[C38] Spreader Problem / Sail Re Cut

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thanx all, this is helpful. I was running hot all day. I'll look into everyone's suggestions. 

mark o



On Jun 17, 2012, at 8:58 PM, "tdtron at earthlink.net" <tdtron at earthlink.net> wrote:

> I don't know if you stated what engine you have but if it is a Universal
> 5424 and still has the original 2" diameter heat exchanger, that could be
> your problem.  The little heat exchanger that came with that engine was
> marginal in cold waters and totally inadequate in warmer waters.
> 
> I have experienced overheating on two different boats that had the original
> heat exchanger.  I replaced mine on my 38 with one that was both longer and
> 3" diameter which had about twice the cooling capacity of the Universal
> original exchanger and I never overheated again, even in warm Florida
> coastal and Florida Keys waters.
> 
> Tom Troncalli
> 
> 
>> [Original Message]
>> From: <chapuys at aol.com>
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>> Date: 6/17/2012 2:13:40 PM
>> Subject: Re: [C38] Spreader Problem / Sail Re Cut
>> 
>> Check your exaust elbow.  They get clogged .  Mine went from 2" to 1/4 ".
> After replacing the exhaust plumbing I am getting 6 knots at 2ooo rpm at
> 160 degrees.  It's most common.
>> 
>> Bob Miller
>> Bolero in San Diego
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