[C320-list] High Efficiency Alternator
Robert Seastream
robert.seastream at comcast.net
Sat Oct 9 14:56:55 PDT 2010
I went with a 125 amp alternator and Balmar three stage regulator/
controller package to charge my paralleled twin 4D wet cells on batt
1, plus an 'echo' charger to charge a dedicated AGM start battery on
batt 2. It was the largest package available at the time that would
fit the Yanmar 3GM30F alternator mount (for a 'drop in' installation)
AND be driven by a single belt. I made cables that run directly from
the alternator to the wet cells (through a 150 amp fuse), because I
knew the stock wiring wasn't heavy enough for the upgraded alternator
output. I also replaced the stock Yanmar alternator belt with a
heavier duty Gates 'cogged' belt (part number available on request),
figuring the new package would eat the OEM belt for lunch. The
difference is, what used to take about four hours now takes under two
hours to replace the same amount of discharge. That time could be
less with an AGM house bank. BTW, the max rating of the stock
alternator is 55 amps; you'll be lucky to get about half that once it
heats up to normal 'engine room' temps of about 170 degrees F. Credit
to Jeff Hare for providing the above procedure. I understand basic
electricity & electronics, but he thought through the process first,
thus saving those that might follow much time.
Bob Seastream
Intuition # 906
On Oct 9, 2010, at 3:41 PM, Dick Walker wrote:
> I Installed the BALMAR alternator and a Balmar Controller. Great
> Gear. 80
> amps.
>
> Purchased at http://www.pyacht.com/balmar.htm
>
> Good price and service.
>
>
> Dick Walker
> WindWalkerII #687
> 619.435.8986
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Pat
> Kenefick
> Sent: Saturday, October 09, 2010 4:20 AM
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Subject: [C320-list] High Efficiency Alternator
>
> I wish to install a high eff. alternator in my 320 ; we have the
> Yammer 27
> HP engine; what is the suggested highest amp. output that people have
> installed without going to 2 pulleys etc. I know I will have to put
> in a
> regulator; I am thinking 80 amp; I have 2 - 4d batteries. Reason for
> changing is we plan to head South for the winter and will be on a
> mooring
> and hook for long periods.
> Thank you
> Pat Kenefick
> "Cynthia Gale"
> Bath, NC
> ----- Original Message -----
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> To: <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com>
> Sent: Friday, October 08, 2010 3:00 PM
> Subject: C320-list Digest, Vol 915, Issue 1
>
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>> 1. Re: Perkins Diesel - Engine Coolant Change (Warren Updike)
>> 2. Water heater hose change out (LOCALJG at aol.com)
>> 3. Re: Water heater hose change out (Amshd2)
>> 4. Re: Auto pilot brackets (RUTHE SMALL)
>> 5. Re: head odors (Kirk McCullough)
>> 6. Re: head odors (Kirk McCullough)
>> 7. Re: Water heater hose change out (LOCALJG at aol.com)
>> 8. Re: Water heater hose change out (Paul Rickman)
>> 9. Re: Water heater hose change out (Amshd2)
>>
>>
>> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 15:24:26 -0400
>> From: Warren Updike <wupdike at hotmail.com>
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins Diesel - Engine Coolant Change
>> Message-ID: <BAY156-ds743E7AFA74BF1F015A4C1BE6F0 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> For what it's worth, Bryan, what I do each year is drain a gallon
>> from
>> the block and replace it with a fresh gallon. I use the 50/50 premix
>> stuff that's compatible with all types. Find it at your auto
>> store. A
>> tad more expensive that the full-strength stuff but less of a
>> headache.
>>
>> On the stbd side of the block just fwd of the oil filter you'll
>> find a
>> petcock on the block. I have a rubber hose permanently attach for
>> convenience. Loosen the filler cap on the heat exchanger so air can
>> replace the AF or you won't get much out. Stick the hose in a
>> container and open the petcock. Take out as much as you like and
>> replace with a like quantity.
