[C320-list] Yanmar 3GM-F engine Elbow

[Richard A. Walker]

Good question.

I elected to go with a new piece.  I might have the old one fixed at a
radiator shop but did not consider that, it would have cost 1/2 of a new
one.  If you have it done the labor is 1/2 the cost so I would go with a new
unit.

Cheers,
 
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986

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Dick,
Did it look like you could just clean out the carbon build up on the old
unit and put it back into service?
Bruce
Somerset 671 Socal
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From: "Richard A. Walker" <dickwalker at att.net>

Date: Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:04:57 
To:"'C320-List'" <c320-list at catalina320.com>
Subject: [C320-list] Yanmar 3GM-F engine Elbow


HI,

I replaced in May the water mixing elbow on the back of the engine..  The
YANMAR manual suggests replacing it every 6 years.  Since WindWalker was
delivered in August 1999, I replaced mine after close to 7.5 years.

It is Yanmar part # 12827013600 and cost $145.  A crush washer is also
needed. $5.00

The old elbow was inspected after it was taken off.  It really needed to be
changed since it was getting plugged with exhaust black carbon.

It is easiest to remove the entire assembly, take it to a shop with a vice
for disassembly marking the exact angle from the old elbow.

Word to the wise.  Change after 6-8 years.

Happy Sailing.

 
Dick Walker
C-320 (687) WindWalker II
740 Olive Ave.
Coronado, CA 92118-2136
619.435.8986