[C320-list] Anti-Freeze Leak

[Jane & Ken]

Another thought is that most anti-freeze solutions contain a "stop leak" additive that may have done its job on your previous trip--possibly a lose clamp???   Ken

--- On Thu, 6/7/12, argates2nd at comcast.net <argates2nd at comcast.net> wrote:


From: argates2nd at comcast.net <argates2nd at comcast.net>
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Anti-Freeze Leak
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
Date: Thursday, June 7, 2012, 7:34 PM




In the past, I had some leakage at the tube at the bottom of the reserve container.  Triming the tube and reattaching securely solved the problem. 

Rollie  #182 



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From: "Joseph R Aberdale" <summerwind3 at comcast.net> 
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Thursday, June 7, 2012 5:40:12 PM 
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Anti-Freeze Leak 

Today I ran the engine at 3400RPM in gear for one-half hour with no visible evidence of anti-freeze leakage.  Several weeks ago I motored from the boat yard to my home port for 2 hours and upon arriving discovered a large puddle of anti freeze and none in the reserve container. 

Any additional thoughts? 

Thanks. 

Joe 

On Jun 6, 2012, at 6:32 PM, Jon Vez wrote: 

> Hi Joe, 
> 
> You can definitely run it at the dock under load. Just make sure your lines 
> are well secured. A couple of places to check: the knobs where the drains 
> are for the antifreeze. There should be two. Another place to check is the 
> hoses behind the water heater...good luck... 
> 
> 
> 
> -----Original Message----- 
> From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com 
> [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Joseph R 
> Aberdale 
> Sent: Wednesday, June 06, 2012 6:25 PM 
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
> Subject: [C320-list] Anti-Freeze Leak 
> 
> I know I have an anti-freeze leak as it puddles underneath the engine and 
> the reserve container is empty.  I ran the engine today at a fast idle for 
> one half hour and it did not leak. Can I run the engine at the dock with it 
> in gear at about 2500 RPM to see where it is leaking?  Any other suggestions 
> short of running her at about 3400 RPM on the water with someone else at the 
> helm so I can observe it will be appreciated. 
> 
> Thank you. 
> 
> Joe Aberdale 
> Morning Star 
> #908= 
>