[C320-list] exhaust elbow question--racor filters

[jsever1]

Someone asked a while back about the difference between the R24S and R24T. I 
believe the former is 2 microns and the latter is 10 microns. They also make 
a 30 micron element.

Joe Sever
Nanjo 148
Norfolk, VA
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rod Boer" <rod.boer1 at verizon.net>
To: "Allan Field" <Allan.Field at comcast.net>; "C320-List" 
<c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 7:41 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust elbow question


> Allan,
>
> I am also planning to replace the elbow this winter but I am also going to
> replace the motor mounts.
>
> Rod Boer
> Odyssey, #688
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Allan Field" <Allan.Field at comcast.net>
> To: "'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
> Sent: Wednesday, October 04, 2006 6:18 AM
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust elbow question
>
>
> Koen - There are 2 concerns with the exhaust elbow.  The first is that it
> clogs over time and will impact engine performance.  The second is that it
> eventually gets pinhole leaks.  Both happened on my previous boat.  Trust 
> me
> when I say that you don't even want to think about the mess you will have 
> if
> the elbow gets a pinhole leak.  The engine compartment fills with black 
> soot
> that never completely goes away no matter how much you clean, clean, 
> clean,
> and clean some more.
>
> I intend to replace my elbow prophylactically over the winter at about 500
> hours, change the hose to the aqua lift muffler, add a hump hose at the
> muffler, and pull the muffler, send it back to Catalina, and have a
> duplicate muffler made to sit on a shelf until when I need it.  Again, you
> don't even want to think about the mess if these parts fail.
>
> Allan S. Field
> Sea Shadow - #808
> Columbia, MD
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Koen Bennebroek
> Sent: Tuesday, October 03, 2006 9:05 PM
> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
> 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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