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Types of Engine Cooling Systems

Open System – Raw Water Cooled
Closed System – Fresh Water Cooled with keel cooler
Hybrid Open & Closed System – Fresh Water Cooled with raw water cooled heat exchanger
Air Cooled
Hybrid Air Cooled & Closed System – Fresh Water Cooled with air cooled radiator
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Troubleshooting Engine Overheating

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The cooling system on most marine engines consists of two sides; the fresh water side holding coolant (e.g. antifreeze) and the raw water side where raw water (e.g. seawater flows). The two sides interface and heat is transferred from the coolant to the raw water inside the heat exchanger. All the components of both systems must be in perfect operational condition for the engine to cool properly. There are several dozen reasons why the engine might overheat. While one of the most common reasons involves a reduction in raw water flow due to external blockage of the raw water intake, there are dozens of other reasons for an engine to overheat. In the fresh water side, Coolant loss due to breaches in one or more of the numerous Gaskets, Seals, Hoses, Castings, Plugs, Tubes (Heat Exchanger, Oil Cooler, Charged Air Cooler), etc., or Pressure Cap must be considered and their involvement determined. A reduction in coolant flow due to an internal restriction, Thermostat or Circulation Pump failure, a broken drive, seized bearings, etc. must also be considered. On the raw water side, raw water pump impeller failure and cam wear and reduction of raw water flow due to intake blockage, Seacock blocked or closed, raw water pump failure, bearings seized, drive failure, etc. Heat transfer issues in the heat exchanger or charged air cooler due to buildups (e.g. minerals, debris, etc.) also need to be checked. I have listed but a few of the more prominent reasons for the engine overheat that will have to be considered in this investigation. a complete teardown of the engine may be the only way to determine the actual cause(s) for the overheat. An engine teardown may also be the only way to determine the actual extent of damage. All others are guesswork and will likely require revision once the work begins.
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Engine Warping & Cracking that Results from Engine Overheating

Flush water jacket around rear-most cylinder and fit rear coolant fitting.

Fix coolant cap and flange, and fit coolant return tank to prevent scored piston.

PDF of Jabsco Impeller Catalog including following Guide.

Jabsco – Trouble Shooting Impeller Damage

Trouble Shooting #1

Symptoms:
  • End faces hard and either polished or cracked, like carbon.
  • Some or all blades completely missing.
Cause:
  • Dry running, lack of water in pump.
  • Temporary suction blockage.
  • Leaking suction plumbing.
Remedy:
  • Do not run pump for more than 20 seconds without liquid.
  • Install a liquid sensor/temperature alarm.
  • Check suction plumbing, strainers, and thru-hull fittings for blockages and leakage.
  • Arrange discharge plumbing to trap liquid in the pump.

 Trouble Shooting #2

 

Symptoms:
  • Pieces missing from the middle of blade tips.
  • Blade edges are hollowed out.
  • Pitting is evident on cam and the inside of pump ports, and on ends of impeller.
Cause:
  • Cavitation, i.e. too much vacuum on inlet is causing water to boil inside pump.
Remedy:
  • Reduce pump speed.
  • Increase inlet plumbing diameter.
  • Reduce inlet plumbing length and remove unnecessary restrictions.
  • Reduce cam thickness.

Trouble Shooting #3

Symptoms:
  • Worn blade tips, cam imprint on edges.
  • Worn end faces.
  • Worn impeller drive and shaft wear.
Cause:
  • Abrasive wear from fluid in pump.
  • Heat exchanger/cooler blockage.
  • High discharge pressure.
Remedy:
  • Check discharge plumbing for partial blockages.
  • Increase discharge pipe diameter.

Trouble Shooting #4

Symptoms:
  • Impeller appears to have swollen.
  • Blades appear wider than impeller hub.
  • Rubber may feel sticky.
Cause:
  • Chemical attack, more common with oily bilge water or diesel transfer.
Remedy:
  • Ensure impeller is rinsed after use.
  • Remove impeller when not in use.
  • Remove impeller for long term storage.

Trouble Shooting #5

Symptoms:
  • Blades have some or severe permanent set.
Cause:
  • Normal use of impeller.
  • Long term storage in pump.
  • Normal end of impeller life.
Remedy:
  • Refit impeller to rotate in opposite direction.
  • Remove impeller for long term storage.
  • Replace impeller.

