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Get r done...
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Moonzy1,
Thanks for sharing. I wish there was a youtube video for this. I need to do mine as a new owner of a 2005 Mainship, previously owned by one owner. Don't know if the last owner cleaned them up, but I'm feeling I need to before I embark on serious cruising.
Jim
Why would you use Sea Foam BEFORE removing the core if you are still going to remove it anyway? Wouldn't it be easier to remove the core 1st and use Sea Foam once it's out?Jim
Happy to help you in any way i can. Perhaps I will make a video when I reinstall.
If you decide to tackle it Feel free to PM me and ill get you my email and cell.
Pop the aft endcap off and take a look to get an idea of its condition.
Disclamer: I am not a mechanic but this particular job is not complicated. A matter of unbolting, cleaning, and reinstall.
There are a couple of things I would do next time to make it even easier. Like pour "SEA FOAM" in the cooler before I removed the cartridge to pre clean the fins. I suspect that seafoam left to soak overnight would likely be all you needed to do to the air side. That stuff cuts through the soot like a hot knife through butter.
I also ordered some matching replacement O-rings from McMAster Carr. They are coming today so I will compare. $10 for 5 vs the 23.00/ o-ring from yanmar
Moonzy1,
Thanks for sharing. I wish there was a youtube video for this. I need to do mine as a new owner of a 2005 Mainship, previously owned by one owner. Don't know if the last owner cleaned them up, but I'm feeling I need to before I embark on serious cruising.
Jim
Greetings,
Mr. M1. VERY nicely done. I've heard all sorts of "magical" claims about SeaFoam but your experience is first hand.
MSDS lists the ingredients (SeaFoam) as: Hydrocarbon blend and Isopropanol. Not much different than a lot of other engine "additives".
I wonder if a parts cleaner would work as well? I use this stuff to soak my carbs... https://www.amazon.com/CRC-14101-Carburetor-Parts-Cleaner/dp/B000BXHVQ2
Why would you use Sea Foam BEFORE removing the core if you are still going to remove it anyway? Wouldn't it be easier to remove the core 1st and use Sea Foam once it's out?
Moonzy
I note your exhaust elbow appears to have the water addition before the riser break over. Maybe the picture is distorted but that seems worth looking into if it is indeed low on the uphill side.