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Title: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Mick Laver on October 11, 2015, 05:28:47 PM
A couple of months back I posted a gleeful message that Oberdorfer had come out with a new model of raw water pump, the N202M-908, that is a drop-in replacement for the dreaded Sherwood G908. This seemed like great news for M35B owners who were fed up with the poor quality and maintainability of the Sherwood but didn't necessarily want to do the necessary surgery to modify the Oberdorfer N202M-16 to fit an M35B.

I got one of the new Oberdorfers from DEPCO and promptly violated RULE 1 by installing new untested equipment on my engine before a long trip. Dumb. With some friends (also on a C34) we headed out to Ensenada from San Diego, about 62nm. All was well until about the last hour when I noticed steam coming out the exhaust. The engine temperature was fine so we continued to the marina (Cruiseport) and I promptly forgot about it (thus violating RULE 2 - if something's broken fix it.) A couple of days later we started the mini-bash back to SD and the steam started earlier, probably because the engine was working harder going against the current. Again, the engine temperature was fine, but I checked the temperature of the exhaust hose coming off the riser and where it exits the boat: neither were usually hot to touch, so we "steamed" back to SD.

Once back I did some research, and it seems the main cause of steam in the exhaust is insufficient water being injected into the exhaust at the riser. What changed? The Oberdorfer, of course. It doesn't put out as much water as the Sherwood, and apparently the small difference was enough to cause the problem. I checked this by going out the day after we got back by running the engine to operating temperature with the Oberdorfer and verifying the steam problem and then swapping back my Sherwood and doing the same test. No steam.

I called Oberdorfer and asked what the flow rate was for the N202M. The person I talked to said he wasn't sure, but "probably 9-10 gpm." When I described what had happened he suggested that that pump was not on the "recommended list" for the M35B. I called DEPCO and without hesitation they asked me to send the pump back and they'd issue me a credit. This with 30 some-odd hours on the pump - great company.

I still wanted a backup pump, though, and since Ken Kloeber had offered to provide dealer pricing for raw water pumps to C34.org members I contacted him about the cost of a new Sherwood. This started a long (and still ongoing discussion) about why the Oberdorfer wasn't working for me when many others had made the swap. Ken volunteered to send me an Oberdorfer to test, but that's a whole separate discussion. (5 second summary: The Oberdorfer puts out about 20% less than the Sherwood and neither put out anywhere near 9-10 gpm at an M35B's normal operating rpm.) Ken had a very good question for me, and that's what this post all boils down to: Since the Oberdorfer is such a superior pump to the Sherwood, what's the harm of a little steam in the exhaust if the engine's staying cool? I'm thinking not much.


- Mick
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Stu Jackson on October 11, 2015, 09:28:10 PM
Quote from: Mick Laver on October 11, 2015, 05:28:47 PMSince the Oberdorfer is such a superior pump to the Sherwood, what's the harm of a little steam in the exhaust if the engine's staying cool? I'm thinking not much.

Mick,

I'm truly sorry you had such a bad experience.

However, I have to share with you the fact that this "flow rate" stuff has been around for years and makes little sense.

Why?  Because it makes NO sense on its merits.  IF the O flow rate was not enough to make our engines work, how come IT SIMPLY does work on those engines in which it is installed?  OEM or retrofit. 

The Sherwood is an inferior pump simply because it is made from too many parts with too few reliable parts.  That's even before you start to deal with faceplate/backward screw issues.

OK, I'll admit, I only have a puny M25, but my Oberdorfers have been working for 17 years.

Universal made the engines with both, IIRC.  I'm glad I got an O but would have quickly swapped it out if I had an S once I started reading Mainsheet magazine.

So, let's go to your engine.

The original article about the swap from S to O was from some very good C36 owners.  IIRC (without rereading the wiki article) it was for an M35.  They've (Oberdorfer) since (just recently) made a pump that doesn't require trimming the base.  Nonsense: buy a pump that's 50% of the price and trim it yourself. :D :D  Why pay them?

Why have so many folks been so impressed with their "improvements' by swapping our their Sherwoods for Os?  On M25s, M25XPs, M25XPBs and M35s? 

IIRC, Depco's website has ALL the pump specs online.  Have you checked there?

If I was you, I'd be looking elsewhere for answers, 'cuz they ain't in the pump.

You could also check out an advanced search on Oberdorfer with my name and read some more.

There's also a tad of information in the tech wiki.

PS - Engines don't "work harder going against the current."  The work that engines do is simply based on the position of the throttle.  The engine could care less about whether it's +2 or -5 knots outside the boat.  If your engine temperature was fine, what's the issue at all???? :shock:

PPS - Have you considered that you may have had a "dud" pump?  They took it back.  DEPCO's great.  Did you replace it?  Or are you still discussing this with Ken, who, I'm sure would tell you a Sherwood is a piece of crap?  Or many pieces of crap.  Any issues with your HX?  How old is your exhaust riser?  How old are your rw hoses and exhaust hose?  I'd look elsewhere.
 



Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Ron Hill on October 12, 2015, 02:59:21 PM
Guys : No comment -- as I said it all before!!! 

Ask Westerbeke
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Mick Laver on October 12, 2015, 03:55:50 PM
Thanks all:

Ron - I'm not exactly sure what I'm asking them! I suspect they'll say "We specify the Sherwood G908 for the Universal M35B. That's what you should use. Ugh. If you have a contact I'd be happy to follow up.

Stu - Yes I understand about the engine not caring about the current. I should have said current and the swell. We were headed into a 1-3 chop (if memory serves). Your question "if the engine's not overheating what's the problem?" is exactly what I'm asking. I get constant steam out the exhaust but I'm able to use a far superior raw water pump. The hoses aren't hot, the engine's at 160 degrees. What's the drawback other than it doesn't *seem* right?

As far as the O being a dud, Ken did supply me with a new one to test after I had sent the one I took to Ensenada back to DEPCO. I had the same issue with the new one.

FWIW the surface water has been freakishly hot in southern CA. The problem may go away when its back to its normal 55-65 degrees. That said, I'd be curious if M35B owners in FL (or anywhere else "warm" for that matter) have seen this issue with the Oberdorfer.

Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Ron Hill on October 12, 2015, 04:56:50 PM
Mick : I'm not getting after you at all.

I've had personal experience with both the O and the S raw water pumps.
 
As ALL know, I've written articles about both pumps and am the only person that has told others how to rebuild each of these pumps. 
Most others criticize with only knowing what some others have written and expound on that written word - rather than on their own personal experience.

Westerbeke will tell you that the Sherwood pumps more water (as you and I know). There are other advantages to the Oberdoffer, but pumping water seems to me to be the primary purpose of the pump that the engine manufacturer selected for their engine to keep it running cool.

Enough said!! 
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Stu Jackson on October 12, 2015, 06:55:44 PM
Quote from: Ron Hill on October 12, 2015, 04:56:50 PM
1.    and am the only person that has told others how to rebuild each of these pumps. 
Most others criticize with only knowing what some others have written and expound on that written word - rather than on their own personal experience.

2.  Westerbeke will tell you that the Sherwood pumps more water (as you and I know).

3.  There are other advantages to the Oberdorfer, but pumping water seems to me to be the primary purpose of the pump that the engine manufacturer selected for their engine to keep it running cool.


Ron,

C'mon already.

1.  Thanks to your guidance, many of us have rebuilt our pumps.  I meticulously credited your groundbreaking articles on pump rebuilds, but also provided a detailed photo essay on how to do it, right here on the forum, and linked the the "101 Topics."  We know: if it needed to be done on a Catalina 34, Ron Hill wrote it up.

2.  We know that, too.

3.  The same engine manufacturer chose to put Oberdorfers on most of the same engines, too, except perhaps the M35.  But a significant number of skippers have swapped out the crappy Sherwood TO new Oberdorfers and have been quite satisfied.

I have not yet questioned Mick's issue of "steam", so, Mick:  What were the atmospheric conditions at the time?  You said the water was unusually warm, and asked a great question about skippers in normally warmer waters.  Could it have been mist instead of "steam?"  Have you considered getting in touch with the skipper who wrote the wiki article?
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Ron Hill on October 13, 2015, 09:35:21 AM
Mick : I see that others have taken offence with our correspondence!!

BTW, the M25 and M25XP engines were built by Universal Oshkosh (with Oberdoffer, Johnson & Sherwood pumps).  Then Westerbeke bought Universal from Oshkosh (early 1990s) and produced the M25XPB and M35 series engines - all with Sherwood pumps.

If you want some expert advice talk to Joe Joyce, Westerbeke Service Manager @ (508)832-7677 x234.
"When you talk to the manufacturer, you are talking to the horses mouth. When you get info from the internet/blog you don't know which end of the horse is talking!"  A Ronism

"Let your personal experience be your guide".  A thought
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Craig Illman on October 13, 2015, 10:11:04 AM
A different tack..... Does anyone know what raw water pumps Beta uses on their marinized versions of Kubota blocks? Maybe there's a third alternative?
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: KWKloeber on October 13, 2015, 11:01:16 AM
Quote from: Ron Hill on October 13, 2015, 09:35:21 AM

If you want some expert advice talk to Joe Joyce, Westerbeke Service Manager @ (508)832-7677 x234.
"When you talk to the manufacturer, you are talking to the horses mouth. When you get info from the internet/blog you don't know which end of the horse is talking!"  A Ronism


Settle down boys!  This technical discussion has taken the political tact of Sw vs Ob personal preferences and has taken on some misinformation.

