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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Yep, the mechanic signed the worked order stating he discovered the problem. I sent the shop that worked on my boat a letter of demand for...
    Post by: midtower, Sep 16, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Update: 9/15/2005 Took my boat to another shop. The mechanic discovered the pipe in the stern was not installed right causing water to enter my...
    Post by: midtower, Sep 16, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Than you all for your help Just want to thank everyone that gave me advice on my boat problem. The boat is now in the shop and they are going to...
    Post by: midtower, Aug 12, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Matt, You make an excellent point regarding your diagnosis. I think I will take it apart just to see where the problem is. It appears a rebuilt...
    Post by: midtower, Jun 27, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    marshmatt Matt, I am more perplexed now then ever. If I have a closed cooling system filled with coolent, how does clear water get into the oil...
    Post by: midtower, Jun 26, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Your very nice matt, thanks. Long blocks from what I see on the web is marine 350 are going for 1200 to 1300 dollars? Your right $$. You said,...
    Post by: midtower, Jun 25, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Thanks again matt, Wouldn't be better just to buy a long block, because the engine would have to be pulled any way? What do you think?
    Post by: midtower, Jun 24, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Well, it looks bad. Pumped out 3/4 of water out of the oil pan. I think the motor has met its demise. Now it looks like I have to buy anothe...
    Post by: midtower, Jun 24, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Thank you too. You guys are great. I am not to good at this. Well, it was about 5 minutes when it started heating, sorry. My son corrected me....
    Post by: midtower, Jun 21, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Thank you woodboat for your help. Very informative and will be a great help to me and others who read this. Thank you very much! I will...
    Post by: midtower, Jun 20, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Yes it is. Closed cooling system. Forgot, no water comes out of the propeller exhaust area. Tomorrow I am going take off the water pump and...
    Post by: midtower, Jun 19, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Well, take the boat and it over heated in seconds to 220 +. I think I have a frozen engine now. I hope not. Any suggestions, other then sinking it?
    Post by: midtower, Jun 18, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Thank you woodboat. Well, I just came in from changing the impeller again. It appears not to heat up with "water ears" is what I call them. So, I...
    Post by: midtower, Jun 5, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Just came back from testing my boat. It over-heated to 220. Just barely started it drove 200 yards and the temp gauage hit 220. It smoked but...
    Post by: midtower, Jun 5, 2005 in forum: Powerboats
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    Does water come out of the exhaust

    Thank you matt. I just installed brand new exhaust manifolds and risers. It is a closed cooling system. Water is coming from the underneath the...
    Post by: midtower, Jun 2, 2005 in forum: Powerboats