>> This way you won't have to be concerned with air block in the
>> heater hose.
>> The little bit that's left won't be a problem.
>>
>> Having said that, if you haven't ever changed the AF or you're not
>> sure how old it is, you should completely drain it out and blow out
>> the heater hoses.
>> Refill with water and run the engine for 5 or 10 minutes then drain.
>> If the water doesn't look clean, repeat the process until it is
>> clear.
>> Then, refill with new AF. Prime the heater hoses by removing the
>> highest one.
>> Insert a funnel in the end of the hose and while holding it above the
>> engine, pour new AF in until it returns to the place where you
>> removed
>> the hose. Put your thumb over the end of the hose and return it to
>> the
> engine.
>> Again, run the engine until it's hot checking for any leaks from
>> hoses
>> or the petcock.
>>
>> In any event, don't forget to check the expansion bottle behind the
>> engine and add some AF to the cold or hot mark depending.
>>
>> Warren & Pattie Updike
>> 1994 C320 #62 "Warr de Mar"
>>
>> PS you don't say where you are or how long you've had the boat. We've
>> had
>> #62 for six years. We older (Perkins) boats need to stick together.
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: Bryan Morton [mailto:bryanmorton at gmail.com]
>> Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 1:19 PM
>> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Perkins Diesel - Engine Coolant Change
>>
>> Does anyone have any tips for changing the antifreeze in the Perkins
>> Diesel
>> engine. I read the article from Karl Mielenhausen on the Yanmar
>> coolant
>> change but was wondering if anyone had any details specific to the
>> Perkins.
>>
>> Thanks
>>
>> Bryan Morton - Slainte Mhath (Hull 32)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 22:34:14 EDT
>> From: LOCALJG at aol.com
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> Subject: [C320-list] Water heater hose change out
>> Message-ID: <2209f5.50faf11e.39dfdd26 at aol.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>>
>> Whilst puttering around under the hood, I noticed small cracks in the
>> hose that takes hot engine coolant from the engine to the hot water
> heater.
>> The
>> hose that comes back to the engine from the water heater seems to
>> be ok?
>>
>> I followed the hose from the engine till it disappeared into the port
>> bulkhead and I presume it simply runs behind the bulkhead, behind the
>> oven and into the water heater?
>>
>> My questions are: 1) how long does the hose in question usually
>> last?
>> My
>> boat is 14 years old. 2) In order to change out the hose, will I
>> have to pull out the hot water heater from under the sink?
>>
>> After looking at the location of the hot water heater, I believe I
>> have already answered my second question? I don't see any way
>> around it.
>>
>> John G.
>> Hull #329
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Thu, 07 Oct 2010 23:32:48 -0400
>> From: Amshd2 <amshd2 at aol.com>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water heater hose change out
>> Message-ID: <8CD34B09D66E4DA-1CFC-AB41 at webmail-d079.sysops.aol.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>> I replaced both hoses on my 94 #30 last year. Mine were starting o
>> show their age small cracks here and there the ends were striating to
>> get hard and split ect .
>>
>> I replaced both at the same time. One reason is that you have to
>> remove the hot water heater in order to get the old ones off and
>> the new
> ones on.
>> Glad I made that decision because they started falling apart were
>> they
>> connected to the hot water heater when I started working on them.
>>
>> First drain as much anti freeze as you can and be ready to drain more
>> when you disconnect the hoses.
>>
>> Be sure the Hot water heater is off. It is eiser to just cut old
>> hosesoff then remove the Hot water.
>>
>> I removed the old ones and took one to WM. They were easy to
>> run. It
>> helps to remove the small storage compartment under the oven.
>>
>> While I had the Hot water heater disconnected I took it out and
>> flushed it ashore. Couldn't believe all the crud that came out.
