Jake wrote:
"I always check the nipples first!" <snip>
I'm a leg man myself.
Dennis C.
>________________________________
> From: Jake Brodersen <captain_j...@cox.net>
>To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com
>Sent: Monday, September 10, 2012 7:06 PM
>Subject: Re: Stus-List Yanmar question
>
>
>Jim,
>
>There are ample opportunities for problems in the raw water cooling system.
>The easiest to check is the nipple on the exhaust elbow. If it was installed
>with some never seize lube, it should be easy to remove and check. They do
>tend to gum up with salt deposits from time to time. I always check the
>nipples first!
>
>The next most likely suspect would be a clogged exhaust elbow. I have removed
>mine in the past and cleaned it out with a coat hanger. No pretty, but it may
>buy you a year or two. Replacement is the best course of action, especially
>since you have it off already.
>
>I removed my heat exchanger and had it hot tanked a number of years ago. It
>wasn’t in bad shape, but now I feel better about it.
>
>Good raw water flow will keep your exhaust quiet. That’s how I can tell my
>system needs attention, by the change in sound. I switched from the SS stock
>muffler to a smaller fiberglass muffler a couple years ago. It sounds great.
>Not loud, but nice an mellow.
>
>Jake
>
>Jake Brodersen
>C&C 35 Mk-III
>"Midnight Mistress
>Hampton VA
>
>
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