Next message: Bob Fitzgerald: "Re: lv-ab: Fuel pick-up tubes ??"
On Sun, Jan 04, 2004 at 10:48:20AM -0500, wrote:
>In a message dated 1/3/2004 6:34:21 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> writes:
>Defeats part of your goal. Fresh water cooled, small diesels run at about
>180 degrees F. You indicate that yours runs at 130 to 140 degrees F. Keep it
>that way and you will have less heat buildup in your boat. Besides, you
>already have suffered some internal corrosion.
>A diesel engine running at 130-140 deg F is going to have problems.
>
>Diesels should run around 180 deg F to avoid problems associated with
>unburned fuel and condensed combustion byproducts.
>
>I suggest you consult with diesel professionals about this issue.
>
>
It's a compromise for salt water cooled engines. If the salt water
exceeds about 160°F, the salt precipitates out of the solution, clogging
up the cooling passages. Our old powerboat, a USN motorboat, with it's
(huge) Buda diesel was set up this way.
--
Jim Richardson http://www.eskimo.com/~warlock
I have an understanding with my local police--I have them outgunned, but
they have me outnumbered.
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