[C320-list] Changing Coolant

[Wash, Steve]

Thanks!

Steve


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From: c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com [mailto:c320-list-bounces at lists.catalina320.com] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Brown
Sent: Monday, September 23, 2013 11:55 AM
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Subject: Re: [C320-list] Changing Coolant

I had the same issues.  My experience is if you run the engine a few times it will eventually "burp" itself Jeff Brown "Out of the blue" Dana Point, CA Hull 78
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On Sep 23, 2013, at 8:52 AM, "Wash, Steve" <wash at advantageelectronics.com> wrote:

> In preparation for the end of season haul out, I drained 13.5 cups of coolant from my Yanmar 3YM30.  I drained the coolant from the bottom of a hose 'loop' just below the alternator.
> 
> I can only get 10 cups back in ...  The engine warms up to about 160 @ 2000 RPM (at the dock, unloaded).
> 
> I will give it a longer run (5 hours) later this week when we take her across Lake Michigan and would like to make sure I don't overheat.
> 
> Is there a way to burp the system so I can add more coolant?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> Steve
> #1029
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