With all due respect to the vast knowledge about C34s, some FACTS about the question on using an Ob pump vs a Sw pump:

Westerbeke will tell you NOTHING except "use the Sherwood 908" because:

   Wb will never recommend anything EXCEPT OEM parts.
   Besides, asking that of Wb is like asking your Ford dealer, if they recommend a Chevy.  C'mon, really?
   Wb dealers are LEGALLY PROHIBITED from offering ANYTHING but Wb OEM parts for Wb engines -- they will lose their dealer or distributor status if they do.  If you think otherwise, I can privately email the dealer/distributor agreement.
   Wb legally has EXCLUSIVE rights to the Sw G-908 pump, it is an exclusive Wb dealer/distributor part, and is price controlled.  Sw can't even sell it direct at the Wb list price!  That's how/why Ob can stick it to (up) owners with the outlandish price it is charging for its ("new') M-908 pump which is simply the M-16 pump (casting machined round instead of drilling it for M-16 style base.)
   Wb forced Sw to stop production of and selling the former G-903? pump that was on M25s et al, because of the infringement on Wb's rights.
   The B series engine land does not FIT the (former) Ob pump bases (M-16, etc. -- so there's no argument that Wb would have used an Ob if it worked correctly.)


Another post coming re the actual technical issue of temp and steam.


Cheers,
Ken
the pump guy
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Stu Jackson on October 13, 2015, 11:41:48 AM
Quote from: KWKloeber on October 13, 2015, 11:01:16 AM


1.   The B series engine land does not FIT the (former) Ob pump bases (M-16, etc. -- so there's no argument that Wb would have used an Ob if it worked correctly.)


2.  Another post coming re the actual technical issue of temp and steam.



1.  Ken, FYI the C310 skippers have M25XPB engines, and have just written up their swaps to O pumps from the Sw's.  It's over on co.com. 

http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/universal-m-25xpb-sherwood-raw-water-pump-questions.139566/ (http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/universal-m-25xpb-sherwood-raw-water-pump-questions.139566/)

2. Looking forward to that!  :D

For those of you new to us here, the O swap out is in the tech wiki, here:

http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Replacing_a_Sherwood_Water_Pump_with_an_Oberdorfer (http://www.c34.org/wiki/index.php?title=Replacing_a_Sherwood_Water_Pump_with_an_Oberdorfer)
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Stu Jackson on October 13, 2015, 11:56:02 AM
In the link in Item 1 in my last post is a reply from a friend of mine in Florida, which might help to answer Mick's original question about steam.  "Captain Ron" is a fine old curmudgeon, like me  :clap,
and here's his reply.  Please note that this may be somewhat similar to the age-old issue with our M25 engines that came with the 2 inch HXs.  I upgraded our HX to the 3 inch HX that comes standard on the M25XP.  Captin Ron has a C30.

   

    Guy,

    I've read alot here about flow rate questions/advice between the Ober & Sherwood pumps.

    I don't recall what the Sherwood flow rate was on my 3M20A, but the Ober was rated @ 9.3 gph.

    Water in Florida in summer can get into the 90 degree range, so engine cooling is very important here.

    I had some high temp. readings with my out of the box engine when I first got it.

    I remember re-checking everything over & over to no avail, and finally really started to look at the heat exchanger.

    What I found, was that the heat exchanger was underated for the engine. I believe the orig. was a 2 pass type. I contacted Sendure Inc. who makes these. I downloaded their generic shop drawing and revised the in/out connections to agree with my hose & needed zinc connections.

    I had them make me a 4 pass HE with a 3 1/2" dia. outer shell. After installing it, my water temp. never goes higher than the OEM specs. It sticks @ 165 degrees no matter what time of year I'm runnung in.

    Some thoughts that if you're concerned with flow rates, or maybe running alittle hot, check to see what the OEM supplied.

    CR
     

Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: KWKloeber on October 13, 2015, 12:45:18 PM
Quote from: Stu Jackson on October 13, 2015, 11:41:48 AM

1.  Ken, FYI the C310 skippers have M25XPB engines, and have just written up their swaps to O pumps from the Sw's.  It's over on co.com. 

http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/universal-m-25xpb-sherwood-raw-water-pump-questions.139566/ (http://forums.sailboatowners.com/index.php?threads/universal-m-25xpb-sherwood-raw-water-pump-questions.139566/)

2. Looking forward to that!  :D

Stu,

There's several write ups and pics online about the M-16 pump refit for the xpb.  But no concise instruction nor any template (that I found) to do it.    I had even contacted the ones who did the switch to see if they had kept a record of the dimensions/shape (they hadn't.)

There's ABSOLUTELY no problem using the M-908 (or remanufactured M-16) on the M25xpb... it's just seems to be the 35B with higher HP and heat generated -- I have heard of only one issue (Mick's).  And I can't yet say 100% that it's due to the larger engine (though it appears that way.)   And there appears to be no issue with the engine, manifold, injection elbow, or hose temps -- just the :steam: out the thru hull.  I hesitate getting deep into the technical discussion on that just now - because there's a lot of :unpublished: info on the tests and results that I want to go over.
  Suffice it to say right now, that Mick went WELL above and beyond was would be expected in cooperating on this, and devising reasonable tests of the Sw vs Ob -- In both the flow tests and the in-operation cooling tests, and is keeping an open mind.  Sincere kudos and a big thank you shout out to Mick.  I sense some engineering is in the genes.

