[C320-list] engine overheating

[Jon Vez]

Hi Matt,

You mentioned in one of your responses that you ordered a replacement elbow.
Since your hull number is close to mine and you mention that you have foil
around it, you may have the custom elbow that Catalina put on some hulls
(take a look on the web site in my photo album as I have a pic of the custom
elbow). Although you can replace with a stock yanmar elbow, unfortunately
you also have to buy two other fittings--one that comes off the engine and
the riser with an adjustable locking nut--The foil is there for insulation,
not because and factory installed...Hope this helps...

Regards,

Jon Vez
Solstice #582

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Matt Curtis
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:21 AM
To: c320-list at catalina320.org
Subject: [C320-list] engine overheating

  This past Sunday, the engine was running hot and eventually the temp alarm
atarted sounding.  I shut her down and waited to open the engine hatch.
   
  I noticed a little bit of water seeping out from under the forward engine
compartment hatch, and when I looked, I could not identify where it came
from.
   
  I troubleshooted from the raw water inlet to the water pump - all is fine.
Should my next step be to look at the mixing elbow?  I've read that deposits
can build up, leading to less flow and ultimatley overheating.
   
  I'm worried because thw elbow is covered in heavy duty Al foil, presumably
because the previous owner found or assumed a leak...I'm scared as to what I
might find!
   
  Any thoughts/tips/ideas?
   
  Thanks!
   
  Matt Curtis
  Tortuga, #541
  

Matthew Curtis
mcurtis_6775 at yahoo.com


Matthew Curtis
mcurtis_6775 at yahoo.com