[C320-list] engine overheating

[David Gleason]

How about the thermostat?  They do sometimes fail in a closed or semi
closed position.

Dave Gleason
Proud Mary,  #150


On Tue, 24 Jun 2008 18:06:58 -0400 "Gates" <argates2nd at comcast.net>
writes:
> 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
> > 
> 
> 
> 
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