[C38] engine temp

[Craig Steinkraus]

Here is an interesting article on the overheating of the Universal.

http://www.sankaty.homestead.com/waterheatercircuituniversal5432.html

Craig Steinkraus
"Wings" C-38 # 280


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "RICHARD KILROY" <dickkilroy at verizon.net>
To: "Catalina 38 Listserve" <listserve at catalina38.org>
Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 4:10 PM
Subject: Re: [C38] engine temp


> Bill: You didn't say where you are but I assume Calif, so giving you the
> Universal wholesaler name here in Massachusetts won"t do you any good. I
> second the comments about cleaning the heat exchanger, make sure you get a
> new set of seals for this before starting. Also the original salt water 
> pump
> is an Oberdorffer(spelling?) and the replacement one I got because the
> original  was leaking at the shaft is the higher capacity Sherwood pump
>
> Good Luck
>
> Dick----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "William Knowles" <william_k_19810 at yahoo.com>
> To: <listserve at catalina38.org>
> Sent: Tuesday, July 10, 2007 2:54 PM
> Subject: [C38] engine temp
>
>
>> What is the normal operating temp for our unervisal
>> engine? Last weekend I was running @ 1800 to 2100 rpm
>> and engine slowly crept up to 210 to 225 f. Is this
>> normal? We are pumping water and the impeller looks
>> new. Would like to know your thoughts before calling
>> in the  engine guys. I did not check the incoming
>> filter as I could not get the plastic cover off and
>> did want to break it away from home. Can I bypass the
>> filter if I have to. Thanks in advance fior your help.
>>
>> Bill Knowles Flying Goose
>>
>>
>>
>>
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