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: LOCALJG at aol.com
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> Sent: Thu, Oct 7, 2010 10:34 pm
>> Subject: [C320-list] Water heater hose change out
>>
>>
>> Whilst puttering around under the hood, I noticed small cracks in the
>> hose hat takes hot engine coolant from the engine to the hot water
>> heater. The hose that comes back to the engine from the water heater
> seems to be ok?
>>
>> followed the hose from the engine till it disappeared into the port
>> ulkhead and I presume it simply runs behind the bulkhead, behind the
>> oven and nto the water heater?
>>
>> y questions are: 1) how long does the hose in question usually
>> last?
>> My oat is 14 years old. 2) In order to change out the hose, will I
>> have to ull out the hot water heater from under the sink?
>>
>> fter looking at the location of the hot water heater, I believe I
>> have
>> lready answered my second question? I don't see any way around it.
>>
>> ohn G.
>> ull #329
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 21:03:10 -0700
>> From: RUTHE SMALL <sailmiss at msn.com>
>> To: C320-List <c320-list at catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Auto pilot brackets
>> Message-ID: <BAY156-w462427DF330629201D01A1D6500 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>>
>>
>> P.S. Broke into too many pieces for epoxy, but were able to find a
>> fairlead out of stainless steel and plastic. Simple fix that worked.
>> Thanks to you all
>>
>>> From: Alan.Albrecht at Williams.com
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 11:11:17 -0500
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Auto pilot brackets
>>>
>>> I am looking to replace the whole ST4000 drive wheel (the one
>>> mounted
>>> to the Wheel). We had a couple of incidents on board where some
>>> grabbed the wheel while the auto pilot was engaged and broke the
>>> stops. If any has upgraded and is interested in selling off spare
>>> parts please let the list know.
>>>
>>> -----Original Message-----
>>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
>>> Michael
>>> Ferguson
>>> Sent: Monday, October 04, 2010 1:07 PM
>>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Auto pilot brackets
>>>
>>> Epoxy! I did the same a year ago.
>>> Michael
>>>
>>>
>>> On 10/4/10 1:42 PM, "RUTHE SMALL" <sailmiss at msn.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Broke one of the 3 brackets that hold the ST4000 Autohelm to my
>>>> steering wheel. Tried Raymarine for replacement. They wanted to
>>>> sell me a new Autohelm. Has anyone found a source for replacement
>>>> of the brackets to this autohelm.
>>>>
>>>> Sam Wagner
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 23:02:00 -0700
>> From: "Kirk McCullough" <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] head odors
>> Message-ID: <00ea01cb66ae$5329c4a0$f97d4de0$@mccullough at telus.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>> A test was done in a UK sailing mag, that determined the smell comes
>> from particles left in the pump body after use. It ferments in the
>> air
>> environment and smells bad when you go back to the boat and pump it
>> the first time or two. They suggested leaving water in the pump
>> cylinder, by pulling up the handle, then close the valve to trap it.
>> The material will not ferment in the water with lack of air present.
>>
>> It works for me
>>
>> Kirk
>> #124
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
>> jamesweet at frontiernet.net
>> Sent: 04 October 2010 13:45
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] head odors
>>
>> Jim,
>>
>> Where was the boat on Lake Ontario? We have sailed there for 15
>> years
>> and I might know the boat. Thanks.
>>
>> Jim Sweet
>> TGIF (Thank God It Floats) 901
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "jim brown" <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Monday, October 4, 2010 2:48:16 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] head odors
>>
>> I was going to the next time I get there. I wonder if some of the
>> coliform bacteria seep back into the inlet hose with pumping and set
>> up the smell that I get when first flushed after sitting for a week
>> or
>> 2. Doesn't seem to be the water in my case. Boat was on Lake Ontario
>> for 4 years and had the same odor with fresh water, the Neuse in
>> Oriental NC is certainly brackish and a little salty and supports
>> salt
>> water fish and shellfish.
