[C320-list] Aqua lift mufffer

[Greg Flanagan]

Great help Doug. It's not leaking at either of  the flanges, nor does it seem to be leaking at the screws. It seems to be leaking at the seam between tithe box and base-about a bilge full after a day if motoring.

Thanks,

Greg

> On Aug 7, 2015, at 12:05 PM, Doug Treff <doug at treff.us> wrote:
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> 
> Greg, 
> 
> First thing you need to do is figure out if the leak is actually from
> the base of the muffler (usually the screw holes) or if it is from the
> exhaust-in port (hose coming from engine). The mounting hole fix is well
> documented in this forum if you do a search. I have not heard of anyone
> who has successfully repaired the exhaust-in port when it cracks. 
> 
> Here is a link to the fix process that I am referring to:
> http://pages.suddenlink.net/kmielen/C320Docs/AqualiftRepair.htm 
> 
> A new muffler can be ordered from Catalina Direct but they will most
> likely want you to ship the old muffler to them since every one is
> slightly different. That's probably an off-season repair if you can
> wait. 
> 
> Hope this helps... 
> 
> ---
> Doug Treff
> Catalina 320 - 1996 - September Song - #350
> http://savvysailor.blogspot.com/
> doug at treff.us
> 
>> On 2015-08-07 11:37, Greg Flanagan wrote: 
>> 
>> My muffler is leaking at the base when the engine is running (not a great amount). The engine is a Yanmar 3YM30.
>> Has anyone experience in fixing this? Should it just be replaced? Who supplies one?
>> Catalina Direct does not seem to have the right model for this engine configuration.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> 
>> Greg 
>> Hoop Dancer # 1086
>> Sidney, BC
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