.... Try it,....

Worst Case would be having to do it Again,..... With the Right parts....