"Boat is a mixture of differen
"Boat is a mixture of different components. 1974 Fibreform 24 ft. Originally was a 302 with MR drive but is now a 351W of unknown vintage married to a Alpha One from early 90`s.Just installed new risers and manifolds (Osco).
Overheating problem gradually getting worse. Was running at 170 (Closed cooling) but has now climbed up in the 190-200 range. Have noticed that starboard riser is only warm but port one will burn you. Also where the cooling lines T off the top of the heat exchanger, the one that goes to the starboard riser is hard with water pressure but the port one can be easily squeezed as if there is little water moving to that side.
Also have developed another problem which may be related. Boat suddenly seems to be taking on water and not just a little.
Have a few ideas of my own but looking for some knowledgeable advice on where is best place to start looking for the culprit or culprits ."
"Boat is a mixture of different components. 1974 Fibreform 24 ft. Originally was a 302 with MR drive but is now a 351W of unknown vintage married to a Alpha One from early 90`s.Just installed new risers and manifolds (Osco).
Overheating problem gradually getting worse. Was running at 170 (Closed cooling) but has now climbed up in the 190-200 range. Have noticed that starboard riser is only warm but port one will burn you. Also where the cooling lines T off the top of the heat exchanger, the one that goes to the starboard riser is hard with water pressure but the port one can be easily squeezed as if there is little water moving to that side.
Also have developed another problem which may be related. Boat suddenly seems to be taking on water and not just a little.
Have a few ideas of my own but looking for some knowledgeable advice on where is best place to start looking for the culprit or culprits ."