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    Problem with exhaust cooling

    I appreciate anyone's help but please read the thread first before asking questions that have been clearly answered earlier. I have clearly...
    Post by: seastar, Jun 17, 2013 in forum: Inboards
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    Problem with exhaust cooling

    Well like I said, this set-up is almost identical to the original Chrysler straight 8s, with the same scoops under water as before, less lift by...
    Post by: seastar, Jun 16, 2013 in forum: Inboards
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    Problem with exhaust cooling

    Thanks, you're right about vacuum. I've done vacuum infusion fibreglass work so I understand the physics. I tried a priming loop and changed...
    Post by: seastar, May 25, 2013 in forum: Inboards
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    Problem with exhaust cooling

    Tom, As I mentioned, the problem is pumping raw water to cool the exhaust piping from each riser in the engine room and aft through the boat and...
    Post by: seastar, May 24, 2013 in forum: Inboards
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    Problem with exhaust cooling

    Thanks to everyone for your replies. I have no other connections on the raw water through hull, one for each motor, total lift above water line...
    Post by: seastar, May 21, 2013 in forum: Inboards
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    Problem with exhaust cooling

    Hi, I put two Mitsubishi 4D55T diesels (from mid 80s Ford pickups) in a 1947 Monk, formerly powered with straight 8 Chrysler gas pots. To see the...
    Thread by: seastar, May 20, 2013, 14 replies, in forum: Inboards