[C320-list] Water lift Muffler

[John Phillippe]

Tony,
Same exact issue was repaired with drumel and J B Marine Weld.  With a
3,960 psi rating and a local cost of. $7.00, can't be beat.
John
NoWorries #530
On May 5, 2013 10:23 PM, <amshd2 at aol.com> wrote:

>
> I would like to thank all that responded the information you shared helped
> alot.
>
> Went back to the boat today and traced the leak to the muffler.  I pulled
> the muffler. It came out much easier than  thought.   Did not even have to
> use my heat gun,
>
> Found a 3 in hair line crack in the seem on the bottom edge. I can hardly
> believe water could seep through but I was able to watch water seep out.
>  My plan is to grind out the loose glass and fill with the West System.
>  Also plan to fill all the screw holes. If there is something out there
> that will work better than the west system please let me know.
>
> I am going to lay down a piece of anti vibration matt that I got from
> Soundown,  between the muffler and the pan.
>
> Will also see if I can find a hump hose as well.
>
> Hopefully should have things all together by next weekend.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tony
>
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: millers1 <millers1 at aol.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sun, May 5, 2013 11:54 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water lift Muffler
>
>
>
> A lot of good guidance has been offered on the Muffler issue.
> I would add two comments:
> I removed the muffler( easy job).  Put some water in it. Using a bicycle
> pump
> pressurized
> it to 1 or 2 psi.  Water leaked out  2 screw holes and a bottom flange
> area. I
> cleaned/ glassed the
> problem areas (re-run the pressure test on the fix).. I had to glass
> closed one
> of the screw
> holes and move it closer to the edge. Then
> I installed a "hump hose" in the engine exhaust line to de-stress the load
> on
> the muffler.
> good Luck,
> Art   #680
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pat reynolds <lorasalum at yahoo.com>
> To: C320-List <C320-List at Catalina320.com>
> Sent: Sun, May 5, 2013 10:38 am
> Subject: Re: [C320-list] Water lift Muffler
>
>
> Water in the engine pan could be from a few areas.  If it is coming from
> the
> muffler it should be easy to spot when the engine is running.  On our boat
> the
> water did run along the front of the muffler and down into the engine pan.
>  Most
>
> of the water should end up in the bilge area however. If it is a crack in
> either
>
> of the tubes of the muffler you may have some success trying to epoxy the
> area.
> If it is from the bottom less success.  If you are going to remove the
> muffler I
>
> would suggest that you cut the hose running to the intake tube from the
> mixing
> elbow so you don't break off the intake tube (from experience)  The hose is
> easily replaceable.  We had a shop reglass the bottom but it didn't last
> so we
> tried ourselves on two occasions before finally calling Catalina for a new
> one.
>
> If you are getting a new one be sure to send them the old muffler and not
> just
> pictures as they have several different molds with different intake angles.
> (again from
>  experience).
>
> All that being said if you can't see water exiting from the muffler the
> leak is
> elsewhere.  Check all engine hose connections and the hoses.  Check the
> connection from the overflow container.  Determine if it is water or
> antifreeze.  Good luck
>
>
> ________________________________
>  From: "amshd2 at aol.com" <amshd2 at aol.com>
> To: C320-List at Catalina320.com
> Sent: Saturday, May 4, 2013 10:30 PM
> Subject: [C320-list] Water lift Muffler
>
>
>
> Went to the boat today and started her up from her long winter nap. I dont
> think
>
> she wanted to get up because after I shut her down I found about 2 cups of
> water
>
> in the eng catch pan.  Looks like it is coming from the muffler.
>
> I know this has been covered here before so I guess its my turn to R/R the
> muffler and explore my options and ask alot of questions should have paid
> more
> attention before.  What really kills me is how can it just go bad over teh
> winter.
>
> How bad do they leak whne they go bad????
>
> I think one COA is to send mine to Catalina.  How long is the turn around
> time.
> Do they just fix mine or is it a new unit.  Any idea on current cost.
>
> Is there anyone that knows where to go and get it fixed around Annapolis.
>
> And I think I have seen where someone was able to by one for an aftermarket
> supplier.
>
> Thanks
>
> Tony
> #30
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