[C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows

[Chris Holt]

If you end up doing that project before I get around to it I would love to 
know how you made out.  Has anybody else replaced a custom elbow with a 
standard one?  If so which "standard" one did you use because there are 
many.

Thanks,

Chris

----- Original Message -----
From: <jonvez at comcast.net>
To: "C320-List" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 8:33 AM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] exhaust mixing elbows

> 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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