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are guys still doing this? also is it imperative to do it on both sides of the intake? i may do this on my 496's and have a t fitting on one side or the other with a pressure relief valve. seems sensable.
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I always do it. However, I dump the lines overboard. I not only use it to eliminate any steam pockets at the rear of the heads and intake, but I also use it to control water pressure. I will start out with a #4 coming out of each side. They run to a tee and dump overboard. If I need to get rid of more water, then I will up the hoses to #6. My dump hose is a #10, so I can go up to (2) #8 hoses from the rear of the intake to control water pres.
I do not run a check valve on it because I want it to flow water all the time. You could run hoses to the front of the engine, but then it will not work to help in controlling water pressure. That is always not nesseccary, but it is nice if you need it. You must run a hose from each side of the rear of the intake since there is no crossover to tie the 2 sides together. Eddie |
Originally Posted by Young Performance
(Post 3039155)
I always do it. However, I dump the lines overboard. I not only use it to eliminate any steam pockets at the rear of the heads and intake, but I also use it to control water pressure. I will start out with a #4 coming out of each side. They run to a tee and dump overboard. If I need to get rid of more water, then I will up the hoses to #6. My dump hose is a #10, so I can go up to (2) #8 hoses from the rear of the intake to control water pres.
I do not run a check valve on it because I want it to flow water all the time. You could run hoses to the front of the engine, but then it will not work to help in controlling water pressure. That is always not nesseccary, but it is nice if you need it. You must run a hose from each side of the rear of the intake since there is no crossover to tie the 2 sides together. Eddie So if I understand you correctly don't really bother tieing into the front jackets. only rear. Makes good sense. Also like the idea of dumping if out and forgeting about the pressure valves. Those are known to NOT always work either. Also as long as were on the sub what is ideal pressure again? Thanks John |
Originally Posted by Young Performance
(Post 3039155)
I always do it. However, I dump the lines overboard. I not only use it to eliminate any steam pockets at the rear of the heads and intake, but I also use it to control water pressure. I will start out with a #4 coming out of each side. They run to a tee and dump overboard. If I need to get rid of more water, then I will up the hoses to #6. My dump hose is a #10, so I can go up to (2) #8 hoses from the rear of the intake to control water pres.
I do not run a check valve on it because I want it to flow water all the time. You could run hoses to the front of the engine, but then it will not work to help in controlling water pressure. That is always not nesseccary, but it is nice if you need it. You must run a hose from each side of the rear of the intake since there is no crossover to tie the 2 sides together. Eddie Theoretically, It would just be minor metal shavings that would exit with the water, but ??????????????? |
Originally Posted by jeff1000man
(Post 3039209)
Can I get away with drilling my intake after I have it installed?
Theoretically, It would just be minor metal shavings that would exit with the water, but ??????????????? |
Eddie,
Will the lines from the back of the intake affect the cooling cooling of wet exhaust? Thanks Mike |
Is there still a benfite to do this even if you have a circ. pump?
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I'm running #6's to a "y" connector, then a single #6 overboard. Helped me lower water pressure a few lbs. and control the temps! :)
Also, I put the dumps on the side of the boat so I could peer overboard to confirm I'm pumping water at any given time. :) |
Originally Posted by Noise Pollution
(Post 3039259)
Eddie,
Will the lines from the back of the intake affect the cooling cooling of wet exhaust? Thanks Mike
Originally Posted by fbc25el
(Post 3039391)
Is there still a benfite to do this even if you have a circ. pump?
Eddie |
Yes I know this is old, but going through reading stuff.
Would this still work if I ran the hoses to the back of my exhaust wherer I have another place I can remove the plug and put in another fitting? |
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