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Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 06-01-2010, 03:59 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,714
Posted By atavist
My engine is a #40, perkins. The mechanic...

My engine is a #40, perkins.

The mechanic got out this morning, looks like it's the heat exhanger... pulled it and it's pretty rotty, tried to flush and clean it but in the end they recommended...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 05-29-2010, 11:36 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,714
Posted By atavist
After checking and re-checking I'm now in...

After checking and re-checking I'm now in Eau-Galley boat works dock.. I talked to the mechanic and being nice guys the invited us to stay free through the holiday weekend... the mechanic will come...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 05-29-2010, 02:58 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,714
Posted By atavist
checked the impeller... looks good... soft and...

checked the impeller... looks good... soft and clean, left it in but replaced the paper gasket... but now the darn thing is dripping when I run the engine... thinking I overtightend it... so now I've...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 05-29-2010, 01:43 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,714
Posted By atavist
the engine does have it's own closed fresh water...

the engine does have it's own closed fresh water cooling resevoir. that was the first thing I checked and the fluid (50% antifreeze) is clean and green and up to the fill line... no apparent problem...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 05-29-2010, 12:46 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,714
Posted By atavist
at idle the engine runs NOW at 60 and 180......

at idle the engine runs NOW at 60 and 180... before this last oil change she was running at 55psi, and 180 no matter how many revs I put on... I've only ever had her up to about 2500 but even then...
Forum: Engines | Propulsion | Generators 05-29-2010, 12:05 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 2,714
Posted By atavist
I have a 1978 38hp westerbeke that has always run...

I have a 1978 38hp westerbeke that has always run like a dream... I recently did an oil change, and suddenly she started running warm... the trick is she runs warmer based on revs and compression...
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