Forum: Cooling System
06-22-2010, 12:21 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,239
Thanks Kelly - it could be normal fluctuation....
Thanks Kelly - it could be normal fluctuation. Truth be known, I'm not sure if I have a single or dual action thermostat. If single, I'm reading that it may be advisable to add the bypass restrictor...
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Forum: Cooling System
06-21-2010, 09:00 PM
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Replies: 4
Views: 3,239
Water temperature variation
My '73 Ericson 32 runs a rebuilt (02) A4, with raw water cooling. Last fall I rebuilt the water pump - new shaft, seals, gaskets, impeller, grease cup, cam shoe. In the process, I found a piece of...
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Forum: Cooling System
10-20-2009, 01:45 PM
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Replies: 10
Views: 11,142
Intermitant overheating
This fall I pulled my raw water pump to rebuild it. In the process, I found a piece of rubber impeller lodge in the elbow of the exhaust side of the pump. I too had an intermitant overheating...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-10-2009, 02:58 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,002
Removing and cleaning the "T" fitting
Thanks Jerry - if I were to remove the "T" fitting to check for junk, any tips on the easiest way to do it? Is it necessary to remove the generator? I may simply wait until next spring when the boat...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-10-2009, 11:35 AM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,002
Impeller pieces in water line
Since removing my water pump and basically rebuilding it (seals, impeller, shaft, and cam) and after finding the chunk of old impeller part in the pump exhaust elbow, I'm wondering - what's the next...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-07-2009, 09:50 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,002
Great Picture!
Love the picture - I just wish I could see the work that clearly when removing the original short bolt. I now have the recommended long bolt and awaiting parts to finish the pump rebuild. Thanks for...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-05-2009, 05:25 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,002
Benefits of water pump removal
After the struggle of removing the lower water pump retaining bolt (success!) I discovered an unexpected reward. In disassembling the pump to prepare for new parts, I discovered a chunk of impeller...
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Forum: General Maintenance
10-02-2009, 05:14 PM
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Replies: 9
Views: 4,002
Water Pump Removal
The time has come to remove and rebuild the water pump. Issue: what tool works best to remove the lower bolt holding the pump in place? A socket won't fit because of the rear engine mount bolt...
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Forum: General Maintenance
08-30-2009, 06:55 PM
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Replies: 55
Views: 114,224
Acid Flush and water temp change
Don,
Last weekend I successfully used the acid flush procedure - and a fair amount of gunk came out. Later that weekend, cruising out of the harbor, I noticed the water temp went up to about 170 -...
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