After changing our head gasket a few months ago, everything was running great! Yesterday the temp was normal until we were coming into the channel and I saw the temp gauge was buried at 225. I couldn't shut her off in the channel so I made the commitment to putt up to the fuel dock. (the first dock in the marina) It was a short 200 yards up the channel. As soon as I cut the corner I throttled down and she stalled about 50 yards from the dock. I was able to coast in and the dock hands were able to stop me with spring lines. Close call! I got a tug over to my slip. It could have been worst.
I didn't have time last night, so this weekend I plan to start working the problem by the numbers. First thing will be to check the strainer for blockages. Then check the impeller. I have never checked either since obtaining the boat last fall. If both check out OK, what else would cause the sudden rise in temp? When we changed the gasket we flushed out the engine really good. Is it time for the fresh water change over? Would it have mattered?
Chief
I didn't have time last night, so this weekend I plan to start working the problem by the numbers. First thing will be to check the strainer for blockages. Then check the impeller. I have never checked either since obtaining the boat last fall. If both check out OK, what else would cause the sudden rise in temp? When we changed the gasket we flushed out the engine really good. Is it time for the fresh water change over? Would it have mattered?
Chief
Comment