>>
>>
>> Jim Brown
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Jeff Hare <catalina at thehares.com>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Mon, October 4, 2010 1:33:05 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] head odors
>>
>> Try that with Ocean water. Your neighbors will be running for the
>> hills when you open one of those. ;)
>>
>> -Jeff
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: jim brown <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
>> Sender: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> Date: Mon, 4 Oct 2010 05:44:01
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Reply-To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] head odors
>>
>> I light of the discussion on head odors, which my boat has, I decided
>> to do a little experiment. I took clean liter bottles and filled them
>> with the Neuse River water mentioned by Chris Burti. In one I
>> squeezed
>> out all the air (anerobic bottle), in another I left a little air,
>> and
>> in the third I left a lot
>>
>> of air. Put them in a black garbage bag and left them outdoors in the
>> shade (temps over 90 like the inside of my boat!). After 4 weeks no
>> odor in any of them. Results may bolster the Burti theory of fresh
>> water vs brackish water not making a difference. Bottles recapped and
>> will check next month.
>>
>>
>> Jim Brown
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com>
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Sent: Sun, October 3, 2010 10:21:13 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] OK now its personal - Lewmar hatch leaks
>>
>> Yes
>>
>> Dry boat - big storm - water on sole under Lewmar hatch in salon -
>> rebed with Bomar foam tape - no more leaky.
>>
>> Pat
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:41 PM, Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Well as most of you know Maryland and the greater mid Atlantic got
>>> HAMMERED with rain this week. As I had mentioned before I have a
>>> leak in the forepeak hatch, and I did make preparations for that by
>>> putting down a plastic garbage bag, and a towel and a super absorb
>>> shammy over that. It was damp afterwards but didn't soak the
>>> mattress which was my primary concern. Of particular concern is the
>>> fact that ALL THREE OF MY HATCHES
>>> LEAKED. The main salon hatch leaked enough to leave a puddle on
>>> the
>>> floor
>>> boards, and the hatch in the head leaked as well.
>>>
>>> Now this may be that we had SO much rain that the boat might as well
>>> have been underwater. I can accept that. But part of me can't
>>> accept
>>> that I essentially had a triple failure.
>>>
>>> Has anyone else had issues with the Lewmar hatches? Does anyone do
>>> anything special to the seals (clean them, treat them, whatever).
>>>
>>> I am just out of my mind on what was a completely solid and dry boat
>>> earlier this season to all three hatches leaking.
>>>
>>> Any foresight appreciated. And yes I did find the hinges loose and
>>> tighted them. But that was only on the forepeak. The others were
>>> TIGHT.
>>>
>>> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
>>> "Independence"
>>> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
>>> Middle River, MD
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 6
>> Date: Thu, 7 Oct 2010 23:06:10 -0700
>> From: "Kirk McCullough" <kirk.mccullough at telus.net>
>> To: <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] head odors
>> Message-ID: <00eb01cb66ae$e82f0790$b88d16b0$@mccullough at telus.net>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="UTF-8"
>>
>> It's the fecal particles, that ferment in the head pump cylinder when
>> exposed to air. Not the water, either sea water, brackish or fresh
>> water.
>> The test mentioned below was done in the UK mag and got the same
>> results Jim Brown got.
>>
>> Kirk
>> #124
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com
>> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of
>> hcreech at comcast.net
>> Sent: 04 October 2010 06:06
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] head odors
>>
>> OK, here we go again. All I have to stay, and I respect Chris's
>> opinions, is that once I switched from bay water to fresh my odors,
>> for the most part, went away. Maybe it is how the bacteria reacts to
>> the water, not just the water itself.
>>
>>
>> Herb Creech
>> Cloud Chaser #606
>>
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "jim brown" <jbrown5093 at yahoo.com>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Monday, October 4, 2010 8:44:01 AM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] head odors
>>
>> I light of the discussion on head odors, which my boat has, I decided
>> to do a little experiment. I took clean liter bottles and filled them
>> with the Neuse River water mentioned by Chris Burti. In one I
>> squeezed
>> out all the air (anerobic bottle), in another I left a little air,
>> and
>> in the third I left a lot of air. Put them in a black garbage bag and
>> left them outdoors in the shade (temps over 90 like the inside of my
>> boat!). After 4 weeks no odor in any of them. Results may bolster the
>> Burti theory of fresh water vs brackish water not making a
>> difference.
