[C320-list] Exhaust Elbow Question

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Not a problem necessarily, but more preventative. Because of the nature of the environment the elbow exists in (salt water, heat, carbon etc) it has a useful life. Sometimes its just a rough running engine or pin holes developing, but it can be as severe as corroding through and creating serious issues when using the engine. I think Catalina recommends checking replacing every 5-8 years depending on use. In my case, I have noticed rust stains on the area underneath where the elbow and exhaust hose meet, so I wanted to check/put a new one in as a maintenance chore....

Regards,

Jon Vez

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> What is the problem with the exhaust elbow? I have the Westerbeke 
> (95 -- #266) & have 1,200 hrs. with no problems that I know of. 
> What should I look for? 
> 
> Bob Airis 
> 
> rairis at comcast.net 
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