[C320-list] Perkins Engine - Anti Siphon Valve

[Chris Burti]

On Commitment #867, it is the port locker from the factory. Catalina must have move them at some time.

Thanks,
Chris Burti
Farmville, NC

From: Bill Carr
Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2019 1:21 AM
To: C320-List at catalina320.com
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Perkins Engine - Anti Siphon Valve

 I own hull #31 ,Utopia. Last spring I had the Perkins replaced with a Volvo D1 - 30. The Diesel mechanic that did the work for me indicated the previous location was not acceptable. He said it was not high enough above the waterline. My new installation runs the raw water lines next to the aqua lift muffler through the locker under the mattress and up into the locker Accessible from the cockpit. I have only put about 45 hours on the boat Since the repower So far so good.
  I can say my boats is a 1994 And still had the original alternator without any problems due to salt water from the vent. 

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> On May 28, 2019, at 8:34 PM, David Veeneman <davidv at veeneman.com> wrote:
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> Hi All—
> 
> I recently purchased Hull #131, which has a Perkins motor. I’ve just  gotten a chance to study the motor, and I’m concerned about the anti-siphon valve on the saltwater side of the heat exchanger. I’m concerned because it’s mounted right above the alternator, and I think it shorted out the old alternator before I bought the boat.
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> Here’s my question: Has anyone else run into this problem, and how did you resolve it? I assume it’s limited to the early hull numbers with Perkins motors. 
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> As a temporary measure, I’m going to fabricate a plastic shield to protect the alternator, but I’d like to find a replacement for the anti-siphon valve to which I can attach a tube to route any salt water to the bilge, but I’m not sure where to start looking. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks for your help.
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> David Veeneman
> Dana Point, CA
> SV Adelante, C320 #131
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