[C320-list] Exhuast Water Problem Aqua lift muffler

[Kirk McCullough]

I agree with Jon. Water in means water out. My guess is you are not getting 
raw water in, which will result in overheating when you run the engine with 
a load. With no load the engine will appear to run fine, but you cannot go 
to sea without water coming out.

It must be the impeller, again assuming you have the thru-hull open.

A plugged elbow will result in black smoke and low rpm under load, but the 
water will still flow thru.

Kirk
#124  Perkins M30
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Jon Vez" <jonvez at comcast.net>
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Sent: Sunday, April 06, 2008 12:56 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Exhuast Water Problem Aqua lift muffler


> Jim,
>
> Assuming the obvious--you have the thru hull open and there is no blockage
> either inside the hose or on the outer hull, I would check your impeller. 
> It
> is critical to get water coming out and I would not run the engine until 
> you
> determine the problem. If water is indeed getting in and to the muffler it
> is possible that it will back into the engine if you have blockage at the
> muffler. I have never heard of the muffler getting blocked, but I am sure
> this is possible...Hope this helps and good luck...
>
> Regards,
>
> Jon Vez
> Solstice #582
>
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> All
>
> 1995 Hull 209, Perkins M30
>
> I just started the Engine up for the first time this season and do not 
> have
> any water exiting out the exhaust outlet on the Hull.
>
> Water is making it to the aqualift muffler but does not exit with the
> exhaust as usual.? The engine appears to run fine so I don't believe there
> is complete?blockage of exhaust.?About 5 years ago I had to replace the
> exhaust elbow engine, do to blockage that caused engine issues 
> by?partially
> blocking?the exhaust flow, but the engine seems to run with out symptoms 
> of
> a blocked exhaust this time.
>
> Does any one know if it is possible that the Aqualift muffler( original
> Catalina muffler)?could be broken and?letting the Exhaust by with out 
> taking
> the water.
>
> Any?and all?possible solutions are welcome.
>
> Jim
> Elusive 2, 209?
>
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