[C320-list] engine overheating

[Gates]

I once had a screw come out of the crankshaft side of the pump housing on a 
Perkins model.  'Found the screw on the deck and replaced it; no more leak.
If you have Yanmar, this may not be the problem.  Rollie  #182
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Matt Curtis" <mcurtis_6775 at yahoo.com>
To: <c320-list at catalina320.org>
Sent: Tuesday, June 24, 2008 9:21 AM
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
>