As you may recall a while back I had started a beta test and remanufactured two versions of the M-16 pump to fit the M25xpb -- a round 'Sw clip-on base," and a machined "bolt-on base."  I posted the pics previously.  The beta pumps fit perfectly on the xpb, and one beta is currently still on a C30 and cooling like a champ ( my bolt-on version, which is superior to using the stupid Sw clips.)  The cost would have been about 40 bucks on top of the M-16 pump, and I would post the procedure and a PDF template -- if owners wanted to save the $40 and do it themselves.  Hopefully they would buy one pre-made, but if not, having the template at least they would get it correct "the first try."

Unfortunately, I showed Depco the pics (should I have called it the K-908??) and 6 months later Ob was selling their own version (round base only.)  Coincidence?  Ob was going to "get back to me" with a cost to purchase raw Ob M-16 castings (so that I could do the bolt-on base version,) but Ob won't even acknowledge the request anymore.  No wonder -- since OB can now charge $400 (M-908) for a $280 (M-16) pump.

Another issue I have with the applications for both the Sw and Ob pumps (on all the M engines) are the hose barb elbows.  They are brass -- a no-no for salt water and they are too short to double clamp.  There are no bronze hose elbows or straight fittings that are appropriate - I have a box of about $150 of hose barbs I have bought and evaluated -- they are crap and I won't sell any of them.  I have supplied some pumps with glass-reinforced hose barbs (somewhat similar to Marelon glass reinforced) but the problem is that 1/2 npt x 5/8" barb are unavailable.  Well, my supplier will make them for me -- the 1st one is $10k, the second copy one is free.  I have done some with 1/2 npt x 3/4 hose barbs and 3/4" inlet hose.

There's some bad info and a lot of "incomplete info" out there re the switchover.  To make my point the SBO skipper went to undue PITA trouble and heartache with those elbows and the Rube Goldberg he ended up with -- the OEM B series elbows can be reused with no issue (besides them being brass) -- a simple mod with a file or dremel -- but he didn't have that info at hand (apparently) so went through unnecessary work and time.

Yah still have that fuse in place?  :wait

Cheers,
Ken
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: chrisyse on October 14, 2015, 06:32:06 AM
Where can I find discussion of How to determine cause of steam in the exhaust"?  I recently observed steaming from my 1989 25XP 2 weeks ago after reaching 160F. During initial pressure test of the engine water, it took 3 minutes for P to drop from 14psi to 9psi on a radiator tester attached to water access inlet on the exh manifold. I was unable to detect water coming from any cylinder with glow plugs removed. No overheating, engine temp stays at 160F, though steam is visible above 2200 rpm after engine reaches 160F.  I plan to repeat pressure test with engine cold, and if pressure still drops and no water observed in GP holes while spinning engine, I'll isolate HX and exh manifold and pressurized them. Calder's book suggested 2 causes, head gasket leak or unburned fuel. steam looks like water vapor. This discussion sound like 3rd possibility is low flow at mixing elbow which might be determined by measuring temp of the elbow. Am I on the right track? 
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Mick Laver on October 14, 2015, 11:25:13 AM
I may be missing something, but why are you pressure testing the fresh water side when steam is coming out the exhaust (the raw water side)? Are you losing fresh water?

If it truly is steam, my bet would be insufficient raw water being injected into the exhaust riser ... my problem. Likely causes is a clogged HX or occluded raw water hoses. In particular you might want to check the hose coming off the HX that heads to the riser via the anti-siphon loop. I've attached a pic of what mine looked like prior to my swapping out ALL the hoses. Yuck!
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: mark_53 on October 14, 2015, 11:41:02 AM
I had steam coming out of the exhaust recently. The cause was insufficient raw water being pumped into the aqua lift muffler due to 1) clogged raw water screen 2) blocked raw water thru hull, and 3) raw water impellor was not spinning because the brass insert in the impellor was spinning freely.  The first two items probably lead to the impellor problem.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: KWKloeber on October 14, 2015, 12:04:04 PM
Quote from: chrisyse on October 14, 2015, 06:32:06 AM
Where can I find discussion of How to determine cause of steam in the exhaust"?  I recently observed steaming from my 1989 25XP 2 weeks ago after reaching 160F. During initial pressure test of the engine water, it took 3 minutes for P to drop from 14psi to 9psi on a radiator tester attached to water access inlet on the exh manifold. I was unable to detect water coming from any cylinder with glow plugs removed. No overheating, engine temp stays at 160F, though steam is visible above 2200 rpm after engine reaches 160F.  I plan to repeat pressure test with engine cold, and if pressure still drops and no water observed in GP holes while spinning engine, I'll isolate HX and exh manifold and pressurized them. Calder's book suggested 2 causes, head gasket leak or unburned fuel. steam looks like water vapor. This discussion sound like 3rd possibility is low flow at mixing elbow which might be determined by measuring temp of the elbow. Am I on the right track?


