[Alberg30] Engine Overheating question

R C Alley ralley at chesapeake.net
Tue Nov 18 16:44:38 PST 2003


Gavin Morrice wrote:

>Hi All,
>Lee was asking below about engine overheating...I dont see any
>reply yet, but if I could add a more basic question...
>
>After motoring for about 45min, I notice that my diesel begins
>to smoke more. Would this be a sign of over-heating?
>(I have hull 617 with Bukh 10hp single cylinder.)
>
>Thanks,
>Gavin
>
>
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>
>Hey gang!
>
>Stargazer is hauled out. Her first season sailing since.....1997, has ended
>successfully, with a few bumps along the way. They can be patched. :) Thanks
>for all the support and advice.
>
>Plenty of projects left to do that we did not get to last spring, and early
>summer.
>
>Question; has anyone found that while powersailing on port tack in any kind
>of wind, the exhaust thru hull submersion causes back pressure in the
>exhaust
>and overheating of the engine? If so, have they moved the exhaust thru hull
>up
>to the lower corner of the transom to keep it clear of the water at any
>angle
>of heel?
>
>Thx,
>Lee
>Stargazer #255
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Gavin:  What color is the smoke when it begins to smoke more?

Rob Alley

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