[C320-list] Anti-Freeze Leak

[jim brown]

You can go to an auto store and get a radiator pressure tester-these replace the radiator cap or in our case the cap on the exchanger and come with a hand pump that allows you to pressurize the system They also have a pressure gauge that you can use to measure the pressure and then watch for leak down of the pressure. They are pretty cheap-check JC Whitney etc. You can check without running the engine. You can also use talcum powder around the likely sources of the leak and see if the powder gets wet or all a little florescent dye to the antifreeze and look with a blue light (also available through auto stores). 


Jim Brown



________________________________
 From: Joseph R Aberdale <summerwind3 at comcast.net>
To: C320-List at Catalina320.com 
Sent: Wednesday, June 6, 2012 6:34 PM
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Anti-Freeze Leak
 
Thanks John!
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=
>