I'm in the middle of a week long cruise, just arrived from an anchorage to a marina and having a few issues. Would like some thoughts of possible fixes while I'm here with power and an internet connection
Raw water cooled, manual fuel pump.
1) Temperature is high under power. Normal cruising temp is around 165. This trip I've hit 180 quite a bit, though usually under strong head wind and rough seas. I've checked the impeller, thinking I need to pull off the thermostat and check. Any other ideas?
2) White steam in the exhaust. Very strong smelling and nauseating some crew members. First time it's happened. Could this be related to the high temp? Thinking I need to clean carb and check fuel filter. Any other thoughts? I don't have adjustable main jet, is there a way to lean it out if necessary?
3) Oil pressure high. Hit almost 60 today in rolling swell. Normally it's at 40. Why would this be? Do I just need to adjust the lock nut?
Thanks in advance,
Trevor
Raw water cooled, manual fuel pump.
1) Temperature is high under power. Normal cruising temp is around 165. This trip I've hit 180 quite a bit, though usually under strong head wind and rough seas. I've checked the impeller, thinking I need to pull off the thermostat and check. Any other ideas?
2) White steam in the exhaust. Very strong smelling and nauseating some crew members. First time it's happened. Could this be related to the high temp? Thinking I need to clean carb and check fuel filter. Any other thoughts? I don't have adjustable main jet, is there a way to lean it out if necessary?
3) Oil pressure high. Hit almost 60 today in rolling swell. Normally it's at 40. Why would this be? Do I just need to adjust the lock nut?
Thanks in advance,
Trevor
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