[C320-list] Exhaust Elbow Question

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Thanks Peter, I'm approaching 400 hours and I know I don't work my engine as hard as I should. I am definitely planning on doing it myself. One question though, you said you were able to get it directly from the Westerbeke distributor...I was under the impression that the bend on these is unique to the 320 configuration?? I would replace in a heartbeat if I didn't have to go through having to make one up or sending it back to Catalina to ensure the fit.....Thanks for info!

Regards,

Jon Vez

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> 
> I can only speak of the Perkin's exhaust elbow, but I'd guess Westerbeke and 
> Yanmar are similar. Had to replace mine around 300 hours due to salt water 
> use and infrequent running at full operating temp. Easy to remove. Mine was 
> almost completely plugged and it made more sense to replace. A lightly 
> fouled elbow could probably be cleaned with an acid wash and wire brushing. 
> Bought my replacement elbow directly from a Perkins distributor with a new 
> gasket. Also easy to replace. Be sure to use anti-seize on the bolts. I 
> should mention that when the old elbow came off, I found a lot of carbon 
> soot in the exhaust manifold. I vacuumed it out with my mini-vac. 
> 
> This is not a difficult job. Don't pay a mechanic if you don't have to! 
> 
> Peter Clancy 
> AROBAN C320 #222 
> Miami, FL 
> 
> 
> >From: jonvez at comcast.net 
> >Reply-To: C320-List 
> >To: C320-List at catalina320.com (320 List) 
> >Subject: [C320-list] Exhaust Elbow Question 
> >Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2005 13:49:02 +0000 
> > 
> >As I ready my list for winter chores, one of my biggest is trying to 
> >determine the health of the exhaust elbow. I have purchased a spare gasket 
> >in preparation for removal and was wondering if anyone could give me tips 
> >or any cautions in terms of removal and more importantly what to look for. 
> >Someone at my marina mentioned there are shops out there that will test and 
> >acid wash etc., but I haven't found anything like that yet. Also, if I have 
> >to order from Catalina which I believe is another 'stock/custom' part like 
> >the muffler, I'd like to do it over the winter--any advice would be greatly 
> >appreciated... 
> > 
> >Regards, 
> > 
> >Jon Vez 
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