[C320-list] Fresh Water Engine Flush

[jackbrennan]

Hi Bob:
I live in Florida, too, and I've never heard that recommendation for a freshwater-cooled diesel.

On outboards, yes, and on raw-water diesels, regular flushing can be good, but is not absolutely required. Certainly not every two weeks for a diesel.

I imagine saltwater can have adverse effects on your heat exchanger over many years time, but I haven't seen it in 11 years of owning freshwater-cooled diesels.

The only freshwater flushing I do is when I head up a river.

Jack Brennan
Sonas, 1998 Catalina 320
Tierra Verde, Fl.
Dolphin Cruising Club of Tampa Bay




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  On Tue, Sep 3, 2019 at 11:00 AM, Bob Hoyt<rehoyt at gmail.com> wrote:   A diesel mechanic recommended that I flush the raw water side of the engine
with fresh water when not using the boat for more than 2 weeks. This would
require installing a barbed tee piece between the strainer and the water
pump. Has anyone done this as I didn't find it in the forum archives? Also,
I live in Florida so I don't need to do this as part of winterizing. Thanks

Bob Hoyt
"Ikigai"
!994 Hull #58
Pensacola, FL

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