How much water presure is to much ?
06-09-2010 | 08:10 AM
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I used a block drain for the gauge, I have no oil cooler we run on pretty small lakes and oil temp has never been an issue. So I should install a t after the sea water pump with a relief valve to dump overboard, what size line ? I have one of those brass ones from teage
06-09-2010 | 08:18 PM
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Smooth,
We closed down the water pick up slot in the IMCO lower (welded). My suggestion is to use some Bondo/epoxy at the front of the slot until you get the pressure at about 15 lbs, then weld to match.
Ben
We closed down the water pick up slot in the IMCO lower (welded). My suggestion is to use some Bondo/epoxy at the front of the slot until you get the pressure at about 15 lbs, then weld to match.
Ben
06-09-2010 | 08:39 PM
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I used a block drain for the gauge, I have no oil cooler we run on pretty small lakes and oil temp has never been an issue. So I should install a t after the sea water pump with a relief valve to dump overboard, what size line ? I have one of those brass ones from teage
We agree with Ben, 15# is a good number. The head gaskets will be happier. In fact, the typical radiator has a 15# cap.
The block drain cock and head gaskets see a similar pressure.
Subject to build tolerances, some like to see maximum volume, cold as possible @ 15# .
