[C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows

[Bruce Heyman]

Jon,
Not an expert on this yet so sorry for the dumb questions.  Why do you have
to replace all three parts?  Usually the problems on marine engines are with
the part that handles the injection of the water to the exhaust.  The things
upstream of that should remain free from everything but carbon build up.  Am
I missing something?
Bruce
Somerset 671 SoCal

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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of jonvez at comcast.net
Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 4:52 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows

Dick,

It sounds like you may have only replaced the elbow--$440 sounds about right
for all three pieces--the riser, the turning collar and the elbow itself...I
plan on doing this as well and have priced these pieces out with several
vendors.
The one concern I have is alignment. Mine is one of the boats that came with
a custom fabricated exhaust/mixing elbow. Although the collar lets you turn
the piece that connects to the hose/muffler, it's the angle that concerns me
a bit....anyone have a similar set up?

Regards,

Jon Vez

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net> 

> Recommend you replace it. The manual indicates 6 years. I am changing 
> mine. It is the last thing you need to stark leaking 70 miles from home. 
> 
> Mine cost $145 for part 11930535150 from PACWEST Marine 619.222.9712 
> 
> Cheers, 
> 
> Dick Walker 
> C-320 (687) WindWalker II 
> 740 Olive Ave. 
> Coronado, CA 92118-2136 
> 619.435.8986 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of STINKIN GRINGO 
> Sent: Wednesday, April 11, 2007 1:44 PM 
> To: C320-List 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows 
> 
> I was thinking of replacing all 3 pieces of the mixing elbow this spring 
> just for the fun of it before something happens.But the price from my 
> dealer is $440.00 is that the going rate just for the parts? I have the 
> 3GM30 with 500 hours just have a little rust around one of the 
> joints.Any thoughts other than if it ain't broke don't fix it. Thanks 
> Ken #711 
> 
> 
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