[C320-list] exhaust elbow question

[Lachance, Michael B (ISD, IT)]

Pete,

Silly question perhaps, but if an inspection shows buildup, can it be
removed or cleaned out?

Mike LaChance
Commodore C320IA
Seychelle, #141
Noank, CT 

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Peter Clancy
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 12:26 PM
To: C320-List; Peter Clancy
Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust elbow question

Correction ...... I should have clarified that the exhaust elbow should
be inspected at 500 hours assuming it is showing no signs of restriction
such as lower RPM's, soot or black smoke discharge, overheating, etc.
Any of these symptoms appearing before 500 hours call for immediate
inspection and probable replacement. 

Pete Clancy
  ----- Original Message -----
  From: Peter Clancy<mailto:SAILORPETE at msn.com>
  To: C320-List<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com>
  Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 10:23 PM
  Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust elbow question


  Koen:

  I also have the Perkins diesel and replaced my elbow around 350 hours.
Boat always in saltwater and nine years old at time of replacement. If
you have similar time in a saltwater environment it probably needs
replacement. Did it myself, not a big job if mechanically inclined. I
bought the elbow from a Perkins distributor in Tampa and recall paying
something over $100. I also replaced the exhaust hose to the aqua lift
muffler while I had things apart. At a minimum, in should be removed and
inspected every 500 hours.

  Peter Clancy
  AROBAN  C320  #222
  Miami, FL



    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Koen Bennebroek<mailto:vergaar2004-catalina at yahoo.com> 
    To: c320-list at catalina320.com<mailto:c320-list at catalina320.com> 
    Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 10:05 PM
    Subject: [C320-list] exhaust elbow question


    I seem to remember someone mentioning that the exhaust elbows on
C320's get clogged and are recommended to be replaced every so often..
    My local mechanic, who will do the very first service on our boat
soon (so we do not have experience either with him or with the engine
    service in general), recommends we order the elbow and gasket from
Perkins (I believe tadiesel sells them?) in advance to save time.
     
    Is this a good suggestion? We have purchased the boat used 2 seasons
ago, so I have no idea what the history of this part is.
     
    Thanks for any suggestions,
     
    -Koen
     


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