[C36IA] Engine Temp

[Bob McCullough]

Capt. Mike:

That's exactly right. Just read the Universal Manual. 160 -195 is correct. Don't worry about it.

Bob M
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Capt. Mike 
  To: Catalina 36 Association Mailing List 
  Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:32 AM
  Subject: Re: [C36IA] Engine Temp


  Chuck
  Please let us know if you solve the heat problem. Based on the closeness of our hull numbers we must have the same engines.

   Here on the Gulf of Mexico where the sea water temp goes as high as 85-90 in the summer the temp on Caprice goes up to 180-190 at 2500 rpm while in the cool winter when the sea water drops to 70 the engine runs at 160. I would think that just because the sea water temp goes up 20 degrees that would not cause the engine temp to go up 20 degrees also.

  I tried just about every suggestion I was given and even had a mechanic check it out with no improvement. I was told if the temp goes to 180 don't worry about it because the normal engine temp should be 160-195.

  Do you sail in an area with high sea water temperatures?

  ___/)___/)___Mike___/)___/)___
                   Caprice 1050
    ----- Original Message ----- 
    From: Craig Illman 
    To: Catalina 36 Association Mailing List 
    Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 9:02 AM
    Subject: Re: [C36IA] Engine Temp


    Chuck - Replace the thermostat, possibly replace the pressure cap on the coolant tank/exhaust manifold. I know the latter sounds a bit counter-intuitive, but if you're not maintaining pressure the coolant can boil and overheat.

    By the way, a $25 Kubota thermostat works just fine, you don't need to spend $60 on a Universal thermostat. Call Ronnie @ TractorSmart.com 717-450-1250

    Craig


    On Wed, Jul 1, 2009 at 5:42 AM, Chuck Monsees <monseesmas at roadrunner.com> wrote:


        I know this has been discussed in the past, and I would like some ideas as to what I need to do.

        My engine runs at 200 to 210 at 1800 - 2000 rpms.  It will overheat if I attempt 2200 rpms.

        I have cleaned the heat exchanger, put a new fresh water pump on the engine, and a new impeller in the raw water pump.  Any ideas of what to do next?

        Thanks

        Chuck Monsees
        "Katie Nell"
        # 1079

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