[C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows

[jonvez at comcast.net]

Chris,

I did the same thing which is finally how I discovered this was a unique fitting. I'm just hoping that the angle on the muffler end is not a problem when I replace with the standard setup....

Regards,

Jon

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Chris Holt" <oldman1030 at hotmail.com> 

> Darn it! That is the custom elbow. That means I have a custom one also. I 
> have been meaning to replace it and when a local shop and I were trying to 
> find the right one in the Yanmar part list we couldn't find it. So they 
> told me to bring it in once I take it off and they'll take a look. 
> Sounds like they won't be able to find it. 
> 
> Chris 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: 
> To: "C320-List" 
> Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 7:52 AM 
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows 
> 
> > Dick, 
> > 
> > I bought the boat new. As Dave says, it looks like Catalina decided to do 
> > a custom elbow on some boats--and mine was one of them. A real pain 
> > because it's yet another item like the muffler that should be an off the 
> > shelf part. Looks like Catalina came to their senses on this item at some 
> > point. 
> > The exhaust is a single piece that comes from the engine and bends in an S 
> > shape. An exhaust hose then attaches to the muffler. Looks like it was 
> > made of SS?? Hard to tell because it is wrapped in insulation and foil, 
> > which is now fused to the elbow. I plan on removing and inspecting and 
> > when it needs to be replaced going with a standard Yanmar set up..... 
> > 
> > Regards, 
> > 
> > Jon Vez 
> > 
> > -------------- Original message -------------- 
> > From: "Richard A. Walker" 
> > 
> >> I do not understand the "Custom Made" part. The elbow is a standard 
> >> Yanmar 
> >> part. Jon are you the first owner? 
> >> 
> >> 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 
> >> jonvez at comcast.net 
> >> Sent: Saturday, April 14, 2007 4:03 PM 
> >> To: C320-List 
> >> Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows 
> >> 
> >> Bruce, 
> >> 
> >> Not a dumb question at all. Since the elbow that Catalina custom made on 
> >> my 
> >> boat is a single piece, the first time I replace the elbow I have to 
> >> replace 
> >> all three. Once this is done I will only have to worry about the part 
> >> downstream from the water as you suggest. For a long time I thought I was 
> >> the one missing something when I tried to get a 'stock' elbow only to 
> >> realize that it was unique to my boat. I haven't found any other hulls 
> >> that 
> >> have this custom elbow yet. I will post a picture when I get a chance... 
> >> 
> >> Regards, 
> >> 
> >> Jon 
> >> 
> >> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> >> From: "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 
> >> > 
> >> > -----Original Message----- 
> >> > From: c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com 
> >> > [mailto:c320-list-bounces at catalina320.com] On Behalf Of 
> >> > jonvez at comcast.net 
> >> 
> >> > Sent: Thursday, April 12, 2007 4:52 AM 
> >> > To: C320-List 
> >> > 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" 
> >> > 
> >> > > 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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