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Old 09-23-2010, 06:50 AM
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Guys,
Thanks for the feedback. I intent to do a full strip down of the hoses and fittings this weekend. Last weekend we were getting water out of the exhaust, but it was infrequent with the by-pass closed. Which leads me to believe not enough water is flowing through the engine. This problem really started rearing it's ugly head when the surface temp of our water got to about 70 degress. Yesterday I recieved the flushing kit, impeller, gasket, new hose and a new thermostat housing. Wow is that what the inside of the housing is suppose to look like! Ours is completely corroded and rounded off on the inside. I will be changing everything out and see if it will make a difference. Then I will perform the flush once I confirm good flow to the T-fitting. Another thing is that my by-pass is an old gate valve that may have a bad washer in it and is not completely closing flow. I will inspect it and may replace it with the small shut off included in the flush kit.
I'll keep you advised.

Chief
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