Coolant can also get pushed into the exhaust gas via the exhaust flange -- sometimes coolant circulating through the exhaust manifold will leak past the flange gasket into the exhaust riser and out the muffler, etc.  You might be able to smell coolant (sweet odor) in the exhaust.

A leak in the Hx can also pass water, and it will typically be from the engine coolant (12-15 psi) to the sea water side (low psi) so you will see a gradual loss of coolant in the exhaust manifold until she overheats.  Is she overheating or losing coolant over time? 

With the loss of pressure with the test, I'd suspect a leaky (1) Hx or (2) flange gasket or (3) head gasket.  How old is the Hx?  Salt or Fresh water?  Isolate the HX and pressure test it first.  If it's OEM, after 26 yrs it may be a leaker.  Occam's Razor says "start with the Hx first."

Ken

Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Ron Hill on October 14, 2015, 03:12:56 PM
Mick : You hit "the nail on the head" about exhaust gas temperature!!  Look at #3 below

From "Compton's Trouble Shooting Marine Diesels"   
First make sure it is steam and not smoke.  Steam (water vapor) will rise and clear quickly.  Smoke tends to stay closer to the water and take longer to be diluted by air. 
Causes : 1. Water vapor from condensing exhaust gases is normal in colder climates.
             2.  Insufficient raw water flow
             3.  Excessive exhaust gas temperatures (not sufficient raw water mixing to cool exhaust gases)

Ken : I believe that most all corporations do as Westerbeke does.  Don't think you'll get any "cut-rate" parts for a Yanmar from DEPCO.

A few thoughts

       
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: KWKloeber on October 14, 2015, 04:03:03 PM
Quote from: Ron Hill on October 14, 2015, 03:12:56 PM

Ken : I believe that most all corporations do as Westerbeke does.  Don't think you'll get any "cut-rate" parts for a Yanmar from DEPCO.

A few thoughts


Ron,

yes and no.  I just bought a $90 Yanmar pump kit for a customer for $28.   If you go OEM Yanmar, you pay thru the nose, if you go original pump manufacturer (in this case Johnson) you get it reasonably.  In other cases the you can't get the part from the original mfgr. or can't find out who it is.  I don't think Yanmar has a pump it owns rights to and forced Johnson to stop selling -- maybe -- dunno.   :donno:  Certainly Universal didn't have that arrangement with Oberdorfer.  :appl

My understand (no personal history on this) is that Beta MArine is pretty much open source on their engines --  Beta actually tells owners what Kubota block it is, so that they can get Kubota parts.   :appl  Would Westerbeke do that?   :roll:

Anyway, my point (not well articulated) was "don't waste time asking the question -- we already know what the answer will be" -- EVEN if there is an alternative available, a dealer won't tell you.


Cheers,
kk
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: KWKloeber on October 14, 2015, 09:59:26 PM
Quote from: KWKloeber on October 14, 2015, 04:03:03 PM
Quote from: Ron Hill on October 14, 2015, 03:12:56 PM

Ken : I believe that most all corporations do as Westerbeke does.  Don't think you'll get any "cut-rate" parts for a Yanmar from DEPCO.

A few thoughts


Ron,

yes and no. 
Cheers,
kk

Ron, case in point in email below....

Ken,

FWIW- when I ordered a new fuel pump last year, *** of *** Diesel (my Beta dealer) sent me a Kubota unit. When I googled the Kubota part I found that Joes price was close to what Kubota's was- unlike other marine engine outfits that mark up the parts considerably.

Best,
C****


Not the 600% Westerbeke markup to buy a Kubota part and spray paint it Ice Blue.

Ken
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: chrisyse on October 15, 2015, 08:14:26 AM
Mick, You are correct. I traced my problem to a raw water inlet clogged by sea growth.  This was the first occurance since the boat was purchased 3 seasons ago.

On the outside of the hull, there's a screen type strainer on my seacock opening. It is difficult to clean with the boat out of the water, let alone in water. My plan is to change to a strainer with a hinged cover. 

The boat has a marelon seacock and thru hull fitting, which I'm guessing have a 3/4" inside dia.   We moor in Blackrock Harbor Bridgeport, Ct. which is a high growth area.

Thanks for your comments, Any further suggestions appreciated.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Stu Jackson on October 15, 2015, 12:15:49 PM
Quote from: chrisyse on October 15, 2015, 08:14:26 AM
On the outside of the hull, there's a screen type strainer on my seacock opening. It is difficult to clean with the boat out of the water, let alone in water. My plan is to change to a strainer with a hinged cover. 

Any further suggestions appreciated.

Why External Strainers are a Bad Idea 101 (Maine Sail)  http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=124964 (http://forums.catalina.sailboatowners.com/showthread.php?t=124964)
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: John Langford on October 16, 2015, 11:23:51 AM
I made the switch from the Sherwood to Oberdorfer M16 (base appropriately altered) four years ago and notice no difference in performance or running temperature. Because of the cooler temperature in the Pacific Northwest I get a little steam coming out of the exhaust regardless of which pump is installed. The steam is more prevalent in the colder weather. I would not go back to the Sherwood pump for all the reasons stated and I would reinforce the point that altering the base on the M16 pump to fit on the M35BC engine is an easy job.

