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rotten eggs smell in exhaust
Towards the end of the sailing season I noticed a whiff of rotten eggs from the exhaust, and of course, put it immediately out of my mind.
After hauling, I flushed the raw water side with anti-freeze and the sea water that dripped out of my bypass fitting ( before the raw water filter) smelled like rotten eggs too. I had initially thought it had something to do with a power timing attempt gone awry, but now I wonder if it is more likely from saltwater sitting in the hoses for long periods. I'm on a mooring and tend to sail on and off so I can go weeks without using the engine. Any ideas? Thanks - Jim |
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IP: 192.186.122.174
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I don't boat in salt water but I've heard about this happening in head systems whereby the salt water (and associated organisms) sit in the bowl/hoses and breakdown and rot causing the smell
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Greg 1975 Alberg 30 |
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IP: 104.174.83.118
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The sulfur smell is organic material decaying, no doubt shipped aboard via the engine intake. An acid flush should take care of it.
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Neil 1977 Catalina 30 San Pedro, California prior boats 1987 Westsail 32, 1970 Catalina 22 Had my hands in a few others |
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Thanks guys - takes a weight off my mind!
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