[C320-list] Exhuast Water Problem Aqua lift muffler

[Jon Vez]

Jim,

Can you determine whether the water you are finding in the muffler is 'new'.
Risidual water remains in the water, especially when engaging the starter. I
can't comment on whether the muffler is the problem--although it is a *dumb*
device and if the exhaust is getting out, then there is at least some open
pathway out the boat. Another health concern by the way would be Carbon
Monoxide escaping if there is a leak somewhere. The other thing you may want
to check is the heat exchanger. If this is clogged with salt, calcium or old
impeller blades it may be causing your problem...

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

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Kirk, Jon,

Thanks for the response,

I did check the?check the impeler and water flow as soon as no water came
out, everything is okay plenty of water.

Just to clarify,? It appears that the water is getting to the muffler as I
have had to drain it, but does not leave with the exhuast.

As Jon mentioned, I have not been able to run the engine very long for fear
of backing up water into it.

Is it possible that the Aqualift muffler has failed and the exhuast is going
straight out with out causing back pressure to cause the water to exit with
it.



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From: Kirk McCullough <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
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Sent: Sun, 6 Apr 2008 10:37 pm
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Exhuast Water Problem Aqua lift muffler


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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