T&T: Fw: Engine temperature

[Larry N. Brown]

> Sid,
> It sounds like you have an obstruction somewhere in your cooling loop. 
> Check
> your sea strainer and raw water filter screen. How old is the impeller on 
> your
> raw water pump? Has it been replaced lately? Take off the end cap on your 
> heat
> exchanger and see if it is full of crud or pieces of impeller?
>
> Ted G.
> DeFever 44, Amici
> Block Island, RI

The present two posts contain excellent advise but leave out one simple 
first choice. Check the thermostat; it might not be opening properly. First, 
make certain someone didn't put in the wrong one and second, make certain it 
opens at the correct temp. Easy, non-invasive tests.

Regards,

Larry and Teri
M/V Cigano, 47' Prairie Sundeck Cruiser
Lying: 64 Cypress Road
          Covington, LA