A final note: I did have to redo the seals on the Oberdorfer pump after three years of use. That surprised me but the repair kit from Depco was only $50 or so.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: KWKloeber on October 16, 2015, 11:31:26 AM
Quote from: John Langford on October 16, 2015, 11:23:51 AM
A final note: I did have to redo the seals on the Oberdorfer pump after three years of use.

How many hours?

kk
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: John Langford on October 16, 2015, 11:47:14 AM
I put about 100 hours on the motor per year. So, let's call it 300 hours.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Mick Laver on October 17, 2015, 09:04:40 AM
John
Great news about your success with the Oberdorfer. I had been hoping to hear from someone who had done the conversion with a M35BC. It's also heartening to hear the modification isn't so bad. I'll have to admit the description of attacking the Ob's base with a Sawzall was a little off-puttiing. A Dremel tool yes, but a Sawzall ...? I use mine for demolishing things.

Your situation is a little different than mine with the cold water/air and all. I suspect you also got steam (or at least visible condensation) with the Sherwood, yes?
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Ron Hill on October 17, 2015, 11:35:15 AM
Mick : I see that John's boat is one hull# before yours.  Can't ask for a better comparison!! 
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: chrisyse on November 28, 2015, 09:11:12 AM
My problem turned out to be a clogged raw water inlet. Thanks to this discussion. I suspected steam in the exhaust may mean a leaky head gasket. I'm was very happy that wasn't the problem. Now I am looking to improve the inlet fitting by making it easier to clean while in the water. So we are looking for a hinged screen. Any suggestions.

Chris
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: mark_53 on November 29, 2015, 10:05:33 AM
If the raw water inlet is clogged, there is not an issue of unclogging while in the water. I now carry a 2' length of 14 gauge romex wire to push through the through hull after removing the strainer. Works well.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Stu Jackson on November 29, 2015, 11:07:43 AM
Quote from: mark_53 on November 29, 2015, 10:05:33 AM
If the raw water inlet is clogged, there is not an issue of unclogging while in the water. I now carry a 2' length of 14 gauge romex wire to push through the through hull after removing the strainer. Works well.

My technique is to remove the raw water hose from the pump from the strainer and use the dinghy foot pump to back blow.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: KWKloeber on September 02, 2016, 10:01:00 AM
Quote from: Rortega46 on September 02, 2016, 07:42:38 AM
Ken:   

The oberdorfer water pump is working great. It's about time to change the impeller and the new pump should make replacement easier.   

FYI, upon trying to remove the alt belt to remove the old pump, I found the bolts on the alt and alt bracket seized.  After much consultation and effort, the alternated bracket broke off the block.  So changing the water pump lead to also replacing the alt and alt bracket.  Murphy's law!


Randy,

I asked about the 908 pump because Mick Laver (this thread) had issues with "exhaust steam" when he switched from the Sherwood G-908 to the Ob M-908.  I figured in LA (lower alabama?) you would have issues in the Gulf if anyone would, but appear not to.  Mick went back to his Sherwood (I personally think the issue is much ado about very little, and the Ob being a superior pump overall is enough reason to stay with it -- but HBHC of course.)  Chime in if you have noticed any steam in the exhaust?

Get a new impeller for your go-to PRIMARY spare, and save the old impeller for your go-to emergency SECONDARY spare!

-Ken
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Rortega46 on September 04, 2016, 08:09:58 AM
Ken:

I changed my SW to an OB last September, and have now enjoyed the C34 two summers having put about 300 hours on the M35B.  I am not not highly technical but will gladly share my experience. 

With the SW pump, motored 400 miles and 10-12 hour days from Houston to New Orleans in water temp of ~ 60. Noticable steam in the exhaust at 2,100 rpm.  Two summer trips to the gulf coast (7-10 hours /day) in water temp of ~85 with steam in the exhaust as well. 

With the OB pump, had two summer trips to the gulf coast with no noticeable difference in exhaust compared to the SW. 

I have not measured the exhaust water temp with either pump installed.  Bottom line ......steam in the exhaust appears to be the norm and with no overheating from OB diminished water flow, I plan to keep the OB.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Rortega46 on January 07, 2019, 10:12:54 AM
 I am looking back at this old post and wondering if I am being naive.  Should I plan on doing some routine /preventative maintenance to either the exhaust riser, anti-siphon valve, aqualift muffler, or exhaust hose?
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Stu Jackson on January 07, 2019, 10:33:45 AM
Quote from: Rortega46 on January 07, 2019, 10:12:54 AM
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Should I plan on doing some routine /preventative maintenance to either the exhaust riser, anti-siphon valve, aqualift muffler, or exhaust hose?

Ray, not naive at all.