Trouble Shooting #6

Symptoms:
  • Blades cracked about half way up the length.
  • Some of blades missing.
  • Reduced flow.
Cause:
  • Normal end of impeller life.
  • High discharge pressure.
Remedy:
  • Replace impeller, check for impeller pieces in discharge plumbing.
  • Reduce outlet restrictions or increase outlet plumbing diameter

More from Jamestown Distributers
Impeller Replacement 101 from Tim Sorter Boat Repair
Impeller Replacement - The Basics
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16.02 –  ^  Refrigeration For PleasureboatsNigel Calder B
16.02 –  ^  Replacing Your Boat's Engine (Adlard Coles Manuals)Mike Westin B
16.02 –  ^  Run Your Diesel Vehicle on BiofuelsJon Starbuck & Gavin D. j. Harper B
16.02 –  ^  Running FixTony Gibbs BF
16.02 –  ^  RYA Book of Diesel EnginesTim Bartlett B
16.02 –  ^  RYA Book of Outboard MotorsTim Bartlett B
16.02 –  ^  RYA Diesel Engine HandbookAndrew Simpson B
16.02 –  ^  Sailboat Electrics SimplifiedDon Casey B
16.02 –  ^  Seaworthy: Essential Lessons from BoatUS — Robert A. Adriance – BoatU.S. B
16.02 –  ^  Seloc Bombardier Sea-doo Personal Watercraft … ManualClarence W. Coles. (T) B
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16.02 –  ^  Seloc Yamaha Personal Watercraft … ManualClarence W. Coles B
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16.02 –  ^  Ships & Boats : Sail‚ Navigation‚ Radar‚ Anchor‚ Keel …Chris Oxlade B
16.02 –  ^  Shipshape - The Art of Sailboat MaintenanceFerenc Mat B
16.02 –  ^  Simple Boat MaintenancePat Manley B
16.02 –  ^  Small Boat Engines - Inboard & OutboardConrad Miller B
16.02 –  ^  Small Engines and Outdoor Power Equipment — Peter Hunn B
16.02 –  ^  Sorensen's Guide to Powerboats — Eric W. Sorensen B
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16.02 –  ^  The Adlard Coles Book of Outboard MotorsTim Bartlett B
16.02 –  ^  The American Rowboat Motor: An Illustrated HistoryArlan Carter B
16.02 –  ^  The Boat Repair ManualGeorge Buchanan B
16.02 –  ^  The Boatman's Guide to Modern Marine MaterialsErnest A. Zadig B
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16.02 –  ^  The Care and Repair of Small Marine DieselsChris Thompson B
16.02 –  ^  The Classic Outboard Motor HandbookPeter Hunn B
16.02 –  ^  The Complete Book of Pleasure Boat EnginesErnest A. Zadig B
16.02 –  ^  The Diesel CompanionPat Manley B
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16.02 –  ^  The Vintage Culture of Outboard Racing — Peter Hunn B
16.02 –  ^  The Young Sea Officer's Sheet AnchorDarcy Lever B
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16.02 –  ^  This Old BoatDon Casey B
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16.03 –  ^  The ANCHOR — Anchors Aweigh Academy M
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16.03 –  ^  Gas Engine Magazine M
16.03 –  ^  ^  The Kittyhawk: The Little-Known History of Orville Wright's Canadian Getaway and His Beautiful Boat MA
16.03 –  ^  Rudder (The Antique & Classic Boat Society) Article Archive M
16.03 –  ^  ^  Major New Marine Engine History Book: Review of Engines Afloat MA
16.03 –  ^  ^  The Engine Company Remembered For Its Boats: Fay & Bowen Engine Co. MA
16.04 – Videos: (How-to-Tutorials‚ Documentaries‚ Travelogues‚+). T
16.05 – Websites: (Incl. Articles‚ Forum Posts‚ Tech Tips‚ Tech Notes‚ Social Media‚+). T
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16.05 –  ^  Antique & Classic Boat Society W
16.05 –  ^  BoatDiesel.comPeter Compton W
16.05 –  ^  BoatUS V
16.05 –  ^  ^  Aluminum CareDon Casey WA
16.05 –  ^  ^  Carbon Monoxide = Silent KillerDon Casey WA
16.05 –  ^  ^  Winterizing Your EngineDon Casey WA
16.05 –  ^  GasEngineMagazine.com W
16.05 –  ^  ^  Leader Tractors: No Longer a Leader WA
16.05 –  ^  ^  Major New Marine Engine History Book: Review of Engines Afloat WA
16.05 –  ^  International Institute of Marine Surveying (IIMS) V
16.05 –  ^  ^  Ship and Boat Building TermsIIMS WA
16.05 –  ^  Martin's Marine Engineering PageMartin Leduc W
16.05 –  ^  ^  The Diesel engine and its development: A historical timeline — Martin Leduc WA
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16.05 –  ^  Rudder (The Antique & Classic Boat Society) Article Archive W
16.05 –  ^  ^  Major New Marine Engine History Book: Review of Engines Afloat MA
16.05 –  ^  ^  The Engine Company Remembered For Its Boats: Fay & Bowen Engine Co. MA
16.05 –  ^  VintageOutboard.com W<
16.05 –  ^  Wikipedia W
16.05 –  ^  ^  Marine propulsion WA
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