INCOMMUNICADO
Newbie
- Joined
- Dec 5, 2012
- Messages
- 2
- Location
- usa
- Vessel Name
- Incommunicado
- Vessel Make
- 1980 Californian 42LRC
Hello to everyone I'm a new member and was wondering if someone has any advice as to replacing wet exhaust on a 3208n cat engine in a Californian 42LRC. My 45 and 90 degree rubber boots need to be replaced the fiberglass tubes are in good shape. The problem I seem to be having is that todays manufactured boots are shorter ie; the legs coming off the bends are not as long as the ones on the boat now. The shorter boot does not allow clearance between the tubes and the oil feed lines to the filters at the back of the engine. I believe that the boots needing replaced are actually air vent hoses off a truck or bus that are not appropriate for that amount of heat. Would like to be able to fix 3 rubber boots without breaking the cruising kiddy, reconfiguring the whole exhaust or moving oil line fittings. Any advice or knowledge would be great, thanks and smooth sailing