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Re: Dissecting an antique exhaust system. / I had one of those and
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got rid of it 10 years ago. Mine was leaking but to the outside and didn't do any engine damage but it was only a matter of time. The boat sounded like a tractor when you started it up so now it sounds like a real boat You're right, I probably dumped 40 pounds. You won't be sorry. Good luck.
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- Dissecting an antique exhaust system.
- Re: Dissecting an antique exhaust system. / I had one of those and
- You show me yours, I'll show you mine
- Alright, D'Arcy. We're at the same juncture.
- Re: Alright, D'Arcy. We're at the same juncture.
- I've ordered one of these.
- You could also buy a Westerbeke injection elbow
- Might be worth it. All the research I've done, that elbow is the cooling system achilles heel.
- Here's that GOB article for anyone interested.
- On the sailboat my system...
- I've concerns about the riser putting strain on the manifold connection.
- Re: I've concerns about the riser putting strain / My injection elbow is connected
- Had to replace mine +20 years ago
- Thanks. I see you too braced your riser to the hull.
- The strap to that bulkhead helps reduce vibration and joint stress.
- Thanks. I see you too braced your riser to the hull.
- My riser is ...
- I've concerns about the riser putting strain on the manifold connection.
- Re: Might be worth it. Since you mentioned GOB in your post . . .
- Here's that GOB article for anyone interested.
- Might be worth it. All the research I've done, that elbow is the cooling system achilles heel.
- Where did you order from Tom?
- You could also buy a Westerbeke injection elbow
- I've ordered one of these.
- Re: Alright, D'Arcy. We're at the same juncture.
- Alright, D'Arcy. We're at the same juncture.