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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      My mechanic says both were back flushed but prob worth double checking. Restricted inflow could cause cavitation and bubbles.
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      its the same. I still think there is something wrong with the raw water flow, it would just explain things so well.
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      Well, no luck. I removed the suction line from the pump and connected a hose, closed the seacock and pressurized. There was a small drip...
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      Damn. Thanks makes sense. Ok. Will figure another way.
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      Ok. I think my plan is to move the clear hose to the intake of the pump. Then I will know if it’s the pump. Then I will move to strainer...
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      Forgive my ignorance here but how could worn or grooved do this? Loose hose I get but a worn or grooved pump should not let air in...
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      no bubbles at idle and then so many bubbles when I increase throttle. Looks carbonated. I’m going to remove the raw water line from...
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      i think thats less likely then. it gets up to RPM fine, it just overheats once its there. but at this point anything is possible so i...
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      funny, i thought it went up if their was an air pocket because the air bubble would expand when it heated. I actaully dont know if the...
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      I can check the level of coolant. i assume you are thinking air lock but we have re bled it so many times i dont know how that could...
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      my other idea is to get a smaller pulley for my raw water pump to increase flow a bit but i have no idea where to find one that would fit.
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      no bubbles there. that was corrected with new head gaskets.
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      bdaalex replied to the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating.
      I will try that, thanks. i figure its either air getting in or restricted flow on the raw water but wasnt sure how to check. makes sense!
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      bdaalex replied to the thread crusader 6.0 head gasket.
      I did this exact same thing (but in reverse) and had an overheating problem. I replaced with the correct gasket and there was no change...
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      bdaalex posted the thread Crusader 6.0 overheating in Crusader Marine Engine Forum.
      Hi.... at a total loss on my engines and my mechanic has given up. I have 2015 Crusader 6.0 engines in my Tiara 3100 open, not the...
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