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Forum: Emergency, Disaster and Distress 14-09-2019, 19:39
Replies: 183
Views: 101,923
Posted By goboats
Re: Bahamas Hurricane Relief by Cruisers

Have construction skills , framing, wiring ,plumbing , concrete ,tile , small engine mechanical and marine service . I'm in
Forum: Seamanship & Boat Handling 12-06-2018, 14:47
Replies: 74
Views: 21,137
Posted By goboats
Re: Any more info on Lost Marbles rescue off Puerto Rico

Hello Steve ,Jessica and Addi this is James and Wendy from sv Diantre . We met at Indiantown in January and were shocked to hear of your misfortune as well as relieved to hear you are all ok. We...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2018, 11:52
Replies: 17
Views: 2,280
Posted By goboats
Re: Volvo overheating ???

Thanks Steadman. Just bought the boat few weeks ago knowing it had water in the oil. And bottom is fine no new paint ...was on the hard so checked all thru hulls . Worked on the engine myself (15...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2018, 09:53
Replies: 17
Views: 2,280
Posted By goboats
Re: Volvo overheating ???

Thanks grant good point...will look at a bypass when I check the thermostat...there or not :)
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2018, 09:50
Replies: 17
Views: 2,280
Posted By goboats
Re: Volvo overheating ???

Thanks drew great link
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2018, 09:42
Replies: 17
Views: 2,280
Posted By goboats
Re: Volvo overheating ???

Ya good advise thats ..what i meant was thermostats housing is very hard to reach on the boat...looks like one head is hotter than the other so might be plugged
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2018, 07:32
Replies: 17
Views: 2,280
Posted By goboats
Re: Volvo overheating ???

Book says 170 to 185
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2018, 07:32
Replies: 17
Views: 2,280
Posted By goboats
Re: Volvo overheating ???

Thanks drew that's next on the list...impeller cover was worn so flipped it around and now cleaning exhaust elbow but looks good ...they have some kind of valve union in the water injection line...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2018, 07:18
Replies: 17
Views: 2,280
Posted By goboats
Re: Volvo overheating ???

Well right or wrong basically I was asking what the outside temp might be on the cylinder heads . Thermostat housing is very difficult to get to in my boat. And there doest seem to be enough water...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 19-04-2018, 05:24
Replies: 17
Views: 2,280
Posted By goboats
Volvo overheating ???

Have an md11c raw water cooled that is new to us. Had water in the oil , replaced a few parts and cured. But the temp gauge isn't working and engine seems to run hot so put an infra red temp gun on...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 18-04-2018, 13:30
Replies: 23
Views: 3,831
Posted By goboats
Re: volvo md11 water in the oil

Ok here it is ...2 hour shakedown water test went well no water in the oil . However might have an overheat issue . Temp gauge went on the blink and died might be sending unit , anyway pulled out the...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 16-04-2018, 17:53
Replies: 23
Views: 3,831
Posted By goboats
Re: volvo md11 water in the oil

Update on water intrusion. Replaced o rings in the block only. Did seals in impeller housing . Replaced after market head gasket with originals. And cleaned up exhaust manifold for better gasket...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-04-2018, 11:29
Replies: 23
Views: 3,831
Posted By goboats
Re: volvo md11 water in the oil

No water in the block...but thanks for the yanmar suggestion ��very helpful
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 13-04-2018, 07:11
Replies: 23
Views: 3,831
Posted By goboats
Re: volvo md11 water in the oil

right Martin another post mentioned the same about the head gasket source. I also found leakage from one exhaust gasket but not sure how much would enter the crankcase if any. Today we put it back...
Forum: Boat Ownership & Making a Living 12-04-2018, 10:44
Replies: 30
Views: 16,990
Posted By goboats
Re: Buying an American boat as Canadian

Why can't it be reg in USA
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-04-2018, 09:19
Replies: 23
Views: 3,831
Posted By goboats
Re: volvo md11 water in the oil

Wow nereseus that's very interesting and great info..will look for that . How much water did enter the oil ? And did it blow white smoke and pressureize the water system? I have tiny bubbles in my...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-04-2018, 05:34
Replies: 23
Views: 3,831
Posted By goboats
Re: volvo md11 water in the oil

Thanks Martin..hard to pressure test the liners but I did have them off and they held water ok with no leaks. Bought new o rings but finding it difficult to find a good mechanic to replace them with...
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-04-2018, 05:21
Replies: 23
Views: 3,831
Posted By goboats
Re: volvo md11 water in the oil

Doing the water pump seals today and putting engine back together . Will update with crossed fingers
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-04-2018, 05:11
Replies: 23
Views: 3,831
Posted By goboats
Re: volvo md11 water in the oil

Head studs are threaded into the block ok...and no water passages in the block at all on the md11
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 12-04-2018, 02:46
Replies: 23
Views: 3,831
Posted By goboats
Re: volvo md11 water in the oil

Sea water yes...manifold tested positive...maybe a small leak in the gasket but water came in at 1 litre an hour
Forum: Engines and Propulsion Systems 11-04-2018, 18:50
Replies: 23
Views: 3,831
Posted By goboats
volvo md11 water in the oil

Bought an 82 323 pearson with an engine prob. Head was rusted inside leaking water into combustion chamber , replaced the head to find water now filling the crankcase and pressurising the raw water...
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