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05-05-2017, 02:54
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Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
UPDATE Was at the boat today. Fired her up, pulled off the coolant cap and didn't see any bubbles. Pulled dipstick, no pressure or oil being sprayed out so hopefully head gasket is okay. Same spot by...
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30-04-2017, 14:22
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Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
It over heated. Temp gauge was headed toward 220 when I shut it down. It was really hot. Overflow tank started out empty.
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30-04-2017, 09:38
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
It is indeed leaking. I will take it off and send pics. Seemed like there was only one way it could fit....
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30-04-2017, 02:36
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
UPDATE: still having overheating issues. New water pump and thermostat and HX flush at radiator shop in last year. Ran the motor for 15 minutes NOT under load and this happened:...
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07-02-2017, 21:19
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
Thanks but I threw in the towel and took the HX to a radiator shop. What I thought was a calcified tube turned out to be a old solder repair to fix a leak. That's what the radiator guy said. He's...
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06-02-2017, 22:27
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
UPDATE: local radiator shops don't deal with heat exchanges because of EPA regs.
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04-02-2017, 17:15
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
UPDATE:The tubing isn't removable and the acid bath didn't do anything to loosen up the closed tubes. Looks like I'm headed to the radiator shop.
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26-01-2017, 09:04
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
okay thanks. I didn't realize the assembly was removable.
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25-01-2017, 14:42
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
I barely have that in my house!
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25-01-2017, 14:40
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
Okay so dunk the entire heat exchanger in a diluted solution?
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25-01-2017, 09:00
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
Yes but no way a wire brush can do it. The sediment is almost like concrete.
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25-01-2017, 00:22
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
Oh no, the fresh water pump was shot as was the impeller. Thermostat was a shot in the dark. It was only $19 so I figured why not.
UPDATE: Today did the following:
1) bled air out of the coolant...
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25-01-2017, 00:07
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Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
Oh no, the fresh water pump was shot as was the impeller. Thermostat was a shot in the dark. It was only $19 so I figured why not.
UPDATE: Today did the following:
1) bled air out of the coolant...
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24-01-2017, 23:43
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
I'd like to have one of those.
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24-01-2017, 00:23
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
Sorry but what is the hot water tank?
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22-01-2017, 21:51
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
Yes, positive it's a KE150 Mitsubishi. I get parts usually from tractor shops which charge about 25% what westerbeke charges. It might be the W33 though and not the W27. Highly recommend this engine...
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22-01-2017, 21:36
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
The Westerbeke manual actually says to use clean clear water.
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22-01-2017, 20:01
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
Okay I will try and get it off. Antifreeze even for California?
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22-01-2017, 18:33
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Re: Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
Yes, fresh water cooled. I flushed the engine meaning I used some of that engine flush liquid available at auto parts stores. Pour it into the coolant and run the engine til warm and drain. Refill...
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21-01-2017, 20:01
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Westerbeke 27 overheating troubleshoot
I have an 80s era Westerbeke 27hp in a sailboat. it's actually a marinized Mitsubishi KE150. Wiithin the last 8 months I've installed a new impeller, fresh water pump and thermostat. I also flushed...
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