>> Bottles recapped and will check next month.
>>
>>
>> Jim Brown
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: Pat Ireland <cherie320 at gmail.com>
>> To: C320-List at catalina320.com
>> Sent: Sun, October 3, 2010 10:21:13 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] OK now its personal - Lewmar hatch leaks
>>
>> Yes
>>
>> Dry boat - big storm - water on sole under Lewmar hatch in salon -
>> rebed with Bomar foam tape - no more leaky.
>>
>> Pat
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 1, 2010 at 7:41 PM, Brad Kuether <bkuether at comcast.net>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> Well as most of you know Maryland and the greater mid Atlantic got
>>> HAMMERED with rain this week. As I had mentioned before I have a
>>> leak
>>> in the forepeak hatch, and I did make preparations for that by
>>> putting down a plastic garbage bag, and a towel and a super absorb
>>> shammy over that. It was damp afterwards but didn't soak the
>>> mattress
>>> which was my primary concern. Of particular concern is the fact that
>>> ALL THREE OF MY HATCHES LEAKED. The main salon hatch leaked enough
>>> to
>>> leave a puddle on the floor boards, and the hatch in the head leaked
>>> as well.
>>>
>>> Now this may be that we had SO much rain that the boat might as well
>>> have been underwater. I can accept that. But part of me can't accept
>>> that I essentially had a triple failure.
>>>
>>> Has anyone else had issues with the Lewmar hatches? Does anyone do
>>> anything special to the seals (clean them, treat them, whatever).
>>>
>>> I am just out of my mind on what was a completely solid and dry boat
>>> earlier this season to all three hatches leaking.
>>>
>>> Any foresight appreciated. And yes I did find the hinges loose and
>>> tighted them. But that was only on the forepeak. The others were
>>> TIGHT.
>>>
>>> -Brad, Mary, Monica, and Jarod
>>> "Independence"
>>> 2004 Catalina 320 Hull 1006
>>> Middle River, MD
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 7
>> Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 12:48:18 EDT
>> From: LOCALJG at aol.com
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water heater hose change out
>> Message-ID: <1f1d4f.6d5be86a.39e0a552 at aol.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="US-ASCII"
>>
>> Thanks Tony. Do you recall the length of hose it took to replace the
>> old hose?
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 10/7/2010 8:33:14 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,
>> amshd2 at aol.com writes:
>>
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>> I replaced both hoses on my 94 #30 last year. Mine were starting o
>> show their age small cracks here and there the ends were striating
>> to
>> get hard and split ect .
>>
>> I replaced both at the same time. One reason is that you have to
>> remove the hot water heater in order to get the old ones off and the
>> new ones on.
>> Glad I made that decision because they started falling apart were
>> they connected to the hot water heater when I started working on
>> them.
>>
>> First drain as much anti freeze as you can and be ready to drain
>> more
>> when you disconnect the hoses.
>>
>> Be sure the Hot water heater is off. It is eiser to just cut old
>> hosesoff then remove the Hot water.
>>
>> I removed the old ones and took one to WM. They were easy to
>> run. It
>> helps to remove the small storage compartment under the oven.
>>
>> While I had the Hot water heater disconnected I took it out and
>> flushed it ashore. Couldn't believe all the crud that came out.
>>
>> Tony
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: LOCALJG at aol.com
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> Sent: Thu, Oct 7, 2010 10:34 pm
>> Subject: [C320-list] Water heater hose change out
>>
>>
>> Whilst puttering around under the hood, I noticed small cracks in
>> the
>> hose
>>
>> hat takes hot engine coolant from the engine to the hot water
>> heater.
