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Forum: Drawings and Schematics

04-02-2011, 07:25 PM

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Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

It's a Wrap

I went sailing today and put the new electric FWC system to the test. 6.3 knots at 2000 RPM and temp rock solid at 180. Couldn't be happier.

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-23-2011, 10:54 AM

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Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

Here's an updated drawing with the new exchanger....

Here's an updated drawing with the new exchanger.

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edit:
and a couple of pictures

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-23-2011, 08:51 AM

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Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

All hoses, both salt and fresh water, are 5/8"...

All hoses, both salt and fresh water, are 5/8" with one exception - the hose from the electric pump discharge to the sideplate Tee is 3/4". The raw water pump and header tank fittings are 3/8" NPT x...

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-23-2011, 08:25 AM

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Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

We learn more from our failures

The single pass exchanger was an absolutely gorgeous fabrication of unknown origin. I found it on eBay for $75 and after learning it was unsatisfactory, sold it on eBay in 4 hours for $75. The...

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-22-2011, 11:30 PM

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Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

Follow-up

Electric FWC system is complete and tested, works great. I had my share of problems but they were easily resolved thanks to the generous help of a listmate both with the loan of a heat exchanger for...

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-08-2011, 07:45 PM

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Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

Update

Replaced the HX with a borrowed one and ran her up at the slip with some moderate alternator load and no thermostat. Temp never exceeded 140 so the original stainless HX is confirmed to be of...

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-07-2011, 08:52 AM

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Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

Thanks sailbristol but not to worry, things are a...

Thanks sailbristol but not to worry, things are a changin'.

I'm posting this a little early as I have little real information but yesterday I tested the system for the first time and the cooling...

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-05-2011, 11:28 PM

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Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

Well thanks Tom (both Toms) It remains to be...

Well thanks Tom (both Toms)

It remains to be seen if it works. I have yet to fill 'er up with coolant (conflicted on the type) and start testing, IR thermometer at the ready.

Coolant conflict...

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-05-2011, 10:38 PM

Replies: 27

Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

Can't take credit for the bracket, copied it from...

Can't take credit for the bracket, copied it from someone else. I should have mentioned I used brass nuts on the stainless studs so if something wants to lock up solid, the softer hex nuts are...

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-05-2011, 10:29 PM

Replies: 27

Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

For now I have a 7 lb. cap but I'm looking for a...

For now I have a 7 lb. cap but I'm looking for a 4 lb. My comfort zone is:

Don includes a 7 lb. cap with his kit.
My water jacket appears to be in really good condition.

With the...

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-05-2011, 10:25 PM

Replies: 27

Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

One more detail

With electric FWC, one area in need of thorough cleaning and (IMO) modification is the sideplate diverter Tee and water jacket. I enlarged mine to 1/2" NPT and routed the coolant hoses around the...

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-05-2011, 10:15 PM

Replies: 27

Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

Electric FWC continued

Here's the engine compartment, getting pretty full in there. Note the reversed manifold plumbing.
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And upon completion, two toasts: one to the previous owner and one to this group. Without...

Forum: Drawings and Schematics

03-05-2011, 10:09 PM

Replies: 27

Another electric FWC system installed

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Posted By ndutton

Another electric FWC system installed

Here are a few pics of Kalina's new FWC system with electric circulation pump.

It would have been much easier to spring for the Moyer kit rather than driving all over creation to gather up the...

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