[C320-list] Aqualift Muffler Leak

[Bennett]

My muffler developed a crack at the joint of the intake nozzle and body of muffler. I sent muffler to Catalina and they built a replacement which fit great. When I replaced hose from elbow I added a short section of “hump” hose to help dampen vibration. 
Neale Bennett


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> On Sep 12, 2023, at 18:00, Michael Paris via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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> It wasn’t the packing gland. I replaced the packing yesterday and, when watching prop shaft turn to check the tightness, I noticed the small amount of water around the aft side of the muffler. Nothing was coming from the packing gland. I dried up all the water and ran the engine again and saw the water build up around the muffler again. The muffler valve or the hose are not leaking.
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> I’m going to epoxy the screw holes and see if that works.
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> Thanks again,
> Mike P.
> #734
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>> On Sep 12, 2023, at 3:31 PM, Dave Hupe via C320-list <c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:
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>> Mike are you sure the water wasn't  "spitting" from your packing gland when operating the engine?  
>> If you think it is the screw hole(s), maybe epoxy or 5200 them closed and secure down the muffler a different way (new holes or strap it down)?
>> Dave Hupe 
>> 1994  C320 #32
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>> On Tue, Sep 12, 2023 at 5:56 PM, Michael Paris via C320-list<c320-list at lists.catalina320.com> wrote:   I removed the muffler and do not see any obvious cracks. With it on the dock, i put some water in it and pressurized as best I could but still no obvious leak. The leak when it was on the boat was fairly slow. My guess is that it may be the screw holes that others have experienced. It definitely wasn’t the hose. Any suggestions welcome. 
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>> Thanks,
>> Mike P.
>> #734
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