>> The
>> hose that comes back to the engine from the water heater seems to
>> be ok?
>>
>> followed the hose from the engine till it disappeared into the port
>> ulkhead and I presume it simply runs behind the bulkhead, behind the
>> oven and nto the water heater?
>>
>> y questions are: 1) how long does the hose in question usually
>> last?
>> My
>> oat is 14 years old. 2) In order to change out the hose, will I
>> have to ull out the hot water heater from under the sink?
>>
>> fter looking at the location of the hot water heater, I believe I
>> have lready answered my second question? I don't see any way
>> around it.
>>
>> ohn G.
>> ull #329
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 8
>> Date: Fri, 8 Oct 2010 10:28:58 -0700 (PDT)
>> From: Paul Rickman <ilove2sail at verizon.net>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water heater hose change out
>> Message-ID: <356176.61117.qm at web84307.mail.re1.yahoo.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1
>>
>> An idea -- put a stopper in the end of the hose untill you pull it
>> through.
>> Also tie a heavy duty string on the end and pull that through. Then
>> you can easily pull the new?hose through to the water heater.
>>
>> Paul
>> Affinity 657
>> Bay Bridge Marina
>> Chesapeake Bay Maryland
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ________________________________
>> From: "LOCALJG at aol.com" <LOCALJG at aol.com>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Sent: Fri, October 8, 2010 12:48:18 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water heater hose change out
>>
>> Thanks Tony.? Do you recall the length of hose it took to replace
>> the?
>> old hose??
>>
>>
>> In a message dated 10/7/2010 8:33:14 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,?
>> amshd2 at aol.com writes:
>>
>>
>>
>> John
>>
>> I replaced both hoses on my 94 #30 last? year.? Mine were starting o
>> show their age small cracks here and there? the ends were striating
>> to
>> get hard and split ect .
>>
>> I replaced both at? the same time.? One reason is that you have to
>> remove the hot water? heater in order to get the old ones off and the
>> new ones on.?
>> Glad I made? that decision because they started falling apart were
>> they connected to the? hot water heater when I started working on
>> them.
>>
>> First drain as much? anti freeze as you can and be ready to drain
>> more
>> when you disconnect the? hoses.
>>
>> Be sure the Hot water heater is off.? It is eiser to just? cut old
>> hosesoff then remove the Hot water.
>>
>> I removed the old ones and? took one to WM.? They were easy to run.?
>> It helps to remove? the small storage compartment under the oven.
>>
>> While I had the Hot? water heater disconnected I took it out and
>> flushed it ashore.? Couldn't? believe all the crud that came out.
>>
>> Tony?
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From:? LOCALJG at aol.com
>> To: c320-list at catalina320.com
>> Sent: Thu, Oct 7, 2010? 10:34 pm
>> Subject: [C320-list] Water heater hose change? out
>>
>>
>> Whilst puttering around under the hood, I noticed small cracks? in
>> the
>> hose
>>
>> hat takes hot engine coolant from the engine to the hot? water
>> heater.?
>> The
>> hose that comes back to the engine from the water? heater seems to
>> be ok??
>>
>> followed the hose from the engine till it? disappeared into the port?
>> ulkhead and I presume it simply runs? behind the bulkhead, behind the
>> oven?
>> and
>> nto the water heater??
>>
>> y questions are: 1)? how long does the hose in question? usually?
>> last??
>> My
>> oat is 14 years old.? 2)? In order? to change out the? hose, will I
>> have to ull out the hot water heater? from under the? sink??
>>
>> fter looking at the location of the? hot water heater, I believe I
>> have?
>> lready answered my second? question?? I don't see any way around?
>> it.?
>>
>> ohn? G.
>> ull #329
>>
>>
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>>
>> Message: 9
>> Date: Fri, 08 Oct 2010 14:15:22 -0400
>> From: Amshd2 <amshd2 at aol.com>
>> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
>> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water heater hose change out
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