[C36IA] engine temp #2

[Kurt Larsen]

One way to test the thermostat is to remove it and put in a pan of water on
your stove. Heat the water and watch to see if it opens fully.  Use an
instant read thermometer to check the opening temp.  Of course, if you've
gone to all that trouble, you could just replace it.

 

Keep us posted.

 

Kurt Larsen

s/v Cat Nap  #1803

 

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From: c36list-bounces at c36ia.com [mailto:c36list-bounces at c36ia.com] On Behalf
Of Paul Jay Walchenbach
Sent: Wednesday, July 01, 2009 3:12 PM
To: Catalina 36 Association Mailing List
Subject: [C36IA] engine temp #2

 

the leaking 'water' was in the pan/tray below the oil pan and engine and not
in the oil (no evidence of water in the oil, no froth).

 

green coolant overflow level normal in cockpit locker.  thru hull open,
strainer clean, water splashing out exhaust.

 

i am thinking thermostat or heat exchanger.  question is, how to i trouble
shoot to isolate the problem?

 

and

 

if it is the heat exchanger, how do i 'clean' or if needed, replace? 

paul jay walchenbach

s/v mata hari 

#1660

seattle

 

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