I don't remember any. The expansion tank is the high point in the system. Fill it up then run it; let it cool and top it off at the expansion tank and add to the overflow bottle. I mark my overflow bottles both cold and hot so I always know what is going on with the system.
Yep, he's been giving me quite a few pointers. He said from the list the first thing he would replace is the fuel priming pump on the starboard engine. He said it's really easy to replace, two bolts and remove the old gasket. The fact it won't lock down makes it really easy to get air in the fuel.
There is a quarter turn valve that puts the primer in line. As long as that bypass valve is in the run position air will not get into the system from the primer pump.
Agreed, we are close but I will probably move on.
Agreed. The coolers alone could cause low rpms. Don’t touch the props until last. You don’t want to do them twice.
Thermostat? Installed correctly?
Is deferred maintenance a negotiating position? Generally, I think it is a stretch unless the deferral has caused damage requiring repair. Regarding the injector cups - It is a normal thing to cut them and I think not a means to negotiate a lower price. As a vessel owner I wouldn't.
My mechanic told me a story where they just couldn't find why an engine was overheating but only when it was up to temperature and loaded. They looked and looked for over a month and couldn't determine the issue. They even pulled the water pump thinking the impeller blades had broken off but it looked normal and rotated normally. After looking and testing for a long time they decided to change the coolant pump even though it looked and seemed to work normal. Presto the problem was fixed....?? Well as it ends up the pump worked just fine when it was cold but when heated up the impeller spun on the shaft.
