[C320-list] exhaust water discharge temperature

[Robert Seastream]

My  2002 3GM30F usually runs around 160 F, so I'd think the discharge  
temperature would be near that, perhaps a bit cooler?

Bob Seastream

On Aug 9, 2011, at 8:05 AM, Bruce wrote:

> Alan,
> Unfortunately I have no idea what the temperature would be beyond a  
> SWAG.  However, if I was doing the job I would go ahead and use the  
> highest temperature epoxy that the technical expert suggested.   
> After mixing the epoxy I would wet out the area that you intend to  
> repair and then add chopped strand and bonding filler to thicken up  
> the mixture.  The fillers are compatible with GFlex.  Then make the  
> repair, let cure, reinstall and take company out for a nice sail.
> Bruce
> Somerset 741 Dana Point
>
> Bruce Heyman949-289-8400
>
> -----Original message-----
> From: Alan Goodman <goodmanalanlee at hotmail.com>
> To: c320-list at lists.catalina320.com
> Sent: Mon, Aug 8, 2011 21:58:57 GMT+00:00
> Subject: [C320-list] exhaust water discharge temperature
>
>
> I have a leaking seam in my aqua lift muffler where the bottom panel  
> is bonded to the 'box' .  I have removed the muffler and routed out  
> the leaking portion of the seam, but I need to know what the water  
> exhaust mixture temperature is inside the muffler.  Have been on the  
> phone with West Systems technical service, and interestingly their  
> consumer products (G Flex is the 'best') begin to soften at 130 F  
> (Tg is 138 F).  Anyone know or have better than a SWAG as to what  
> the mixed cooling water / exhaust gas stream is ... or can anyone  
> place a thermometer or thermocouple at the exhaust through hull of  
> their boat.  I have out of state guests coming this weekend, so a  
> prompt response would be appreciated.  Alan Hull 67 Holland, MI
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