The exhaust riser is rarely an issue because the water injection through the nipple is straightforward so rarely gets "clogged" or blocked.  What does happen is a failure at the weld, which you can visually inspect regularly.

Anti-siphon valve can be removed and cleaned and the rubber duck bill replaced if you suspect any failure.

Muffler usually fails at the ports, unless you use hump hose.  Otherwise no moving parts.

Exhaust hose usually has a shelf life.  If it leaks (air, soot) replace it.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Ron Hill on January 07, 2019, 02:19:25 PM
Ray : Stu is correct that the most common exhaust failure (cracking and subsequent leaking) is that of the welded nipple in the exhaust riser.
 
I wrote a Mainsheet tech note article that pointed out that Catalina used a stuff wire reinforced hose between the anti syphon valve and that nipple in the MK I M25/XP & M35 exhaust configuration.  I believe that all engine vibrations were transmitted to the attached riser and then to that nipple - caused causing stress on that nipple weld and cracking. 
As there is no requirement (acute bend and exhaust water) to use a wire reinforced hose in that connection, I recommended using a softer nylon reinforced hose!!  This will help prevent premature cracking of that weld!!

Not too sure about the M35BC exhaust configuration?

A few thoughts

Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Rortega46 on January 07, 2019, 02:47:26 PM
Stu & Ron, thanks for the informative and specific reply. Up to now I have been somewhat naive ignoring the exhaust system thinking I'd fix it when it broke.  Better to know what to look out for and keep an eye on things, especially since I am planing to venture further from my home port than in the past.

I'll add the the following to my to do list for this winter and in the future.....
1. Remove, clean and inspect anti-siphon valve
2. Inspect welds on exhaust riser
3. Inspect muffler
4. Inspect exhaust hose
5. Inspect anti-siphon valve rubber duck bil
6. Replace or repair anything suspect from above inspections.  When replacing exhaust hose use nylon (not wire) reinforced hose.

Thanks again!
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Stu Jackson on January 07, 2019, 03:49:35 PM
Quote from: Rortega46 on January 07, 2019, 02:47:26 PM

6. Replace or repair anything suspect from above inspections.  When replacing exhaust hose use nylon (not wire) reinforced hose.

You're welcome, Ray.  Slight edit here:  You NEED EXHAUST hose for that exhaust, specifically made called "exhaust hose."  It IS wire reinforced.  From the muffler to the transom.

You need silicone reinforced hose from the exhaust riser metal tube to the muffler inlet.  This short piece is what we call HUMP HOSE.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Dale Stone on January 10, 2019, 12:51:27 PM
All,
I love this org. It is very informative and sometimes amusing. I too have noticed some steam coming from my exhaust. Doesn't take much running to see it and because I can't see the actual exhaust output (I hate that about the C34II), I see a layer of steam on the water and hope there is water coming out. But as stated, the temperature is around 160F (I think) and never changes. I am new to this boat, 2001 C34II, and was going to dig into it next spring. I did change the impeller before launch, which was a PITA.

Mick,
The picture of the hose from heat ex-changer to riser was scary. I will definitely check mine. Do you think that was the reason for the steam?

Thanks

Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Ron Hill on January 10, 2019, 02:57:36 PM
Dale : Where you are located, the outside temp and humidity are possibly such - that steam will form.

Otherwise it is not normal to have steam in the summer.  However, spring, fall and winter you'll probably see steam!!

A thought
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Dale Stone on January 11, 2019, 09:33:00 AM
Hi Ron,
I'm in New England, Salem, Mass. Interesting thought, the ocean water here ranges from 60F to 70F during the sailing season.
I have to think about how that would work. I can imagine the 160F moist exhaust just over the 65F water condensing and creating a fog layer. Very clever!

Thanks
Dale
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Mick Laver on January 13, 2019, 06:10:15 PM
Hi Dale,
No, I don't think that occluded hose was the problem. I replaced all the hoses in the cooling system (fresh and raw) from the intake through-hull to the exhaust riser nipple and that was a "yikes why didn't I do this sooner?" moment. The steam issue began later when I swapped my Sherwood G-908 for an Oberdorfer N202-908.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Mick Laver on August 31, 2020, 06:21:33 PM
Hi all. I know this is an old post, but I want to close the loop as it were. To recap, I wanted to use the far superior Oberdorfer N202-908 raw water pump in favor of the M35B's "standard" Sherwood G-908. The Oberdorfer is better made and easier to service than the Sherwood, and there have been stories of catastrophic failures of the Sherwood. Kind of a no-brainer. However, I noticed when I swapped out the Oberdorfer for the Sherwood I started to see steam in my exhaust, which I attributed to insufficient cooling of the raw water due to the Oberdorfer's lower pumping flow rate.  I knew many people had swapped out the pumps on M25s so I thought it might be an artifact of the M35.

I had replaced all the hoses, both fresh and raw, and was using a newly boiled-out and refurbished HX, so the only explanation seemed to be the raw water pump. I settled into a routine where I'd use the Oberdorfer for day-to-day getting in and out of the slip day sailing, but if we were going to "go" anywhere (>25 nm say) I'd swap in the Sherwood. Boy am I good at swapping out raw water pumps.

