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Forum: Cooling System 05-11-2023, 08:38 PM
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Posted By Captain Kirk
Thanks Zeller, I'll keep that in mind. I'm...

Thanks Zeller, I'll keep that in mind. I'm sorting hoses right now to flush the gunk out of the head first. It's a challenge to know which troubleshooting attack to try first. I'll keep you posted...
Forum: Cooling System 05-09-2023, 11:57 PM
Replies: 8
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Posted By Captain Kirk
Thanks again Dave for these clear instructions....

Thanks again Dave for these clear instructions. Will do when I get down to the boat next.
What do you think of me using your recirculating method of just connecting the manifold exit to the intake...
Forum: Cooling System 05-09-2023, 02:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,229
Posted By Captain Kirk
Hi Dave, Thanks for your quick response! If...

Hi Dave, Thanks for your quick response! If you're referring the the lack of cleaning the cooling chambers when installing the HX, as a 'poor installation', I agree. I actually don't know who did it....
Forum: Cooling System 05-09-2023, 12:50 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,229
Posted By Captain Kirk
Thanks Dave, Good suggestion about checking the...

Thanks Dave, Good suggestion about checking the temperature of the raw water leaving the hx. I've been using a heat gun to check various parts of the motor while running and to see if my deck guage...
Forum: Cooling System 05-08-2023, 08:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,229
Posted By Captain Kirk
External pump fresh water cooling system flush

Hello fellow Afourians, looking to you for corroboration or further advice on some advice from a marine mechanic who has since retired. After installing a new double acting thermostat and still...
Forum: Cooling System 04-22-2023, 02:19 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 53,586
Posted By Captain Kirk
installing MMI Thermostat, 150 degree (late model double-acting)

a hint for the community on installing a MMI Thermostat, 150 degree (late model double-acting). What appears to be a simple job becomes more complicated when having to remove the alternator to get at...
Forum: Introductions 11-02-2022, 12:41 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,021
Posted By Captain Kirk
Thanks Jim, I will just be running the acid...

Thanks Jim, I will just be running the acid through the anti freeze system by using an external pump hooked up to the exit hose from the Oberdorfer fresh water pump and out the exit port on the...
Forum: Introductions 10-31-2022, 03:30 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,021
Posted By Captain Kirk
Thanks a lot Jim. Thats certainly a spot I've...

Thanks a lot Jim. Thats certainly a spot I've been considering and avoided because of having to take the distributor off and of course the possibility of breaking the bolts on the side plate. It...
Forum: Introductions 10-31-2022, 02:09 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,021
Posted By Captain Kirk
Thanks, I will especially when running 'cleaner'...

Thanks, I will especially when running 'cleaner' through the system.
Forum: Introductions 10-31-2022, 02:00 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,021
Posted By Captain Kirk
Thanks Dave, I was thinking the same with the...

Thanks Dave, I was thinking the same with the double action thermostat. Yes, the goop causing poor transfer of cooling makes sense. I hadn't considered that it could be oil in there. The 2 liter...
Forum: Introductions 10-30-2022, 06:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,021
Posted By Captain Kirk
Acid Flushing Fresh Water System?

My first post, please bare with me. I am a new owner of a Cal 34 with a late model atomic 4 with fresh water cooling.
My engine has been seriously overheating. The last time out it registered 250...
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