Cruising Sailors Forum Archive
Re: Might be worth it. Since you mentioned GOB in your post . . .
In Response To: Might be worth it. All the research I've done, that elbow is the cooling system achilles heel. ()
I think it's OK for me to mention we have an article in the current issue (November) on building your own elbow/riser from common plumbing parts. It looks a bit Rube Goldberg, but it seems possible to cobble pieces together to fit a variety of spaces. The article is not available online.
Messages In This Thread
- 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.