So end of last summer after our 250nm circle to Catalina I prepared to take the HX in for cleaning and refurb. My one was installed in May 2009 by the PO, and it would be my third refurbishment. I thought "maybe it's time" and started looking at buying a new one. The Universal replacement (part 201027) is breathtaking ... over $800. However, the internets led me to a company called Go2Marine in Seattle that sells an American-made drop-in replacement for $396. Great quality of the HX, great support from the company.

And no steam in the exhaust with the Oberdorfer. As I mentioned, I did this all end of last year, but didn't want to post anything until I'd given the new HX a workout. We just finished our 250nm trip (with water temps up to 77deg F.) with the new HX and the Oberdorfer, and no issues.

So perhaps there's a limit to how often an HX can be boiled out and still be OK. I still think an inefficient HX and an Oberdorfer is a bad combination, but the problem is with the HX more than the pump.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: KWKloeber on August 31, 2020, 07:41:00 PM
Hey Mick,

I'm glad to hear that it wasn't the Ob "pump's fault."   
We've discussed this before, but for the sake of other owners -- that mimicks what experience I've had with ALL other M25XPB and 35 and 35B owners that installed the Ob pump!!   

But I'm confused (have sold many Hxs for Universals over 20 years ) and hope you can clear up something.    Did you use the 201027 or the 201027CN?  The CN is for saltwater use; the 201027 **should be** for only freshwater use.  If Go2 sold you the non-CN it was in error.  I'd never sell or recommend a non-CN to a salt water customer.  A non-CN in saltwater is prone to premature failure.

I note on the Go2 site that the 201027 is $432.61 and the CN  version is $$504.33 -- unsure how you got such a god price! 

On the Hx itself - did it come thru "silver" painted, or gray as shown on the Go2 website (looks like a gray primer, although it could be an old photo.)

Ken



Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Mick Laver on September 01, 2020, 09:02:32 AM
Hi Ken
It's gray, and the $396 is what I paid in August 2019. I guess the price has gone up.

WRT to the copper vs. copper/nickel tubing material, neither Go2Marine nor the manufacturer (Seakamp) make a seawater/freshwater distinction. I'd like more info about your reports of failure of the copper.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: KWKloeber on September 01, 2020, 08:44:12 PM
Thanks for the info Mick

I've been going' 'round w/ Seakamp for several weeks now. 
I have 2 Hxs that are slightly corroded -- on one the paint is peeling, and I believe that corrosion has moved under the paint on the other.  It turns out that SK doesn't prep the metal at all -- the paint on one peels off if I scratch it -- i.e., the paint is not bonded to the tube underneath -- when it flakes off I can see that. 

So I'm interested why Go2's are gray -- SK admitted to me that it simply spritzes them with a "silver" rattle can.  Really?  In a marine environment?  I can't believe that someone with that history of making Hxs doesn't give a crap about the finish.  Anyway, I am still working thru this, so for now I'm simply suggesting caution t folks when it comes to Sk Hxs.

As far as CuNi, (it's on the iNet so it must be true right?), below:

https://www.go2marine.com/shop-all-categories/engine-parts/related-engine-parts/heat-exchangers  (bottom of page)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cupronickel

https://www.copper.org/applications/marine/cuni/applications/seawater_system_design/heat_exchangers_piping/condenser_heat_exch_syst.html

https://www.mrcool.us/copper

https://www.paradisepoolandspa.com/how-to-choose-the-right-heat-exchanger-material/


-ken
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: Stu Jackson on September 02, 2020, 09:33:16 AM
Quote from: KWKloeber on September 01, 2020, 08:44:12 PM
...... SK admitted to me that it simply spritzes them with a "silver" rattle can.  Really?  In a marine environment?  I can't believe that someone with that history of making Hxs doesn't give a crap about the finish.  .......

I wouldn't care if they spritzed them purple.  It's in the back of the engine.  Who cares?

HXs are "not forever" items.  If the guts work, as they should, then I'm going to ask Seakamp (your 'SK') to do my next one in zebra stripes.  :D
Title: Re: Steam in exhaust M35B
Post by: KWKloeber on September 02, 2020, 10:04:48 AM
The point is not the color Stu. If you don't care that equipment corrodes in salt air then why coat anything to protect/extend its life? Winches aren't forever itemsso why not unanodized alum, blocks aren't necessarily forever items so why stainless, seawater pumps aren't forever items so they don't need to be bronze.

SK would be far ahead if they used metal PRIMER on them than covering the un-prepped metal with a "shell" of spray paint that doesn't adhere to the metal. Ferchrissake they don't even give the case a light sanding for the paint to bite into.
I'll prefer my add-on equipment properly painted no matter it's install location. Out of sight is not out of mind (my mind maybe, if not the same for others who don't care.). In fact the more unseen the location, the more I want it properly protected.  MBMC!  Any my customers, my choice whether I sell them an inferior product.