[Public-list] Vetus Muffler system

[Tom S.]

Bill,

Though you addressed this to Mike I am adding my .02 worth.

I had the same concerns when I installed my new kubota three cylinder 
diesel engine.The exhaust elbow was connected directly to a portion of 
exhaust hose which then goes to the water lift muffler (not a vetus but 
one similar).  Also be aware that the cooling water from the heat 
exchanger inters the exhaust elbow above the point where the exhaust 
elbow connects to the hose. On my Kubota there is a pretty large volume 
of water passing through the heat exchanger and into the elbow. This 
keeps that portion of the elbow from becoming too hot. I have been able 
to place a hand on the lower portion of the elbow where the hose 
connects. Also I have noticed if the lake water is cold (winter and 
early spring) my exhaust water where it exits the transom is barely 
lukewarm. Not sure if this is good or not but have decided that as long 
as the thermostat is working and the engine is at normal operating temp 
all should be good.

Tom S
A30  #412
InCahoots

Bill Newman wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Further on the subject of the Vetus Muffler replacement, I found this diagram from a Canadian supplier on the internet at http://www.pridemarine.com/Vetus.htm.  Scroll down the page a bit.  Is this how you have seen them installed on Albergs?  I am wondering about how the waterlock is installed behind the engine and the rubber hose connection to the hot metal exhaust mainifold.
>
> Regards,
>
> Bill Newman
> Marion Rose III, #233
>
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