Recent content by Elrod

Almost there?? Installed new fresh water pump, original actually looked OK. Installed new thermostat. Old thermostat was clogged with brown goo which methinks was root cause of overheating. After chasing down minor leaks by retightening bolts no leaks and engine running at 170 or so by engine...

Alan, Infrared thermometer on order along with fresh water pump and thermostat. BTW for those that may not know: Universal M-18 is based on a Kubota Z-600 block and Kubota after-market pump set me back $34 at Kumarbrosusa.com vs. the $385 from the usual "marine discount" sources. Add another $18...

Soooo....... successful sail-about without engine for a week. Got back before the remnants fo Henri blew through. Interesting" sailing about without a working engine....did not venture offshore or into any tight anchorages. Did not want to get stuck "outside" without any wind. Back to...

Just a final thank you to all you knowledgeable people for sharing your wisdom with me…….very helpful. Day four of our cruise without engine. So far, so good. 50 watt solar panel, installed en route is keeping batteries more fully charged than normal morning engine run would have. Being...

G. Kiba, Thanks for your response. Last year had problems with the raw water pump and after replacing impeller and gasket and getting on again off again flow, finally gave up and rplaced it with new Oberdorfer pump. Works well now. Also all hoses replaced. Saullincer Thanks to you also. I admit...

Amazon43, Thanks much for your lengthly, detailed and helpful response! Gives me a good road map of a logical approach. Admit I felt a bit overwhelmed and hopeless. Your response has given me some hope that my 37 year old diesel may not be “toast”. New heat exchanger and Groco strainer this...

Dave and Kenneth, Thank you both for your thoughtful responses. Took off the alternator and cooland is coming out of the forward lower stud hole where it comes out through the new alternator support bracket. I hope that you, Kenneth, are correct that it is just residual coolant from the...

Hi All, First Post and looking for help. 1984 Ericson 30+, Universal M-18 original engine. This Spring put new heat exchanger, new hoses, Alternator bracket factory recommended replacement ( circa1991), Removed exhaust manifold and elbow and had both boiled clean, new gaskets, etc. Today, after...