I would think most any competent Auto Radiator Repair Shop could clean and repair a heat exchanger.
Ken H. On Wed, 13 May 2020 at 12:41, bwhitmore via CnC-List <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> wrote: > As for it going into the exhaust, there are two ways. One is through the > head gasket, which should result in steam coming out of the exhaust, and > the other would be through pinhole leaks in the heat exchanger, which with > some diesels is a relatively common occurrence. But yes, check the bilge, > and then check the oil for any milkyness. If it persists and you don't > have steam coming out your exhaust, then I would highly suspect the heat > exchanger. > > A boat buddy of mine with a Westerbeke had a similar problem and he had > the heat exchanger repaired as opposed to replacing it. I can track down > the guy that did it for him if you would like. > > Hoping you find this helpful, > > Bruce > 1994 C&C 37/40+ > > > > Sent from Samsung tablet. > > > -------- Original message -------- > From: "Della Barba, Joe via CnC-List" <cnc-list@cnc-list.com> > Date: 5/13/20 10:35 AM (GMT-05:00) > To: cnc-list@cnc-list.com > Cc: "Della Barba, Joe" <joe.della.ba...@ssa.gov> > Subject: Re: Stus-List Loss of coolant > > It is only going one of three places – the bilge, the exhaust, or the oil. > > Check the oil for coolant contamination ASAP and check the exhaust for > excess steam and/or white smoke. The bilge should be obvious ;) > > > > > > *Joe Della Barba* > > *DCSI* > > *410-966-7255* > > > > > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com] *On Behalf Of *Bill > Coleman via CnC-List > *Sent:* Wednesday, May 13, 2020 9:34 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Bill Coleman <colt...@gmail.com> > *Subject:* [EXTERNAL] Re: Stus-List Loss of coolant > > > > Not in a 3JH4E, but I did in my Olds Custom Cruiser Wagon, with one of > those 350 Modified Diesel Engines. Those were not up to the task which I > knew going in, but I just loved that car. It was common for warpage at the > head gasket, I think the coolant leaked into the oil, tho it may have gone > out the exhaust, I don’t remember anymore. I just remember loosing the > coolant, and several hundred dollars. > > > > Bill Coleman > > Erie PA > > > > *From:* CnC-List [mailto:cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com > <cnc-list-boun...@cnc-list.com>] *On Behalf Of *Glenn Henderson via > CnC-List > *Sent:* Wednesday, May 13, 2020 8:47 AM > *To:* cnc-list@cnc-list.com > *Cc:* Glenn Henderson > *Subject:* Stus-List Loss of coolant > > > > My Yanmar 3JH4E has been slowly leaking coolant. I motored for 14 hours > and it lost 5mm of depth in the reservoir. The reservoir is approximately > 4" DIA. I checked thoroughly for visible signs of leaking and found none. > Has anyone had this experience? > > > > Glenn Henderson > > WeGo > > C&C 41 > > > > _______________________________________________ > > Thanks everyone for supporting this list with your contributions. Each > and every one is greatly appreciated. If you want to support the list - > use PayPal to send contribution -- https://www.paypal.me/stumurray > >
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